The security experts at Bitdefender have been busy updating the company’s first line of defence for mobile users: Bitdefender Mobile Security and Antivirus. A recent study has shown that of over 800,000 free Android apps analysed, 35% can access a user’s location, while almost 3% can leak email addresses, 5% can locate and open photos on users’ phones and 10% can read contact lists. But once you start installing all manner of apps, games and so on, the security levels drop significantly.

Most of the time, an Android device, used for just calls or texts, is relatively secure. Gone are the days when viruses, digital theft and privacy were exclusive only to the PC these days, the mobile criminal is well and truly active. Therefore, a number this large isn’t going to be overlooked by those who relish in exploiting the security vulnerabilities that will inevitably be present, no matter how updated the system appears to be. In terms of OS coverage, Android accounts for 82.8% of the global market, which is pretty significant. Most are either smartphones or tablets, with a smaller percentage being things like Android TV devices or some other console- esque items of technology. There are now several billion active Android devices around the world. We look at some mobile protection this week

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