Modern mobile platforms do not need antivirus protection
Google’s Manager for programmes in the field of Open Source Chris Dibona (Chris DiBona) believes that modern mobile platforms do not need antivirus protection and their creators just played on the fears of consumers. “They all try to sell nav anti-virus software for Android, RIM and iOS. They are charlatans and impostors. If you work in a company that sells protection against viruses for Android, RIM or iOS, you should be ashamed, “said Google employee.
According to Dibony, virus threats to mobile devices still have a place to be, but they are extremely rare, so they can be called a problem.
Chris Dibon voiced their views after the company McAfee reported a 37 per cent increase in virus threats for Android in the III quarter of 2011. Previously analysts Juniper Networks also reported that over the past 4 months the number of malware for Android has increased significantly. According to experts, with the July numbers increased by 472%. Approximately 55% of them were application-”spies”, information and hidden distribution.