android ouch!

[incisor]

Android malware outsmarts bank security, steals accounts - Security - Technology - News - CRN Australia (http://www.crn.com.au/News/272478,android-malware-outsmarts-bank-security-steals-accounts.aspx)

[haydent]

bound to happen as these devices got smarter and more capable. for anyone who doesnt know android, is just a mobile optimised version of linux.

[OffTrack]

Android is now the most targeted platform for malware....

McAfee: Android malware problem getting worse, now most targeted platform - SlashGear (http://www.slashgear.com/mcafee-android-malware-problem-getting-worse-now-most-targeted-platform-24174009/)

It's not a problem inherent in smart devices, just with stupid companies. Google made a risk an inherent part of Android when it chose to allow an open marketplace for apps.

Android's risky business - Security - CRNTech - Features - CRN Australia (http://www.crn.com.au/Feature/261009,androids-risky-business.aspx)

[Blknight.aus]

It's not a problem inherent in smart devices, just with stupid companies. Google made a risk an inherent part of Android when it chose to allow an open marketplace for apps.


yeah but its your choice to allow open market apps or just trusted ones.

[OffTrack]

Lookout reported that the Trojan known as DroidDream used two exploits called “exploid” and “rageagainstthecage” to infect Android-based devices.

Lookout said it found that hackers had used exploid to deploy itself looking like a legitimate “calling plan management” app and began hitting the market via what it said were Chinese app markets.

Eventually, Lookout said, a version of that app turned up in the official (and more mainstream) Android Market. A further review found this app turned out to be, essentially, a dud because it didn’t have the code to fully exploit a device.

But just the fact an app like this made it into the Android Market was frightening enough, Lookout said, because that indicates it could happen again. And with real, device-smashing code.


What fun. So in addition to deciding what apps you want to purchase you also have to wonder which ones could be potentially are carrying a payload. In other words Google have decided to place responsibility for risk assessment and management in the hands of Android users, and by definition risk is a part of the Android "experience".

[incisor]

whats this anti android week?

Android bug lets attackers install malware without warning ? The Register (http://www.theregister.co.uk/2011/09/20/google_android_vulnerability_patching/)

Stallman: Android evil, Apple and Microsoft worse ? The Register (http://www.theregister.co.uk/2011/09/20/stallman_on_android/)

least he thinks they are all evil, love a well balanced view :D

and here is a rehash on Lion OSX

Apple makes a hash of password security (again) ? The Register (http://www.theregister.co.uk/2011/09/19/apple_password_security_exposed/)

[woody]

Interesting couple of articles about the sources of these stories/ rumours.

The Android malware monster is coming! RUN!! - Computerworld Blogs (http://blogs.computerworld.com/18746/android_malware)

Android Malware: Why You Shouldn't Be Scared | PCWorld (http://www.pcworld.com/article/221664/android_malware_why_you_shouldnt_be_scared.html)

as cynical as always I tend to agree:angel:

[incisor]

was fine till google let one thru their authorised door.

hopefully they learnt their lesson.

[incisor]

Fixing Android mobes costs telcos millions ? The Register (http://www.theregister.co.uk/2011/11/03/android_costs_operators_millions/)

[incisor]

Android Market free-for-all blamed for malware avalanche ? The Register (http://www.theregister.co.uk/2011/11/18/android_malware_surge/)



Android ticks all of these boxes, just as Windows did before it. Unless the lessons of the past are learned, and learned quickly, we risk repeating the same pox-plagued history of Windows desktops on smartphones.

[incisor]

Beware the software security scare silly season ? The Register (http://www.theregister.co.uk/2011/11/25/beware_of_vendors_bearing_warning/)

[incisor]

Security Researchers Find Privacy Leaks In Fundamental Pre-Installed Android Apps | Gizmodo Australia (http://www.gizmodo.com.au/2011/12/security-researchers-find-privacy-leaks-in-fundamental-pre-installed-android-apps/)

[Pedro_The_Swift]

Beware the software security scare silly season ? The Register (http://www.theregister.co.uk/2011/11/25/beware_of_vendors_bearing_warning/)

well written,, I got several giggles out of it,,

and several frowns.

[incisor]

Malicious apps infiltrate Google's Android Market ? The Register (http://www.theregister.co.uk/2011/12/12/android_market_malware/)