Massive Android malware op may have infected 5 million users

https://www.computerworld.com/s/art...y_have_infected_5_million_users?taxonomyId=17

 

Non of those 13 on my Sensation......

 

From the OP's link:

Darwinism in action.

 

Not sure that's what Darwin had in mind.

This is interesting since we haven't really seen too much Android malware in the past. Some premium-texting scams and POCs but that's about it.

 

The benefit of closed stores shows.

 

For anyone that's interested, here's some kind of collection:
https://www.microsoft.com/security/...&sortby=relevance&sortdir=desc&size=10&page=1

The most interesting being a root privilege escalation exploit, something I assume millions of people will be stranded with: https://www.microsoft.com/security/...try.aspx?Name=Exploit:AndroidOS/CVE-2011-1823

 

"Lookout Security rebuts rival's Android malware claims" : https://www.computerworld.com/s/art..._rival_s_Android_malware_claims?taxonomyId=17

 

Which to believe? Page 2 makes it sound as if they are downplaying it by suggesting "it's not malware it's spyware". How's that any better?

I don't think you could call a program that changes your browser start page without asking you non-malicious, but I guess that's just my opinion.

 

http://blog.imperva.com/2012/01/massive-virus-hits-android.html

 

What most Android users a failing to realize is Mobile Security is tantamount to the device and any other device attached to the Web.

Android Market has scores of free and paid mobile security software. • First spotted •

 

Totally agree...

 

"An Update on Android.Counterclank" : http://www.symantec.com/connect/blogs/update-androidcounterclank

 

Dubious Android apps may not be malware--just ads User beware

 

https://www.computerworld.com/s/art..._recants_Android_malware_claims?taxonomyId=17

Symantec are getting quite tedious, with all their assertions and then backtracking lately...can't these guys get it right or else keep their "trap" shut?