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How to: Scan Your Device for Malware or Potential Threats [Beginners’ Guide]

Kellen January 16, 2013 17

Depending on who you talk to, Android as an operating system may or may not have an issue with malware, spyware and viruses. We typically operate under the idea that it in no way has a problem, but that there are plenty of security companies out there willing...

Mysterious App Called “Souper Android Development” Invades DROID 3 Phones, Google Remotely Removes It?

Kellen March 28, 2012 38

A number of our readers with DROID 3 phones (and one Incredible owner) along with various forums, are reporting that a mysterious app showed up as installed on their phones within the last day or two. At one point the app carried a person's name, like "...

Over 40 Android Anti-Virus Apps Tested, Only 7 Have Malware Detection Rate of Over 90%

Tim March 7, 2012 80

As Android is growing across the globe and reports of malware scares reportedly rise, mobile security companies are making sure that consumers are aware and that they would like them to be concerned. To make the situation seem worse, the number of Android apps...

Google Introduces “Bouncer” Security Service for Android: Shows Massive Drop in Malicious Downloads, Calls Out Anti-Malware Companies

Kellen February 2, 2012 31

Moments ago, Google unveiled a security service that has been working behind the scenes on Android for a few months now, codenamed Bouncer. The service allows the Android Market to scan apps that have been uploaded, analyze them for trojans or other malware,...

Can’t Live Without a Visual Representation of Android Malware Across the Globe? Lookout has an App for That

Kellen January 24, 2012 20

If stressing over malware on Android is something that you enjoy on a daily basis, the crew responsible for Lookout Security has a new release that will satisfy your needs. Their newest app titled Mobile Threat Tracker takes the last few day's security...

New Android Trojan Can Record Calls, We Remind You Again to Avoid Shady 3rd Party Markets

Kellen August 2, 2011 36

CA Technologies discovered a new type of Android Trojan that drops a "config" file onto your device after being installed that can record phone conversations. "ZOMG! The world is coming to an end!" Yeah, that was extreme sarcasm. You see, with no major...

New Type Of Android Trojan Charges For Premium SMS Services

Tim June 21, 2011 31

GG Tracker is a new Trojan which has recently been discovered by the lovely people over at Lookout. If users are infected by the Trojan, they are directed to an imitation of the Android Market on their mobile, to download a free app. Once it is downloaded it...

Lookout Identifies Another 34 DroidDream Malware Apps in the Android Market

Kellen June 1, 2011 179

Back in March, a number of potentially dangerous apps were found in the Android Market that had the ability to root your phone and proceed to steal personal information. What the developer behind them was doing, was looking for some of the more popular apps...