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Smartphones running older versions of Google’s Android operating system are among the most vulnerable to malware, according to a study by Waltham security company Bit9. “If I’m an attacker, I’m going to get the best bang for my buck going after Android,” said Harry Sverdlove, chief technology officer of Bit9.
That’s because Android’s market share surpassed 50 percent in the third quarter, and because it’s dependent on manufacturers — who are often focused on making new phones, rather than updating old ones — to push software updates, Sverdlove said.
“It’s not that the Android (operating system) is more vulnerable than others, because it isn’t,” he said. “The ecosystem and distribution model is far more complex.”
Bit9, which does not sell products for smartphone security, but is considering the market, released a study last week ranking the Top 12 most vulnerable smartphones — all of which run Android. Based on market share, and how long the model took to update Android, the Samsung Galaxy Mini ranked No. 1, while the HTC Desire ranked second.
HTC said in a statement it is “committed to making our phones secure. We test all our software for issues and provide software updates to fix any problems.” Google declined comment. Samsung did not respond to a request.
Google also doesn’t require approval for apps to be placed in its Android Marketplace, so malicious apps rigged to steal passwords, credit card numbers or business information could be uploaded at any time.
Bit9 listed older iPhones, which could not install software updates over the air, as an “honorary mention.”
“In Apple’s case, not only is it easier to push updates out, there’s a higher barrier to entry,” Sverdlove said. “It’s harder for bad actors to get an app in the store.”
Greg Raiz, CEO of Brookline mobile-app developer Raizlabs, said Google treats the Android Marketplace like the broader Web — you don’t need Google’s permission to create a website, so why would you need its permission for a mobile app?
“Having the floodgates of review wide open is a problem, and so is having a review process where every little change is scrutinized,” Raiz said. ”I’d love some kind of in-between, where developers can build up trust over time.”
