The threat situation has continued to be high in the past year, with over 3 million new Android malware samples discovered. 744,065 of these were discovered in the fourth quarter of 2017. This means that G DATA analysts are counting an average of 8,225 new malware samples for the Android operating system every day. Despite a slight drop in the total annual increase compared to the previous year, (3,246,284), there is no relief in sight. With the latest Android version, Google is trying to make updates available to all users faster that used to be the case so far. Current cases such as the “Meltdown” and “Spectre” attacks have shown the rethink to be justified. What is behind Project Treble?
G DATA analysts are counting over 3 million new Android malware samples in 2017. 744,065 of these were discovered in the fourth quarter.
2017: 700,000 malicious apps on Google Play
In the past year alone,
Google and AV providers discovered over 700,000 apps that violate the guidelines of the Play store. This constitutes an increase of 70 percent compared to 2016. Among the malicious apps were copycats - apps with unacceptable content and malware which pose as legitimate apps.
The statistic shows that malware apps can creep into the store despite Google’s numerous security features. Users should therefore make sure they install a
security app on their device. This can detect applications with malicious functions in good time. The security app should include a virus scanner that checks the Android device and all apps for Trojans, viruses and other malware.
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