Mobile Malware Skyrockets, Led by Android

“What happens when anyone can develop and publish an application to the Android Market? A 472% increase in Android malware samples since July 2011.” A study by The Global Threat Center over at Juniper Networks details mobile attacks that are increasing both in numbers and sophistication. This contrasts to the iPhone, more secure in part due to Apple’s proprietary hold over the platform through its review process.

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