Android Security Gets Better with Lollipop


Android has been around for years, and it has seen its share of malware, even in Google’s official Play store. Although third-party security vendors had to jump in and come up with a line of defense against ill-intended apps, Google had the inspiration to introduce the Bouncer app-vetting system that kicked malicious apps out of its marketplace.
Increasing demand for new security features encouraged Google to slowly add mechanisms designed to protect against both malicious apps and cybercriminals trying to exploit system vulnerabilities.
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