Android malware has jumped up 472% since July

Release Date 17 Nov, 2011 in Apple Insider

Surge in Android gadget viruses News24 - 17 Nov, 2011 San Francisco - The arsenal of malicious code aimed at Android-powered gadgets has grown exponentially, with criminals hiding viruses in applications people download to devices, according to Juniper Networks. The computer systems specialty firm's ...
Android Malware Surges Nearly Five-Fold Since July PC Magazine - 17 Nov, 2011 Sightings of Android malware have surged 475 percent since July this year, according to Juniper Networks. October and November are shaping up to become the fastest growing months for Android malware in the three-year history of the platform ...
Android leads the way in mobile malware CNET - 17 Nov, 2011 Android tops the charts in mobile malware, largely due to the failure of Google's Android Market to properly review apps before they hit the marketplace, says a new report from Juniper ...
malicious apps CNET - 17 Nov, 2011 Android tops the charts in mobile malware, largely due to the failure of Google's Android Market to properly review apps before they hit the marketplace, says a new report from Juniper Networks. In a blog post yesterday, Juniper found that Android ...
Apple devices safer than Android: Juniper Times of India - ‎Nov 15, 2011‎ Google Inc's Android operating system for mobile devices has had an almost sixfold increase in threats such as spyware and viruses since July. NEW YORK: In the era of the personal computer, Apple Inc's machines were often less vulnerable to security ...
Android could be a malware time bomb (report) ZDNet (blog) - ‎Nov 15, 2011‎ Summary: Another report finds that Android is the most plagued mobile OS when it comes to malware. And it certainly isn't being ignored by mobile malware developers. According to a new report from the ...
Android Security Threats Surge With Infected 'Angry Birds': Tech San Francisco Chronicle - ‎Nov 15, 2011‎ Nov. 15 (Bloomberg) -- In the era of the personal computer, Apple Inc.'s machines were often less vulnerable to security threats than the alternatives. That may also be the case with the rise of smartphones. Google Inc.'s Android operating system for ...
	Free Android antivirus apps fail to cut it CNET - ‎Nov 15, 2011‎ Testing seven different free antivirus scanners for Android (PDF), AV-Test found most of them unreliable and unable to provide sufficient protection, especially in comparison to paid ...
	Android Threats Surge With Third-Party Apps Bloomberg - ‎Nov 14, 2011‎ Members of the media and attendees look over a prototype of an Android tablet computer using Medfield Intel chips during the Intel Developer Forum (IDF2011) at Moscone Center West in San Francisco. ...
Study: Some free Android anti-virus apps fail miserably msnbc.com - ‎Nov 14, 2011‎ Free anti-malware apps for Android smartphones are almost totally ineffective in detecting threats, according to German security firm AV-Test. In a study of seven free AV products for Android, AV-Test determined that most of the apps, ...
McAfee proposes five tips to avoiding bad apps ZDNet (blog) - ‎Nov 14, 2011‎ Summary: McAfee has drafted five easy steps that computer and mobile users can take to secure their own devices. When it comes to computer and mobile security, you really can't get enough advice �" so long ...
Five Tips to Avoid Malware in Mobile Apps PCWorld - ‎Nov 14, 2011‎ Smartphones and tablets are evolving from niche luxury devices to mainstream consumer gadgets. As mobile devices become a ubiquitous part of the mainstream culture, malware developers are paying attention and are anxious to ...
Freebie Android anti-malware scanners flunk tests Register - ‎Nov 14, 2011‎ Many free-of-charge antivirus products fail to protect Android smartphone against malware effectively, leaving users with a false sense of security as a result. Tests by antivirus testing lab AV-Test.org ...
Android antivirus freeware 'near to useless' ZDNet Asia - ‎Nov 14, 2011‎ Free antivirus apps on Google's Android Market not as effective as paid apps, with some failing completely at detecting popular malware, study finds. Free antivirus apps published on ...
McAfee Releases Top Five Tips to Avoid Bad Apps MarketWatch (press release) - ‎Nov 14, 2011‎ SANTA CLARA, Calif., Nov 14, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- In response to the increasing interest in mobile applications, McAfee is sharing its top five tips to avoid downloading bad apps. While reported mobile malware incidents are still relatively low in ...
