According to a newly published report from security firm Kaspersky Labs, the most widely used version of the Android operating system is also the one that is the most targeted with malware, accounting for 28% of all blocked malware attempts recorded in Q3 2012. Meanwhile, Ice Cream Sandwich came in second in terms of blocked attemps, accounting for 22% of the total recorded number in the same quarter. The same report reveals that the latest version of Android is by far the safest one in the wild, though you can never have too much protection so it's still best to be mindful of the stuff that gets sent and received on your own handsets.
What Else You Need To Know
- Most of the recorded malware attacks were reportedly done through Java exploits and SMS.
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This only stands to reason; if you’re going to create malware, you’re going to make it for the OS with the most people using it.- Dave LeClair, Android Community
If you are smart about how you use your phone or tablet, you have a lot less to worry about, but bad things can happen.- Andrew Grush, Mobile Magazine
- BGR
- Android 2.3 Gingerbread targeted with malware more than any other mobile OS
- Android Community
- Gingerbread is the most targeted mobile OS for malware
- Phandroid
- Gingerbread most at-risk version of Android, Jelly Bean strives to be safest
- Phone Arena
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