'Anti-virus' apps for infected Androids are from 'charlatans and scammers'

bigbazza · Nov 22, 2011

'Anti-virus' apps for infected Androids are from 'charlatans and scammers' says Google - and may harm your phone

By Rob Waugh Last updated at 2:07 PM on 22nd November 2011

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencet...ps-infected-Androids-charlatans-scammers.html

Malicious software attacks on Androids up 472 per cent
Hundreds of anti-virus apps on offer :cry
'Made by scammers' say Google
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Worried about viruses on your Android phone after the recent spate of attacks on the popular handsets?

It turns out the WORST thing you can do is try to protect yourself - as many of the anti-virus apps on offer are from 'charlatans and scammers', Google says.

In the past four months, malicious software attacks on Google Android phones have risen by 472 per cent.

The attacks usually take the form of 'rogue' apps which 'suck' data out of your phone - sending information such as emails to potential attackers.

Others secretly send SMS text messages to premium numbers, 'stealing' money by adding covertly to your bill.
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FYI, read the full article at the above link.

Bazza

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'Anti-virus' apps for infected Androids are from 'charlatans and scammers'

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