Googleplay Reports Latest F-Droid Version of Aves Libre as Potential Malware
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The latest version of Aves Libre, an open-source Android app, is flagged as potential malware by Google Play when distributed through F-Droid, sparking concerns over false positives and the impact on open-source software distribution.
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bhhaskin
2 months ago
1 replyAccording to the thread this was resolved two weeks ago. Very odd to post about this now.
e145bc455f1Author
2 months ago
Im still getting the "harmful app blocked" popup. You can test it out for yourself here https://f-droid.org/packages/deckers.thibault.aves.libre/
benatkin
2 months ago
They fully intend to put the metaphorical kibosh on F-Droid. This could start with some employee who knows that, somewhat independently doing what they think will please their employer and know will not get them into trouble, followed by feigned apathy from higher ups. Or, perhaps it's just a simple mistake. What we do know is that Google is not to be trusted.
e145bc455f1Author
2 months ago
Once the new restrictions come into affect, all it takes is a false positive from an algorithm and you would lose the right to develop applications forever.
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