Third Party Android Apps Infecting Phones With Viruses @McAfeeConsumer

8 Jan 2013 · 1 min

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McAfee security experts warn that Android devices face thousands of viruses, largely because Android's open-source code is easy for attackers to exploit. Installing apps from outside Google Play Store is a major risk, as third-party apps often contain spyware and malicious payloads.

Security experts are warning Android phone users of malicious apps on their cell phones. Many tablets and mobile devices have been hot sellers this holiday season, but McAfee security experts say the Android is the most hacked mobile operating system, so you need to make sure your device is secure.
There are thousands and thousands of viruses targeting Androids because it's an open-source system. The bad guys have access to the original code.
They say that one problem is the access to a lot of additional applications that are not approved by the Google Play Store. These could be malicious and install spyware on your device.