Android is one of the most popular smartphone operating systems in the world today, but why? Is it because of the reasonable prices? Is it because of the cool features? Or?is it because of the venerability it has to malware?
That’s right: Of all the malware attacks (Malware is software intended to? damage, infiltrate, or disable computer systems without users consent.) Android devices were responsible for 79% of them. Now some of you may be asking, “Wouldn’t that deter people from getting Android? That wouldn’t deter hackers and malware creators from getting these devices. They can create all kinds of mayhem, hack into your Android system and take your passwords, account numbers and anything else to their hearts desire.
They also know more people are using Android for profits. According to one chart, 2012 was the first year more Androids were used for profit then for personal uses. Plus, our current society comes into play. A few days ago, I ordered Chinese take out. Instead of paying cash, I gave the delivery man my card, he slid it through?to his Android, and that was it. A week earlier, that’s how I paid for a meat lover’s pizza. I think the bad guys are getting wind of this.
I am by no means saying stop buying Droids! Truly not! In fact, nobody I know has yet had a problem with Android?malware. Security systems like F-Secure insist they put out plenty of warnings on malware threats. I’m willing to buy it. Are you?