In a significant crackdown on digital fraud and unsafe applications, Google has taken robust actions by rejecting 200,000 app submissions and banning 333,000 developers in 2023. Additionally, the tech giant has removed 1.5 million outdated apps and prevented 2.28 million policy-violating apps from entering the Play Store. This includes blocking apps like deepfake and AI nude generators. Google's efforts also extended to limiting data access for 31 SDKs, affecting over 790,000 apps. Concurrently, there has been an increase in reports of various scams, including new ATM fraud tactics where fraudsters manipulate card readers, and phishing schemes targeting artists and users of dating apps. Authorities and experts are urging the public to remain vigilant, especially when handling financial transactions and downloading apps.