Bangalore: US computer security software maker McAfee said the number of malware targeted at Android devices jumped 76 per cent since last quarter, making Android the most attacked mobile operating system. “This year we have seen record breaking numbers of malware, especially on mobile devices, where the uptick is in…
Malware targeting Android devices jumped 76 pct in Q2
REUTERS – U.S. computer security software maker McAfee said the number of malware targeted at Android devices jumped 76 percent since last quarter, making Android the most attacked mobile operating system. “This year we have seen record breaking numbers of malware, especially on mobile devices, where the uptick is in…
Malware targeting Android devices jumped in Q2: McAfee (Reuters)
Reuters – U.S. computer security software maker McAfee said the number of malware targeted at Android devices jumped 76 percent since last quarter, making Android the most attacked mobile operating system. View full post on Yahoo! News: Security News View full post on National Cyber Security
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Data-stealing malware hits Android Market
More bad news for Android smartphone owners — a new variant of a scary data-harvesting Trojan has been found in Google’s official Android app market. “App Installer” is marketed as an app designed to help users manage their .APK files, but in reality it harbors a variant of DroidDreamLight, a…
Malware variant pretends to manage Android install files
A new variant of a malware targeting Google Inc.’s Android operating system is masquerading as an APK manager software. Computer security firm Trend Micro said the variant of DroidDreamLight was downloaded “50 to 100″ times before it was yanked out of the Android Market. “The malware sample we found, detected…
New Android malware targets China Mobile subscribers
A new malware for smartphones and devices running Google’s Android operating system is targeting subscribers of China Mobile by subscribing their devices to premium services. Computer security firm Trend Micro said the new malware, which it detects as ANDROIDOS_AUTOSUBSMS.A, also checks for keywords in text messages. “Detected as ANDROIDOS_AUTOSUBSMS.A, this…
Chinese website sells stolen data from Android malware
A Chinese website has been discovered selling data stolen by a new malware that is victimizing phones and devices running Google Inc.’s popular Android operating system. Computer security firm Trend Micro said the website offers mobile phone monitoring tools and services that allow customers to retrieve information. “However, such services…
Researcher keeps Android app security flaws to himself
A security researcher is standing by the claim that his company has discovered security vulnerabilities in a dozen common Android applications, despite declining to reveal which applications are affected. Riley Hassell of Privateer Labs had been due to give a presentation ‘Hacking Android for profit’ revealing the issues at last…
Symantec identifies hacktivist Android malware
Symantec has discovered a new Trojan malware app circulating for the Android OS. The app is a rogue version of a controversial app involving dog fighting, and is aimed at sending a hacktivist message. Dog Wars is a game that involves raising your dog to be the most vicious dog…