Apple CEO Tim Cook’s recent comments on iOS security and Android malware have angered some people. Cook claimed that sideloading is the main spreaders of malware on Android and a major reason Apple is opposed to the practice on iOS. But the situation on both platforms is not that simple.
There’s no denying that malware is present and widespread on Android. While Google Play Protect sometimes highlights false positives, malware appears regularly in the Play Store. Earlier this year we saw a malicious barcode scanner app being removed from the platform. In the past, other popular apps have been outed as malware carriers. Even so, iOS and the Apple App Store are not free from malware either.
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Regardless of the platform you are using, finding malware on your device is bad. With that in mind, we’re excited to see how often our readers come across malware on Android.
Have you ever experienced malware on your Android phone? How did it affect you? Vote in our poll above. We’d love to hear your anecdotes too, so write these down in the comments below.