Bogus Android anti-virus app dupes thousands, including Google itself, and makes it to #1 in the cha

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  1. Dermot7

    Dermot7 Registered Member

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    Bogus Android anti-virus app dupes thousands, including Google
     
    Dermot7, Apr 7, 2014
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    I might get laughed at, but I just don't have to put up with this stuff on my BlackBerry...
     
    ssbtech, Apr 7, 2014
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    That's funny lol!,

    one should always stick with a known legit brand AV software, of course BD for me.
     
    daman1, Apr 7, 2014
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    One would expect better from Google.They really need to tighten up the security for Google Play...it's the de-facto app store for plenty of Android users.
     
    safeguy, Apr 8, 2014
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    Google offers refunds for buyers of fake Virus Shield app
    http://www.welivesecurity.com/2014/04/23/google-offers-refunds-for-virus-shield-app/
     
    siljaline, Apr 24, 2014
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