Two Samsung Apps Identified "Harmful" By Google

Google Play Protect wrongly flagged Samsung's Messages and Wallet apps for potential data spying due to a server glitch.

What Is Play Protect?

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A Glitch

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Recent Report

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Temporary Malfunction

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Problem Fixed

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If The Issue Pertains

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Make A Point

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It Is Safe

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