Android malware becomes major source of concern Fudzilla - 17 Nov, 2011 According to a new study by Juniper, Android malware is becoming a serious concern at an alarming pace. The number of trojans, viruses and other pests has jumped 472 percent since July. Worse, the trend seems to be accelerating and most of the malware ...
	Android weakness threatens enterprise security ITP.net - 17 Nov, 2011 Google's refusal to address Android's security shortcomings is increasingly threatening enterprise IT security. (Getty Images/AFP) By Ben Furfie Published November 17, 2011 Android's future in the enterprise is looking increasingly shaky after several ...
	Android Malware Rises Dramatically Marketing Pilgrim - 17 Nov, 2011 I am an Android user but I will say one thing that I have stayed very cautious about is apps. In other words, unless the app comes from a trusted source (large company etc) I won't touch it. There is even some trepidation on those apps but at least I ...
Android malware is quickly getting out of hand PhoneDog - 17 Nov, 2011 Android Market has grown heaps since it first arrived in in October of 2008. In just three short years �" seriously, it still feels like I bought my first Android phone just last week �" Google's Android Market has hit the 250000 application milestone. ...
Android malware has jumped up 472% since July Apple Insider - 17 Nov, 2011 The open nature of the Android Market has led to a 472 percent increase in malware threats to the platform over the past four months alone, a new mobile security report claims. Juniper Global Threat Center published a report earlier this ...
Researchers Report Surge in Android Malware eSecurity Planet - 17 Nov, 2011 According to a new report from Juniper Networks, the amount of Android malware continues to soar. "In a blog post yesterday, Juniper found that Android malware has soared 472 percent since this past July," writes CNET News' Lance Whitney. ...
Android Malware Increases Nearly Fivefold Gizmodo Australia - 17 Nov, 2011 Uh oh. In some ways this was inevitable; as Android's taken up market share, it's also got the attention of malware writers. Quite a lot of attention, as it turns out. What happens when anyone can develop and publish an application to the Android ...
[ALERT] Android Malware Skyrockets 472% In Last 120 Days Oxford Zeiss - 17 Nov, 2011 While the Android Market is generally considered "less safe" than the Apple App Store for the less tech savvy use, according to a report from Juniper Global Threat Center, the problem is growing rapidly. The report suggests that Android malware has ...
Security Threats, Malware Still Bugging Android? International Business Times AU - 17 Nov, 2011 Android users beware: there has been a rise in malware in Android apps that could infect your smartphone or tablet. A recent report from the Juniper Networks Global Threat Center, Google's Android ...
Android Gift Cards: The Best Holiday Gift of 2011 Phandroid.com - 17 Nov, 2011 The holiday season is nearly upon us and pretty soon gift seekers will be rampaging around retailers looking for the perfect gift. The best gift you could give an Android lover, or anyone with an Android ...
Android Malware Infestation a Fast Growing Problem, Report Says Hot Hardware - 17 Nov, 2011 The bigger your market share, the more your platform will be targeted by malware writers, and that could spell trouble for Android. According to data from research firm Gartner, Android in the third quarter of 2011 landed on three times as many ...
	Android Market Malware Increases Mobiledia - 17 Nov, 2011 Malware attacks in Google's Android market increased steadily since July, leaving users skeptical about whether the company's open platform is more of a benefit or a concern. Juniper Networks reported the ...
	Android Malware Jumps up 472% in the Last 4 Months The Next Web - 17 Nov, 2011 The occurrences of malware on the Android Market made a leap upwards of 472% in the last several months, according to a report from Juniper Global Threat Center, as noted by Jim Dalrymple of The Loop. The report found that October and November are ...
Android sees a 472% increase in malware since July The Loop - 17 Nov, 2011 According to a new study from the Juniper Global Threat Center, malware on Android rose an incredible 472% since July 2011. That's only a few months. “These days, it seems all you need is a developer account, that is relatively easy to anonymize, ...
Android Antivirus Software Is Junk Infoboom - 17 Nov, 2011 The free Android antivirus software on the app market is not worth the time it takes to download. With the mobile operating system being at the greatest risk of malware, many users download the free protection software in order to protect their mobile ...