Will Android be more secure than iOS?

[McLovin]

While Google's Android mobile operating system (OS) is often deemed less secure because of its open source characteristics, PayPal believes the OS will be safer than other close-source OSes in the future as security companies pay closer attention to the software.

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[moonshine]

I do think that Android is more secure than iOS since it frequently gets updated.

 

[McLovin]

I do think that Android is more secure than iOS since it frequently gets updated.

Agreed, and what I have seen of compared to a iOS it has alot more options with it too.

 

[Hungry Man]

Android is not more secure than iOS. Whereas iOS monitors its market and constantly checks/vetts applications Android does not.

It's the open nature of the software that will kill it.

 

[moonshine]

At least you can keep an Antivirus application within Android to keep you more secure.

 

[Tom172]

Even with Apples strict screening process, it still seems to be possible for something to get through.

http://www.pcpro.co.uk/news/security/371032/security-expert-sneaks-malware-past-apples-app-store