The Anatomy of Android's Open Wound: How Fashionable Design Choices Enable Spyware Infections Android malware stories have become all too familiar: some newly discovered evil app, cleverly disguised as a utility or fake update, wreaks havoc on unsuspecting users.
Beneath this narrative arc lies a deeper issue with the way Android's openness is marketed and perceived by its user base.
The flexibility that makes Android attractive to users also makes it an appealing target for malicious actors.