1.18 Ensure 'Scan device for security threats' is set to 'Enabled'

Information

Scan device for security threats.
The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled.

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:

Tap Settings Gear Icon.
Tap Google.
Scroll to the Services section.
Tap Security.
Scroll to the Security Status section.
Tap Google Play Protect.
Tap Settings Gear icon.
Toggle Scan device for security threats setting to ON position.

Impact:

None

Default Value:

By default, Scan device for security threats setting is disabled.

See Also

https://workbench.cisecurity.org/files/2466