Criminals are getting sneakier. These days, computer viruses, Trojans, rootkits and other unfriendly software (collectively known as malware) can be foisted on our systems without our even noticing. In the early days of malware, the idea was simply to show people that their systems had been compromised; a virus was…
Sneaky App Masquerades as Netflix in Latest Android Malware Scare
A fake Netflix (Nasdaq: NFLX) app for Android that steals users’ data has popped up in the Android Market, according to Symantec (Nasdaq: SYMC). The security vendor has named it “Android.Fakeneflic.” The app consists of a splash screen followed by a log-in screen, which captures the victim’s information and posts…