Google Chrome for Android could soon get a handy tool to fight malicious apps you've sideloaded, joining the likes of Play Protect.

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Google is testing a built-in malware scanner for APK downloads within Chrome on Android, adding another layer of security beyond Play Protect. This new feature, currently in Chrome Canary, will scan APK files for malware before installation, potentially reducing reliance on Play Protect for initial checks.

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Google is currently testing a new security feature in Chrome Canary for Android that can scan APK downloads for potential malware, as reported by MSPowerUser. This comes after recent updates to the Play Store that reduced warnings for downloading APK files.

Google has updated “Enhanced Protection” in Chrome with AI technology to provide real-time protection against malicious websites, downloads, and browser extensions. After three months of testing in Chrome Canary (the nightly version of Chrome with experimental features),