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Google collaborates with the Cyber Security Agency of Singapore to combat financial scams by blocking sideloaded apps that steal one-time passwords through SMS and notifications. This initiative is part of Google's Play Protect program and follows the expansion of its real-time scanning feature to Thailand, Singapore, and Brazil. The company has faced scrutiny in India due to predatory loan apps and has implemented a policy to bar loan apps from accessing users' photos and contact details.
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