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Vishnu Sarangapurkar

UNBELIEVABLE: Google is ending the play store security reward program | History Defined

The Google Play Logo on stage at an event in NYC.

What you need to know

  • Launched in 2017, the Google Play Security Program will no longer be functional after August 31.
  • However, researchers can still submit security reports, which will be addressed until September 30.
  • Google cites a "decrease in actionable vulnerabilities reported" as the reason for its discontinuation.
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