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I ditched Linux for Windows 11 for one week - and found 9 big problems (www.zdnet.com)
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[–] Rooster326@programming.dev 6 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago)

In theory it does all of below:

  • App Scanning: It automatically scans all apps on your device—regardless of where they were downloaded (though it focuses heavily on apps from the Google Play Store and those sideloaded).
  • Real-time Protection: It runs safety checks on apps before you download them from the Play Store.
  • Periodic Device Scan: It periodically scans your device for Potentially Harmful Applications (PHAs), which are sometimes called malware.
  • Warnings and Removal: If it finds a potentially harmful app, it will warn you, disable the app, or in some cases, remove the app automatically.