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Mar 22, 2023

Google blocks Chinese shopping app Pinduoduo over security concerns

As the US government ups cybersecurity defences against hacking and digital crimes, the Chinese budget shopping app Pinduoduo halted on Play Store for malware issues.

Google Play is not available in China, the malicious apps were found in the custom app stores of Samsung, Huawei, Oppo, and Xiaomi, according to anonymous security researchers

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