Google recapped its efforts to keep Google Maps safe in 2022, revealing the numerous fraudulent and malicious activities it stopped.
Navigation is easily one of the most common ways smartphones are used, with Google Maps being a fan favorite. In addition to providing directions to most destinations, Google Maps lets you discover and explore your neighborhood or your next travel destination. These features make Google Maps an obvious target for malicious individuals looking to scam unsuspecting users.
It’s easy to understand why Google Maps is such a target for hackers. The app supports user-generated content, like photos of places and business information. Hackers could use these avenues to upload Google Maps content that might look legitimate to most people who end up clicking on links or phone numbers.
Google also detailed advanced malicious Google Maps campaigns that machine learning intelligence helped discover:
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