Google’s Android mobile platform is the target of a new variant of a widely used malware capable of stealing personal information. The latest Zeus malware masquerades as a premium security app to lure people into downloading the Trojan, Kaspersky Lab reported Monday. The fake security app, called the Android Security…
Facebook hoax disguised as plea for beaten boy
A new Facebook hoax is making the rounds, urging users to sharing and re-posting a message about a 14-year-old boy supposedly beaten up by his stepfather. Computer security firm Sophos said some 200,000 Facebook members have been fooled by the scam, which claims Facebook will donate 45 cents to the…
Android Gingerbread malware disguised as ‘photo’ app
A new malware affecting the latest version of Google Inc.’s Android operating system, Gingerbread, is now out in the wild and masquerading as an app featuring the “Beauty of the Day” photos. Computer security firm Sophos said Gingermaster, which threatens to root the Android device, is available from a Chinese…
New Android malware disguised as racing game
Racing game addicts, beware. This racing game for devices running Google’s Android system may be racing to send home the data on your phone to its controller. Computer security firm Trend Micro said the Trojanized Android app, “GoldDream,” is disguised as a racing game called “Fast Racing.” “For a game,…