Android malware a vulnerable threat …..
- According to recent Kaspersky Lab internal data, the Android platform has finally established itself as the most popular for malicious mobile programs.
- In October 2011 the share of particularly Android malicious apps trying to steal personal data went up to 34 per cent.
- An example of a malicious app distributed through the official store is
Trojan-Spy.AndroidOS.Antammi.b. - This program, steals almost everything:
contacts, texts, GPS coordinates and even photos along with targeting
banking services, which often send one-time passwords and confirmation codes to mobile phones. - The activity log is then sent to the criminal behind the scam via a simple e-mail message, and the data is uploaded to a server.
- Although that malicious app has already been removed from market but better you first consider the authenticity of any app before using it on your mobile.
- Be Safe and Secure.
Source : Net-Security
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