We all know that Android is today's favorite mobile platform for malware. However, over half of Android smartphone and tablet have never installed any security software.
Kaspersky Lab and B2B International have published the results of a survey on Android security. The data shows that only 40% of smartphone owners and 42% of tablet owners have any security software installed.
The rest say they rely on the limited security capabilities of their operating system, and their instincts.
The number of Android malware samples detected in the first half of 2013 was 47,000. If we compare this number with the total samples detected in 2012 (35,000), it is clear that online threats are on the rise.
The Android is very popular with cybercriminals not only because of its popularity, but also because of its functionality. The malware they develop can be used to send text messages to numbers that charge the owner and can generally turn the smartphone into a spying device that crooks can use to steal sensitive information.
Experts advise all Android owners to install security software on their devices. And to be honest, the above advice from Kaspersky without its own ulterior motives…
