Google’s open source Android platform has been a popular entry into the smartphone market. And, as shown on a recent NetworkWorld slideshow, manufacturers–from Archos to Compaq–are quickly developing a range of Android-based network devices, including tablet computers, netbooks and portable media players.
But with an already established list of security breaches and weaknesses,
-“Security Flaws in Google Android”
-“Security…practically nonexistent with Google”
-“Android Security Vulnerability Discovered”
-Android 2.0.1 Security Flaw Allows Screen Lock Bypass
concerns remain about the rapid spread of a device platform that still functions without a developed, comprehensive security architecture.
Tags: android, security, smartphone
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