bug reportSecurity & Compliance · Data PrivacysituationalMobileUX

Google Account Login Triggers Unauthorized App Downloads on Android

A user attempting to log into a Google work account on Android found it automatically downloaded duplicate apps and updated others without consent. The user interprets this as a potential security violation and plans to switch platforms.

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