Devices running older versions of the Android operating system attract more attention from hackers than other devices due to their widespread distribution around the world. This was announced in an interview by Dmitry Galov, head of the Russian research center “Kaspersky Lab”. RIA News.
He noted that user statistics from 2009 to 2023 show that Android surpassed iOS in terms of popularity in 2012 and reached its maximum user base around 2018, maintaining its leadership to this day. This makes the Android operating system more attractive to attackers, as the number of potential victims is much higher.
Galov explained that there is a demand in the market for budget devices released with older versions of Android due to low hardware requirements. As a result, there are a large number of people in the world using devices with such old versions of the operating system, leaving them vulnerable due to the lack of the latest security updates.
He also stated that another reason why hackers are interested in Android devices instead of iOS is that iOS updates faster to the latest operating system versions and receives new features and security patches. The expert added that a significant number of users are still using older versions of Android, which is because Apple supports its devices longer than Android device manufacturers, which allows gadget owners to receive operating system updates for a longer period of time.
Galov also noted that developers of antivirus software for mobile operating systems are not limited to protecting only the latest versions of Android, but also ensure the security of devices running older versions.
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