Mobile platforms are anything but safe from malware, based on the second quarter Threats Report from McAfee. Android, in particular, was found to be the most vulnerable mobile operating system on the market, as malware targeted towards Google’s OS has skyrocketed 76 percent since the previous quarter. That’s a very…
McAfee Q2 2011 Threats Report Shows Significant Growth for Malware on Mobile Platforms
<![CDATA[ ]]> McAfee today released the McAfee Threats Report: Second Quarter 2011, showing that the amount of malware targeted at Android devices jumped 76 percent since last quarter, to become the most attacked mobile operating system. 2011 has also resulted in the busiest ever first half-year in malware history, including…
Rise in Malware targeting Android devices: McAfee
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
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: CNBC Explains
It’s hard to stay out of trouble on the Internet. Even if you avoid sites with questionable content, there are plenty of pitfalls and traps that subtly install programs which then wreak havoc on your computer. It’s known as malware — a generic term for the various ways your PC…
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…