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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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FTC issues rebates to victims of fake anti-virus scam

13

Dec

2011

The US Federal Trade Commission announced some good news for victims of fake anti-virus purveyor Innovative Marketing. Initial legal actions against Innovative Marketing began approximately three years ago when the FTC ordered them to halt operations related to their activity selling fake security products. The FTC reached a settlement with two of the defendants, Mark […]

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Premium Rate SMS Trojans in Google’s Android Market

12

Dec

2011

Premium rate SMS trojans were discovered in Google’s Android Market earlier today. The developer, named “Lagostrod”, offered supposed free versions of many popular applications. And while Google has shut down the official market account, sites such as AppBrain still list the downloads. Based on AppBrain’s numbers, Lagostrod’s apps were downloaded numerous times. But that isn’t […]

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