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Google faces lawsuit over $5 million cryptocurrency stolen from Play Store app

A Florida woman, Maria Vaca, is suing Google in California state court, alleging that a cryptocurrency wallet app she downloaded on the Google Play Store was malicious, causing it to lose $5 million in cryptocurrency. Vaca claims that the app, Yobit Pro, took advantage of Google's marketing to promote the Play Store as a secure platform, leading to her losses. The lawsuit raises questions about whether Google knew about the scam app and how long it had been on the platform. Vaca's lawsuit includes allegations of negligence, contractual prohibitions, and violations of California's False Advertising and Consumer Protection Act. The case highlights a broader trend of cybercriminals using cryptocurrencies to defraud individuals, underscoring the need for stricter regulation and oversight in the cryptocurrency industry.