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Microsoft OneDrive: Is this a genuine source?

Amazon is a trusted source for apps. You aren't any more likely to download a malicious app here than on the Play Store. Clicking the company name links to other Microsoft apps. The reviews don't say anything about it being fake. So, it looks legitimate. The OneDrive app is also available on AppBrain.
 
Italo said:
Amazon is a trusted source for apps. You aren't any more likely to download a malicious app here than on the Play Store. Clicking the company name links to other Microsoft apps. The reviews don't say anything about it being fake. So, it looks legitimate. The OneDrive app is also available on AppBrain.
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I thought Amazon was a safe site until I saw this: Amazon.com: FoxFire - FireFox Client: Appstore for Android

I nearly downloaded it when I was new to the Amazon Android app store.

How can I know that an app is genuine so that I don't need to keep asking on here?
 
NewbAndroidUser said:
I thought Amazon was a safe site until I saw this: Amazon.com: FoxFire - FireFox Client: Appstore for Android

I nearly downloaded it when I was new to the Amazon Android app store.

How can I know that an app is genuine so that I don't need to keep asking on here?
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You'll get copycats. There's another named "Internet browser" that has the Chrome icon and they want money for it! The one I mention is NOT from Google.

Like anything, you need to practice safe usage habits, install only applications from trusted developers. In the case you point out, that app is not from the developer of Firefox (Mozilla) but from another. You're right in questioning the source/app, but these companies prey on people who are not as diligent as you and don't know what exactly they're looking for (I can't tell you how many times people call Firefox "Foxfire").
 
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