Information
Scan device for security threats.
Rationale:
Scan device for security threats setting lets Google regularly check your device and
prevent or warn about potential harm. This should be always enabled.
NOTE: Nessus has not performed this check. Please review the benchmark to ensure target compliance.
Solution
Follow the below steps to enable Scan device for security threats:
1. Tap Settings Gear Icon.
2. Tap Google.
3. Scroll to the Services section.
4. Tap Security.
5. Scroll to the Security Status section.
6. Tap Google Play Protect.
7. Toggle Scan device for security threats setting to On position.
Impact:
None
Default Value:
By default, Scan device for security threats setting is disabled.