Android hit by rogue app viruses

boxcorner · 03-03-2011, 12:51 PM

Android hit by rogue app viruses
BBC News : Technology - 3 March 2011

"More than 50 applications available via the official Android Marketplace have been found to contain a virus."

Virus Found In Some Android Market Apps
redOrbit - 3 March 2011

"Google has removed the apps from the Android Marketplace and suspended the three accounts being used by the developer of the programs. The latest version of the Android operating system, known as Gingerbread, is not vulnerable to the exploits DroidDream uses."

GeoffC · 03-03-2011, 12:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by boxcorner

Android hit by rogue app viruses
BBC News : Technology - 3 March 2011

"More than 50 applications available via the official Android Marketplace have been found to contain a virus."

Darn it - I was just going to post that !!! ....

boswd · 03-03-2011, 02:18 PM

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03-03-2011, 12:51 PM	#1
boxcorner »(°±°)« Posts: 826 Karma: 775629 Join Date: Oct 2010 Device: divisive reader	Android hit by rogue app viruses Android hit by rogue app viruses BBC News : Technology - 3 March 2011 "More than 50 applications available via the official Android Marketplace have been found to contain a virus." Virus Found In Some Android Market Apps redOrbit - 3 March 2011 "Google has removed the apps from the Android Marketplace and suspended the three accounts being used by the developer of the programs. The latest version of the Android operating system, known as Gingerbread, is not vulnerable to the exploits DroidDream uses." Last edited by boxcorner; 03-03-2011 at 01:20 PM.

03-03-2011, 02:18 PM	#3
boswd Banned Posts: 2,391 Karma: 1001781 Join Date: May 2010 Device: The Nook, Nook color and Droid X	LookOut Mobile is one of the best and MUST have Apps, it's Free and scans all apps for Malware etc. http://market.android.com/details?id...=search_result More detail on what's included in Lookout Mobile Security Free: SECURITY * Block malware, spyware, and phishing apps * Scan every app you download to ensure they’re safe * Schedule daily or weekly security scans * Receive automatic protection against the latest threats * Prevent viruses from being transferred from your phone to your PC FIND MY PHONE * Find your lost or stolen phone by locating it on a Google map * Activate a loud alarm to find your phone nearby, even if it is on silent * Locate your phone by remotely enabling GPS, so you can find your phone even if GPS is turned off * Log in to myLookout.com from any web browser to locate your phone BACKUP & RESTORE * Securely back up your contacts * Restore data to an existing phone * Access all your backed up data securely, online at myLookout.com * Lookout is certified by TRUSTe so you can rest assured your privacy and your data is protected ... all these features are completely FREE Recent Praise for Lookout Mobile Security: * "Must-have app!" - CNET * "5 out of 5 Stars!" - PCWorld, Top 100 Products * Named one of the top 25 Hottest Mobile Companies Last edited by boswd; 03-03-2011 at 02:23 PM.

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