The number of malicious and high-risk Android apps reached 1 million with three months to spare in 2013. Where will the mobile threat landscape go from here?
Android apps need permissions in order to work. However, cybercriminals can exploit them for personal gain. Here are some of the most commonly requested permissions and how they’re abused.
Many Android users don’t really bother updating their OS. As long as they can perform basic functions like make calls, send messages, and install apps, they find no need for it. What they might not know is that those updates are critical.