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Google’s Android is the most popular mobile operating system for malware, an ecosystem “feature” criticized by many including Apple, which has took some shots at Google during its WWDC 2014 keynote for this particular problem. Even Google acknowledged that Android is more likely to be targeted by malware, but explained that’s simply because it’s the dominant mobile OS, and thus the obvious choice for malware developers. But while Google has taken many steps to prevent malware apps, a recent Play Store update has left a potential door open to app developers with malicious intentions. In early June, Google released an update to its Google Play Store, bringing a new simplified app permission system to Android apps, among other features. What Google has done