Can't comment on whether it's more or less secure than iOS. What I can say is that it's openness is not only it's biggest strength, but also weakness.
Quite simply because a network operator or handset manufacturer (often both) make their own changes to what is, I imagine, a relatively secure base platform.
That requires users to trust the NetOp and manufacturer's intentions and, assuming that's all good, users must trust that the NetOp and manufacturer's code is secure.
My trust, like my respect, is earnt. It's not handed away on a silver platter.
Quite simply because a network operator or handset manufacturer (often both) make their own changes to what is, I imagine, a relatively secure base platform.
That requires users to trust the NetOp and manufacturer's intentions and, assuming that's all good, users must trust that the NetOp and manufacturer's code is secure.
My trust, like my respect, is earnt. It's not handed away on a silver platter.