Security software developers identified some gaps of Mobile Security on both Android and Apple. These gaps or loopholes include the use of Android's Java application and Apple's risky sense of protection. Security software developers claim that there is no certainty that mobile security can provide a hundred percent protection from viruses. An investigation arose due to the attack of Stagefright bug and other virus recently.
Jason Van Zanten, information security lead at JAMF Software, said in E Security Planet that Apple's security offers mobile device management through Apple Push Notification service (APNs), configuration profiles by device settings, distribution of app, and isolated commands. However, if a breach in Apple occurred in any given circumstances, this may put its customers at risk to virus attack.
More so, the chief technology officer for Arxan Technologies, Sam Rehman, said in the related report that there is no certainty that Apple's security can give 100% protection against viruses even though the application is well controlled and managed by the company.
Aside from Apple's mobile security, Android security was also discussed in the report of E Security Planet. McLennan uttered that Android users have more freedom in terms of controlling and managing their devices against bugs or viruses.
McLennan was able to identify that Android Security use Java software. He said, "Java is completely useless for code that needs security, as it takes mere minutes to influence or subvert this code." It means that virus can easily attack Android devices since Java is not a better software or application to handle sensitive code like the Mobile Security.
As such, a software-based, Host Card Emulation (HCE) made a solution to increase the protection of Mobile Pay subscribers on both Apple and Android devices. The solution is specifically to secure sensitive bank information through Mobile Pay app.
On the other hand, a study was conducted to Apple devices with its security and the result was unfortunate. There were 60% of Apple devices that lack software for strong passwords and there were only 17% of users who have employer-supplied password manager.
Thus, the gaps on Mobile Security of both smartphone companies imply that a better technology has to develop in order to enhance the protection of its customers.
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