Malware Woes Continued to Haunt Android in 2015

Time and time again, critics of Android have brought up the topic of malware and the magnitude of the threat it poses to Google’s mobile operating system. Despite repeated assurances that the platform is safe and claims that the malware threat is greatly exaggerated, the tech giant’s efforts to improve the general perception about Android has largely been in vain. A large part of this failure may be attributed to the yearly Android malware reports that have consistently revealed a rather grim picture. Much to the dismay of Google, 2015 didn’t turn out any different. Just take a look at the infographic below to know what exactly transpired during the year. The vulnerabilities of Android include insecure public wi-fi, low barrier for app download, Android fragmentation and security settings. The infographic recommends using strong passwords, disable wi-fi auto-connect option and update reliable security applications. Source: http://www.mobistealth.com/blog/malware-woes-continued-haunt-android-2015/