> Android on mobile shows us how spyware and viruses are a very big problem without those restrictions, compared to, say iOS
Which I took as saying Android is inherently less secure, but I agree after your clarification that isn't what you were actually saying.
That said, this doesn't show Android is more susceptible to viruses than iOS devices, and iPhones are not immune to botnets either (http://nakedsecurity.sophos.com/2010/03/09/8000-iphone-andro... - though this only affected jailbroken iPhones). Previous jailbreak exploits that worked through Safari could have been disastrous as well - it's not that iOS is more secure, but I do agree it seems to be less targeted. As the popularity of iOS seems to be on the rise I believe this will change.
How about this news from an hour ago?
http://www.informationweek.com/news/security/attacks/2400009...
Or this posted 6 hours ago?
http://www.cbronline.com/news/uk-regulator-shuts-down-androi...
This was posted yesterday.
http://www.forbes.com/sites/andygreenberg/2012/05/23/researc...
Let me know if you need more references.
Note, I didn't say Android is inherently less secure than iOS. Apps policy is the difference and the topic of discussion.
What's up with the needless FUD accusations?