While some may insist that Android smartphones do not require an anti-virus application like computers do, with smartphones becoming more popular and having the ability to do many tasks that were traditionally only able to be done on a computer such as browsing the internet, it makes sense that virus creators will target smartphones as well as PCs.
TG DailyVirus sends costly messages from Android phonesAFPSAN FRANCISCO — Mobile security firm Lookout on Tuesday warned that a booby-trapped Movie Player application is infecting Android phones in Russia with a …Malware Infection Hits Russian Andr…
New York Times (blog)Malware Infection Hits Russian Android PhonesNew York Times (blog)On Tuesday several mobile security companies were analyzing a Trojan horse that appeared on phones running Google's Android software in Russia. …First SMS-send…
CBC.caAndroid Apps Hoarding Personal DataIGNA mobile security firm has announced that millions of Android users have downloaded various wallpaper apps that secretly swipe personal data …Free Android apps scrape personal data, send it to ChinaComputer…
CBC.caGoogle Suspends Android Wallpaper AppsTom’s GuideWednesday during the Black Hat security conference held in Las Vegas, mobile security firm Lookout–which provides free anti-virus software for the Android, …Google Disables Android Apps Caught C…
New York Times (blog)Many Free iPhone and Android Apps Steal Personal InformationSoftpediaA mobile security company claims that many free iPhone and Android applications, which were downloaded by …Millions of Android users hit by malicious data theft…
New York Times (blog)Malicious Android Wallpaper App Collects Your Personal DataUberGizmo (blog)Android users who have been regularly downloading apps from the Android Market might want to take note, as mobile security firm Lookout claims that a …Mil…
Sydney Morning HeraldMalicious wallpaper app affects millions of Android handsetsElectronista (blog)A malicious Android Market app has reportedly been downloaded by millions of users, according to mobile security firm Lookout. The app, developed by Jac…
Help Net SecurityMcAfee To Buy Trust DigitalInformationWeek… manage and assist with mobile devices running a variety of operating systems, including the Apple iPhone and iPad, Google Android, Palm Web OS, …McAfee Adds Mobile Security with Trust Dig…
The New New InternetMcAfee Adds Mobile Security with Trust Digital PurchasePC WorldThe Apple iPhone, and Android smartphones such as the EVO or Incredible provide mobile computing and connectivity from the palm of your hand. …McAfee to acquire Trust …
Computerworld New ZealandMcAfee, Inc. to Acquire Trust Digital; Advances Mobile Security and ManagementMarketWatch (press release)Together, we will enable IT to say yes to the iPhone and Android." The acquisition is expected to close by June 30 of…
