Before you panic: 6 things to remember about Android security
Android security sure can seem like a scary subject.
And it's no wonder: Every few weeks, we see some new hair-raising headline about how our phones are almost certain to be possessed by demons that'll steal our data, eat our ice cream, and pinch our tenders when we least expect it.
This week, it's a series of Android malware monsters known as "ViperRat" and "Desert Scorpion" that has phone-holders everywhere trembling in their bootsies. (Kudos to whoever came up with those spooky-sounding names, by the way. It's an art!) Last week, it was word that Android device-makers might be skipping security updates that had our hands a-shakin'.