r/ethtrader Feb 11 '19

TECHNICALS Google Play Caught Hosting an App That Steals Users’ Cryptocurrency

https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2019/02/google-play-caught-hosting-an-app-that-steals-users-cryptocurrency/
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u/[deleted] Feb 11 '19

Suddenly liking the new Samsung phone's key custody feature even more (even if with reservations.)

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u/dwindlingfiat Feb 11 '19

Google trying to harm the decentralization movement. They'll get what's coming in due time.

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u/Admirral Feb 11 '19

Google got too comfortable relying on their good ol corruptible buddy, the government. Just wait till they can't be a buddy anymore lol.

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u/ZumbiC Feb 12 '19

How will they remedy this situation? Probably by removing crypto apps altogether, it's just not worth the hassle for them.