50% Android Devices Potentially infiltrated Malware and Hacker

50% Android Devices Potentially infiltrated Malware and Hacker

Less than two months ago, Duo Security never released Android app called X-Ray. This application has a function to look for flaws that could potentially give root access to your device from malicious apps users. Since it was first launched, the company has been collecting more than 20,000 Android devices worldwide. Preliminary results indicate there are more than half of Android devices around the world have weaknesses that have not been patched, so it can be used by hackers or malicious applications.

Application X-Ray only perangkan assess how weak you are, instead of scanning a malicious application such as antivirus applications. X-Ray can identify weaknesses that can still be used to take over full control of mobile phone users. These results encourage the operators and device manufacturers to close and fix security hole in Android platform. Duo Security notes that 'mobile devices are often vulnerable for months and even years. "

Android has a large market share in mobile phones, and not be a surprise if the 'attackers' are very keen to make it as a target OS applications and fields looking for weaknesses. Unfortunately, Google relies on its partners about when to give an update to Android phones and tablets.

source by The Next Web
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