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A bit old but, https://www.pandasecurity.com/en/mediacenter/android-more-infected-than-ios/ https://www.pandasecurity.com/en/mediacenter/android-more-in... One
by Aloisius 2y ago
A bit old but, https://www.pandasecurity.com/en/mediacenter/android-more-infected-than-ios/ https://www.pandasecurity.com/en/mediacenter/android-more-in...
One might argue that Android is targeted more than iPhone because of its larger userbase which certainly may contribute to it, but then MacOS which has a fraction of the userbase is more targeted than iOS - that makes the case that sideloading or lax app store reviews really are at least partly to blame.
Given much of the malware seems to be apps that trick users into granting permissions by masquerading as a legitimate app or pirated software, it's not really too hard to believe that Apple's app store with their draconian review process and no sideloading might be a more difficult target.
- beeboobaa3 2y agoObviously a strict walled garden keeps out bad actors. The question is: Is it worth it? I say no. People deserve to be trusted with the responsibility of making a choice. We are allowing everyone to buy power tools that can cause severe injuries when mishandled. No one blinks an eye. Just like we allow that to happen, we should allow people to use their devices in the way that they desire. If this means some malware can exist then I consider this to be acceptable. In the meantime system security can always be improved still.
- Aloisius 2y agoYes, freedom to do what you want with your device is a great ideal. Yet I still don't want to have to fix my mom's phone because its loaded with malware or worse, malware draining her bank account.