Experts: Nearly one billion Android phones vulnerable … – Media2.pl

Google decided that the WebView component – used in web browsers and various applications – in the updated version will be available for Android version 4.4 and 5.0 Lollipop KitKat. Older versions will not be updated.

From a security standpoint, this information is of great concern. Today we know that on Android there are gaps that are most likely due to the lack of support in the future will not be secured, so users using older versions of Android are putting themselves at risk of losing data, passwords, and as a result, those who use the banking electronic mobile device with Android, even to lose money – says the news agency Newseria Business Michal Ivan, CEO of F-Secure Poland

According to the expert estimates, the threatened attack Google’s decision may be even more than half of all the devices available on the market. This may affect up to 1 billion users worldwide. Android smartphones so much older version is still in use.

In this situation, the owners threatened phones should ensure the safety of your data. The best way that you can carry out relatively quickly, it is an upgrade to a newer version, the one that is no longer supported.

Unfortunately, we know that not all devices, especially those older and weaker support newer versions and will work with them properly – notes Michael Ivan

Since not all mobile and tablet users with older versions of Android will be able to secure their devices, you need to at least be aware of the danger. Specialists such a situation to which Google has committed, they call paradise for thieves. Not to encourage even more criminals activities, you need to limit your confidence and give up certain activities.

We should avoid visiting sites, sites on the internet that do not enjoy the best reputation. We should use the application, even for web browsing, applications that are known and possibly the safest – to advise the Managing Director of F-Secure Poland

First of all, it must be remembered that the Android smartphone in the older version of today resembles a leaky wallet. In no circumstances should you so use it to carry the money.

We have to think about it whenever we make any transactions. If you have doubts about the safety of the equipment, we should use another – says Michal Ivan