The feature is supposed to help prevent malicious apps from gaining access to your phone’s storage, camera, and photos.

While most of the best Android phones come with Google Play Protect ... Norton 360 for Mobile and Trend Micro Mobile Security. All offer malware scanning, although with varying degrees of speed ...

Google announces that it is updating Play Protect with ability to automatically revoke app permissions for harmful apps ...

Even though Apple gets more credit for its built-in features that protect its users from data breaches and hackers, Android ...

Keep your phone and apps updated ... Install strong antivirus software on your Android. These tools can scan apps for malware, detect suspicious activity and block harmful downloads.

For example, Samsung appears to be hosting a selection of apps on the Galaxy Store which could end up infecting your phone with malware. You might even have them on your Android right now.