Android Malware

This is another story of another malicious Android app making its way into the Googler Play store and then onto users devices:

Anatsa Android malware downloaded 150,000 times via Google Play (bleepingcomputer.com)

Something Apple users can probably look forward to when the EU forces Apple to allow side loading and other app stores to provide apps to Apple devices:

I really like the Apple App Store – Opening up the Apple Ecosystem

Apple’s report into how it stops App Store crimes

Of course Apple isn’t perfect – Apple security issue – but by currating and enforcing developers to follow the rules it does mean it is a safer place for users – including those that work for you – to access apps. How much Apple charges and then applies its Apple tax on top is another debate – I am just advising on cyber security.

Further Reading

NCSC warns of risks with App stores