Android ecosystem was badly protected from malware
Makradar Technologies / / December 19, 2019
It seems that those who had previously criticized Apple policy of strict control over the creation and distribution applications via the iTunes App Store, take it back when they learn how to shop for apps running OS Android. MacRumors writesThat in the Android Market to create applications, there is no algorithm for monitoring and verification. That is, any developer can upload to any site as a program, and Google does not bear any responsibility.
However, such a policy is fraught with not the best consequences. It turns out that all of the 48,000 applications for Android and 20% have unlimited access to confidential data on mobile devices, in which they are installed. according to report SMobile Systems, dealing with security issues in the field of mobile technology, 5 percent of programs for Androyd can call to any number without user intervention. Two percent could theoretically send SMS messages to premium numbers called. This in turn may lead to an increase in bills for mobile services (important clarification - the user has to download a malicious application from the Android Market and give access to personal data. Since not all carefully read the dialog boxes, someone probably agree to it).
Already, according to CNET, The Android Market has spyware. And although most of the application is not malware is still a problem with viruses is becoming increasingly threatening.
It is interesting that Google does not consider this a problem, and do not keep strict control over the applications that significantly affects their quality.
The proof that this shortcoming can not be ignored is the recent example Google employees use the function "Kill Switch" for the remote uninstallation of two potentially hazardous applications. (Recall that the function of "Kill Switch", or "tripping", is also in the App Store, though Apple never had to use it.)
Applications same question, actually turned out to be phony (concepts) and were added to the program store for Android researcher-programmer. The purpose of the experiment was to try to prove how disguised as a supplement devoted to the popular film "Twilight", the program is able not only to attract people's attention, but to get users to download it for free check.
Trusting lucky users: they do not hurt and did not "catch" no virus - but only thanks to the fact that applications have been created for the purpose of research. The developer was trying to demonstrate that from the mobile Android devices so it's easy to create a real botnet. And, the next time an attractive but unknown application can be really malware.
Criticizes the Android Market and Jon Johansen. Jon - legendary hacker. When he was 15, he cracked the protection of a DVD-ROM drive. Hollywood studios have tried to sue him, but they did not succeed, because the court found out that Johansen cracked the protection of purchased discs. Jon is also plagued Internet giants - Google, Microsoft, Apple (it automatically removes the DRM-protected music purchased from), etc. Now Jon Johansen pays attention the fact that Google does not remove the program from the store apps that violate copyrights, use someone else's trademarks (eg, iTunes Connect has nothing to do with Apple), and often introduce people misleading.
It is obvious that to Apple Google company in terms of vigilance and to protect users from hackers attacks continue to grow and grow. One can only hope that the case will be described by Google team, a good lesson.