Security issues regarding Android open platform were collected as newly discovered vulnerabilities in HTC devices combine the rising tide of viruses and malware android phone.
The latest versions of the HTC Sense interface for applications in 4G Evo, Evo 3D Thunderbolt and access to personal information. After Artem Russakovskii Android police, the data can be text messages, local phone numbers, user ID, and more, which is a serious invasion of privacy.
Could have access to these data have a serious impact on consumption, such as mobile banking and mobile payment on smartphones, with potential consequences that go with mysterious charges that appear on cell phone bills for identity theft. When these cases more often, to reduce the appearance of consumers Android.
Android smartphones currently dominate with 39 percent of the market, but its main competitors, the combination of Apple and RIM BlackBerry devices IOS are not far behind. The iPhone is only 50 percent of revenue for mobile applications. In a competitive market, can lead to increasing concerns about the safety of the Android for consumers switching to secure platforms such as Apple.
However, some users prefer the open platform such as Apple, however safe, but limited, Ios. Android Marketplace, while turns out to be less secure, offers mobile users a wider choice in their customizable.
In response to alleged security concerns, HTC, said yesterday that she recognized the investigation into the allegations, but the shortcomings of the operating system or solutions offered.
HTC themes are the latest in a steady increase in malware problems Android last year, with users now have two times more common malware, as is only a few months ago.
Virus GGTracker as Android, the client signed ignorant, is to achieve higher levels of text is very expensive, and Zeus, the Trojan, which is caught in the online banking show some of the risks associated with consumption increasing application download Android on their phones.
For its part, Google has more than 50 suspicious applications from Android Market to calm this past spring in an attempt to consumers. Early intervention may have been popular, but consumers who want to protect their mobile phones, are forced to rely on security applications such as McAfee and Lookout out.
It remains to see if the mounting security concerns, the result will impact Android smartphone market. With competitors in the chase, Google may have against hackers and malicious software to take or face the consequences.