Tag: malware
Apps suspended from Android Market after Plankton malicious code discovered
A security researcher has discovered a new malicious code on the Android Market that was circulating in some apps. The code is called Plankton...
Android Malware issue pops up again
Just last week Google removed around two dozen applications from the market because of more Malware and virus problems. Apparently there were leftovers from...
Popular Games on Android devices have fee deduction malware says NetQin
A security firm called NetQin has identified a new malware threat against Android users. The threat has a fee deduction app inside some games...
New Malware from the Folks That Brought You DroidDream
It's been a few months since we first reported on the outbreak of "Droid Dream," a piece of malware which was found present on...
Google Nabs more Exploits from the MarketPlace
The latest battle in the war against malicious apps is joined as Google has reported via it's mobile blog that a number of new...
Android Malware Apps get official attention …
Recently there's been some concern about malware in the Android Marketplace. Hackers have been repackaging legitimate Android applications with spyware embedded and resubmitting...
Soundminer Trojan steals data by listening
Researchers have apparently developed a new low-profile Trojan that runs on the Android OS that can steal data in a very sneaky way that...
Android exploit turns smartphone into USB security hole
A new exploit potentially turning Android phones into USB hacking tools has been revealed, which might make users more wary of plugging smartphones into...
Sophos says Android will be targeted by Facebook-based attacks
Sophos has announced that it thinks Android will be a big target this year for Facebook-based malware attacks. Sophos' senior technology consultant Graham Cluley...
Android Malware Infection has the Highest Growth, Overall Infection Lower than Other Platforms
AdaptiveMobile, a mobile security vendor, has stated that it has seen the highest number of mobile malware infections this year. In fact, the number...
Norton Security app arrives for Android
Norton has just released an security app for Android. I know what you think, what’s the point? This app is surely not needed but...
McAfee Offers Free Virus Scan
If you have a PC or work around them, you should be familiar with McAfee. They are one of the top computer security companies...