Android’s open-source nature allows customization but also enables bad actors. Rooting or sideloading apps, while user-empowering, opens doors to malware.

Privacy advocates often highlight how Android’s flexibility makes it a target for exploits, with examples like the 2023 Anatsa banking trojan affecting thousands of devices.

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Open source software doesn't enable bad actors. You're embarrassing yourself