Posts Tagged ‘Security’
New infected apps in Android Market
From Lookout Mobile Security reported that they have found new applications in Android Market, which are infected with a new kind of Trojan horse named DroidDreamLite. As the author of malicious applications published online is shown Mobnet and this time, they have names that inspire more confidence to the users like Quick FallDown, Bubble Buster, Scientific Calculator and Best Compass & Leveler. Unfortunately, before being detected the applications had been downloaded approximately between 1000 and 500 times.
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Lookout has found a new Android virus
Lookout Mobile Security has detected a new Android virus (a Trojan horse to be exact) named GGTracker. It has a very clever way of spreading itself – instead of putting it on the market its creators have put it in the adds on the free applications. When you click on the add it directs you to a website that looks like Android Market and from there you can install the virus – an app called “Battery saver” (or “Sexy pics” for the wankers). GGtracker sends expensive text messages and the worst part is you may not realize until you get the bill. Lookout say if you want full protection from the virus you should buy their Anti-virus app for Android, but if you are a bit more cautious you can avoid it anyway.
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ESET Mobile Security for Android
After frequent malware programs on the Market, more and more antivirus apps appears. Recently, the company ESET (makers of NOD32) released its app for Android, the program is still an early beta version.
ESET Mobile Security for Android has the following functions:
- Proactive threat protection
- Anti-theft security system
- Security audit with built-in task manager
- Uninstall protection
- Call intercept
- SMS / MMS antispam
Currently, the program is only for devices with Android 2.1, 2.2 and 2.3. If someone wants to test the beta version, first remove your antivirus (in case you use one).
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Security problem in Flash Player for Android
Adobe reported for a problem in the security of Flash Player for Android OS. That problem could give personal information to other people which can benefit from that “hole” in the security. The company also said that the Flash Player is already in use, but they are ready to fight back with their new software update which is available in the Android Market.
How-to keep your Android phone safe
In the last time, some news run through the media about the first virus for Android. The supposed virus is hidden in an update of a multimedia program and sends SMSs to premium services, whose costs are paid by the owner of the infected phone. Even the less experienced computer user will ask himself if that is really a virus. A virus was normally considered a program which changed or interfered with your computer without your knowledge or permission. The last news about this virus did not match exactly the definition. It is more of a malware than a virus. If you got it, it was because you accepted to install it. It did not spread spontaneously through the net.
You might be a victim of these new malware program for Android. However, there are very simple tips to keep your Android smartphone safe.
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