Google reported a significant decrease in malicious apps removed from its Play Store in 2025, attributing this success to enhanced security measures and the integration of AI models into its app review process. The company removed 1.75 million apps before they could be published, a notable drop from previous years, and blocked over 80,000 developer accounts attempting to distribute harmful applications. These proactive measures include developer verification and over 10,000 security checks per app, with generative AI models aiding human reviewers in identifying complex malware patterns. Conversely, threats from sideloading increased, with Google Play Protect detecting over 27 million malicious apps outside the official store in 2025.