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Android Smartphones Prone to New Spam Virus
Network security firm Cloudmark has issued a warning to Android handset users regarding a new spam-forwarding botnet. Known as SpamSoldier, the malicious mobile application, which appears to be confined to the U.S., comes into affect should a user download counterfeit versions of Android games stored on a Hong Kong server as opposed to the central Google Play store. The copied games are accessed through a text message that promises to deliver free versions of titles such as Need for Speed: Most Wanted and Angry Birds Star Wars.
Just adds to growing problems' list of Android ...... although this one needs to bypass play store for penetration which at least gives 'sensible' users an easy route to avoid it.
Network security firm Cloudmark has issued a warning to Android handset users regarding a new spam-forwarding botnet. Known as SpamSoldier, the malicious mobile application, which appears to be confined to the U.S., comes into affect should a user download counterfeit versions of Android games stored on a Hong Kong server as opposed to the central Google Play store. The copied games are accessed through a text message that promises to deliver free versions of titles such as Need for Speed: Most Wanted and Angry Birds Star Wars.
Just adds to growing problems' list of Android ...... although this one needs to bypass play store for penetration which at least gives 'sensible' users an easy route to avoid it.
