The tech world isn’t new to the sale of pirated videos and illegal applications. Google seems to know it well and to keep it in check released its Android licensing service. However, Android apps have recently reported being hacked after the licensing server was bypassed.
The Android developers blog gave insights on the how the service is still safe. The service is known to be a significant step in terms of utmost protection. It further enables developers to deliver custom authentication checks for every available application. This service is claimed to be the first one that delivers simple and easy implementation of security modification.
Rather than saving those extra bucks for illegal applications without any guarantee, users can download the original ones by just shelling a few dollars. With this service, developers can easily safeguard their applications from getting attacked by hackers. The company says that most of the attacks are also performed because of the negligence to confusing codes. Although not many applications have been registered till now, it is claimed that the number should increase.
The blog further states that 100% protection is not possible on any service, but when this service correctly used and implemented, developers can themselves feel the difference in cost and difficulty of pirating. Besides, developers can attack back on the pirates by creating the application more difficult and expensive alongside altering the legal system simple, fast and straightforward.
The service makes Android Market a trustworthy place for developers and users to display and purchase applications. Well, we’ll have to wait and watch before we nod our heads in agreement with that part.