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Checking the Legitimacy of Android Apps

15

Dec

2011

The Android Market was once again infiltrated by malware, as a handful of premium service abusers (which we detect as ANDROIDOS_RUFRAUD.A) posed as legitimate apps were uploaded to the site. A few users were able to install the malicious apps before Google took them down- a fast reaction due to the quick responses from vigilant […]

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SMS Fraud Is Not Unique to Android

15

Dec

2011

Google is yanking a number of apps from the Android Market after discovering that they are fraudulent. Although such apps are more likely to be found with Android than on rival platforms, the concept of fraud is an equal opportunity threat that extends far beyond Android mobile devices. First, a little background on the action […]

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Android malware in the open marketplace

13

Dec

2011

Just couple weeks ago, Chris DiBona, Open Source Programs Manager for Google, claimed that no real malware exists and that “Virus companies are playing on your fears to try to sell you BS protection software for Android, RIM, and, iOS”. Well, let’s see about that.Just few hours ago, another group of malicious applications were removed […]

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