A safe phone is more than just a screen-locked phone. Many hacker exploits rely on vulnerabilities in mobile operating systems – doubly so on Android platforms, which are subject to the largest number of smartphone hacks of any smartphone platform. Android smartphone security relies on constant updates to keep ahead of the hackers, but many people turn automatic updates off.
Furthermore, in a bid to keep buyers purchasing new phones, many manufacturers deliberately cut support for the latest operating systems from their older models.
If you want to stay on top of things, make sure to actively keep track of OS upgrades in order to avoid a variety of potential smartphone security issues that stem from outdated software on your phone.
