Android security updates validity

[SamSungtwo]

I recently posted a forum message about Samsung pay in which I received an Google  play store update for the application Samsung pay. I did not install the update because it did not state its version. When I went back to my updates it disappeared from the Google play store update. 

Without updating it disappeared. 

My question is if Google play store is not producing valid app updates how can this be corrected. I know that an app displaying an incorrect version, in my case no version  is invalid. But how is an invalid app getting past Google store and  play protect. 

[keagan]

Hi SamSungtwo,

I am not sure about it but the link below might help you.

https://support.google.com/googleplay/community

[SamSungtwo]

Unfortunately error reports to Google can be made for the O.S. it occurred. Since this problem occurred on android pie and 10 is the latest it doesn't qualify.

However there is malware that effects all prior android 10 O.S. called stand hog which is capable of viewing through camera turning mic etc..

[keagan]

Hi SamSungtwo, Thanks for sharing the information. At Samsung, we take security and privacy issues very seriously and we are doing our best to respond as quickly as possible.

Securing your device and maintaining the trust you place in us is our top priority.