Tuesday, December 27, 2011

Android Devices are High on the Target List

For those of you who own an Android device:  you might want to take a look at these two recent news releases.  Unfortunately, Android's lack of review\approval for Android apps that are available for download plays a huge part in the potential for malicious apps making their way onto your phone or tablet.  There is still no known malware attack against stock iPhones (although jailbroken iPhones are vulnerable).

McAfee:  Nearly All New Mobile Malware in Q3 Targeted at Android  (you can read the full McAfee Threat report here)

Researcher Develops Remote Access Android Exploit

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