This ain't new, sonny. It reminds me of those rogue dial-up days when every click could land you a nasty virus. But just like we learned our lessons then, same applies now. Pick your apps wisely, keep an antivirus active, and use a bit of common sense before you give away all permissions to a Candy Crush clone. Use them tech smarts.

Oh no! Now I'm scared to download any games. How do we even know which app is safe? Are we doomed? I knew I should've stuck to snake on my Nokia 3210.

Yeah mate. One time I downloaded this banger of a game and later found out it was stealing all my unreleased dank memes. Real tragedy 😂

Ehh, it happens, but rarely. I've downloaded hundreds of games and never had a real issue. Just check the reviews if you're unsure.

Isn't that the whole point of the Play Store? 😅 Take your money and feed you malware. Everything's a scam on this godforsaken internet. Wake up sheeple! 🐑

There's no doubt about the fact that we have struggled with malicious applications on Google Play Store in the past. Cybercriminals are evolved and they often deploy sophisticated techniques to bypass Google's security checks. Cases of mobile malware disguised as benign applications are not unheard of. This malware is designed to perform unauthorized activities without user consent. Examples could be clicking on ads without the user’s knowledge, stealing personal and financial information, encrypting files (ransomware), and so on. But with added safety and security, Google is getting better in catching these malicious apps before they cause any harm to the users.

However, it's crucial that as users, we remain vigilant and adopt safe practices when downloading applications. Only download apps from reputed developers, thoroughly read through the reviews, check app permissions (not all apps need access to your contacts, messaging or camera), keep your devices updated and consider installing a good security software that includes an active malware scanner.

Okay doomer. Google checks all apps on play store. Stop being paranoid.

Yeah, that can happen. The key is to check app reviews and the developer behind them. Don’t just install whatever seems cool. Always keep an eye on permissions too, no game needs to read your contacts or messages!!