How secure is Android operating system?

[billbennett]

Hey everyone,

Might be a bit paranoid here, but how secure is Android from spyware?

I've made a large money transfer for a deposit for a house over my Galaxy S9 today

Since that call I've had 3 random Number texts saying there's an issue with my HSBC account(Don't have one), a text saying I owe money to Royal Mail for a package and also one supposedly from DPD saying they've been unable to deliver a package due to owing £1.79

What's the chance there's some tracking/spying software on my phone? Unlikely?

Kind regards

Mark

 

[billbennett]

Nope not rooted. Not since Knox came along

 

[billbennett]

One thing I have done is spend a lot more than usual, and sign up for a lot more deals on house insurance, life insurance, bills etc. The pleasures of owning a house