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Google gives Android users a way to install unverified apps if they worked hard for it(including waiting 24 hours)
(android-developers.googleblog.com)
this post was submitted on 19 Mar 2026
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Who are these smooth-talking scammers that can guide a regular-ass user to jump through hoops in settings to install a malicious app?
Maybe I should ask them how they do it, because I cannot convince my family to download and use Signal. You know, the legit app from the official app store.
People who can't operate a computer will somehow become gods at following instructions if someone calls "from Microsoft"
Yes exactly this. I try and explain a computer thing to someone and get ignored. That same person talks to some sales rep in the electronics store and comes away "ohh they said I need to buy super expensive antivirus, that'll solve my issue with my screen resolution being too low". 🤦
The sales rep offered a solution to that person's problem.
You want that person to be right which they perceive as you want to dominate them.
So they try to resist you while they are highly motivated to follow the instructions of the sales person.
Interesting explanation of the psychology and I don't necessarily doubt it, But I also offered a solution. The solution I've offered fixes the problem, the salesman's solution sounds like it solves the problem but does not.
A solution without demand is worthless. At first the demand has to be created. Some people value understanding and are thankful but that's a small minority.
You mean from 'The Microsoft'