Are all apps in Microsoft App Store verified for security?

[UK Cyber Bod]

Hello,I have just been into the app store to look for apps that do broadband speed tests. I downloaded "Speed test for Windows", by LISApp Studio, straight from the MS app store.When I look to install it, I get the popup reminder saying that " the app you're trying to install isn't a Microsoft-verified app". My anti-virus (Norton) also alerted that it could not verify the app and advised me not to install it. I have read comments on this forum from MS employees, saying Microsoft verifies that apps are legal etc. Does that include verifying that they are not unsafe and checking security etc? If

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