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Technical News & Discussion => Mobile Devices News & Discussion => Topic started by: Tacitus on Dec 22, 2011, 17:47:39

Title: Android and Malware
Post by: Tacitus on Dec 22, 2011, 17:47:39
Interesting comments on the latest McAfee quarterly threats report, from which it seems that Android is pretty much the exclusive platform for mobile malware......

http://www.trefor.net/2011/12/22/mcafee-quarterly-threats-report-q3-a-worthwhile-read/ (http://www.trefor.net/2011/12/22/mcafee-quarterly-threats-report-q3-a-worthwhile-read/)

Apple's 'closed' system does appear to have some advantages.
Title: Re: Android and Malware
Post by: Rik on Dec 22, 2011, 17:55:08
Except for the wallet. E.ON were saying that their app (whatever it does) is more widely used by iPhoners than Androiders. Maybe, as with the iPod, Apple have got the market sewn up again.
Title: Re: Android and Malware
Post by: Simon on Dec 22, 2011, 17:58:27
I can't imagine what use an E.On app would be, unless it's just to put your meter readings in. 
Title: Re: Android and Malware
Post by: Rik on Dec 22, 2011, 18:04:29
Or to check your bill? I couldn't see much use for it myself, but then I wouldn't, would I? ;D