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SINGAPORE — Among the recent spate of online scams involving huge losses, many seem to stem from the installation of malware through third-party applications meant for Android mobile devices.
In a media release issued over the weekend, the police said that they have received an increasing number of reports since January this year of “malware being used to compromise Android mobile devices”.
- The police said that they have received a growing number of reports of malware being used to compromise Android mobile devices
- Cybersecurity experts said that the “openness” of Android’s design means less restrictions for users and their devices
- This could, however, expose them to more risks
- Android and Google have security measures in place but users must play their part to guard themselves as well, experts said
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SINGAPORE — Among the recent spate of online scams involving huge losses, many seem to stem from the installation of malware through third-party applications meant for Android mobile devices.
In a media release issued over the weekend, the police said that they have received an increasing number of reports since January this year of “malware being used to compromise Android mobile devices”.
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