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Own an Android phone? The FBI would like to have a word with you. :eek:

The IC3 has been made aware of various malware attacking Android operating systems for mobile devices," it begins. "Some of the latest known versions of this type of malware are Loozfon and FinFisher.
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Ya, there are lot of malware type programs in android market. Main thing to do is make sure applications doesnt require so many weird permissions.

Apk from other sources other markets might have apps that been tampered with too. Google is going to make an malware scanner for their google play market so there will be less of these however like any virus scanners, people keep creating new ones that gets undetected.
 
I thought Android was secure by design and pretty much immune to malware because Google wanted to make sure no one else could spy on their users aside from them.
 
I love the parroted line about "wide open os". Closed is better guys! It's more secure! No exploits would exist if it was closed! /barf
 
This is a good moment to put a plug in for Avast! for Android. It only comes free and it's better than paid versions. As a network administrator, I have tested several free and paid trials. I have also looked at professional comparative reports. They have the most remote control options by far (for lost phones). Mine scans all installed apps. Avast! is impressive on Android, despite the unimpressive feeling I've had toward the brand for the past ten years.
So, go get it.
 
I thought this was going to be about a rogue android that was on the rampage killing people, using it's human like appearance to hide amongst them. But it's just about phones. :(
 
Bullshit FUD article is bullshit. Their site can't even do CSS properly, so I could care less how "technical" they think they are. Also obvious troll article is obvious. The standard settings on a stock android device is as secure as can be. All apps explicitly list their permissions set and rooting does not break the security of the device, as all root undertakings include a sudo like program (equivalent to Window's users UAC). All platforms have vulnerabilities and this is just not a helpful article. Android, Windows, iOS, Linux all have known and active exploits and each take a different stance on how the user controls these. Simply locking the garden does nothing to stop these exploits.
 
SamuraiInBlack said:
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How can you not think I'm being serious? :(

DeathPrincess said:
I thought this was going to be about a rogue android that was on the rampage killing people, using it's human like appearance to hide amongst them. But it's just about phones. :(
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Wait, what? There's a psycho android around? I knew my cat was up to something when he started watching all those Star Trek Next Generation episodes and reading all those Isaac Asimov novels.
 
SkribbelKat said:
Wait, what? There's a psycho android around? I knew my cat was up to something when he started watching all those Star Trek Next Generation episodes and reading all those Isaac Asimov novels.
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There is always rogue Androids around (and gynoids, the female version!) but they (you know them) don't want there to be outrage or people finally able to fufil their wants of robot sexy time. So it is all kept quiet, you know, apart from us informed individuals. We have secret sign so we know who we are. You much punch the other person in the stomach and then shout "fuck you asshole, fuck you" then the other person must dance, before you both dance.
 
Is this article supposed to be news or an advertisement for crApple?

Android malware is very easy to avoid and you don't need a virus scanner to do it. Every app on the store lists the permissions it requests.
 
damicatz said:
Is this article supposed to be news or an advertisement for crApple?

Android malware is very easy to avoid and you don't need a virus scanner to do it. Every app on the store lists the permissions it requests.
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That's why it's such a sensationalist headline. It gets clicks and ad-revenue. Plus it gets fanboys from both sides riled up.

I saw the article and it's incredibly vague. To me it seems like this is what has to happen:

1. You open an e-mail from an unknown person.
2. You click link in e-mail from unknown person.
3. Website asks you to download apk file.
4. Because this file isn't coming from the Play Store you have to enable Unknown Sources as well.
5. You then have to say yes install the file.
6. You then have to say yes I accept the crazy ass permissions this app is asking for.

If you do all that you deserve to be infected on ANY system you use.

Let me know when it's a silent drive by installation. Then I might think about using an AV.
 
Easiest way to check if it's malware (or even if it does weird things like putting ads in the taskbar), all you need to do is check the comments. People complain over the littlest thing, anything out of place and they'll post it right under the app. No need to get technical.
 
Vermillion said:
That's why it's such a sensationalist headline. It gets clicks and ad-revenue. Plus it gets fanboys from both sides riled up.

I saw the article and it's incredibly vague. To me it seems like this is what has to happen:

1. You open an e-mail from an unknown person.
2. You click link in e-mail from unknown person.
3. Website asks you to download apk file.
4. Because this file isn't coming from the Play Store you have to enable Unknown Sources as well.
5. You then have to say yes install the file.
6. You then have to say yes I accept the crazy ass permissions this app is asking for.

If you do all that you deserve to be infected on ANY system you use.

Let me know when it's a silent drive by installation. Then I might think about using an AV.
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Well said.
 
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