Kamis, 03 Maret 2011

Reports: Google yanks infected Android apps

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March 03, 2011
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redarrow Reports: Google yanks infected Android apps
redarrow Plan B for slackers who lose their Android phones
redarrow Google buys German security firm Zynamics
redarrow Bank of America online banking down across U.S.
redarrow Beware enticing Bieber links, free offers on Facebook

Company pulls 21 mobile apps from its Android Market and people's Android devices after finding they were infected with malware called DroidDream, according to enthusiast sites.

New Lookout app is downloaded over the Web to missing phone and then sends e-mails with map showing where device is.

The German company acquired by the search giant makes reverse engineering tools used to fight malware.

Company attributes "intermittent service disruptions" to update of Web site that took place over weekend; says security not affected.
Scammers are exploiting Bieber mania to trick people into unwittingly "liking" a scam message and spreading it on Facebook.

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