Date:18/11/11
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 Global Threat Center found "staggering growth" in mobile "malware" targeting the Google Inc.
Android platform, according to findings available online Wednesday. Juniper researchers reported seeing a 472% surge in the number of new viruses crafted to attack Android devices since July.
Slightly more than half of the malicious applications uncovered were "spyware" designed to steal messages, location, identity or other personal information from devices, according to California-based Juniper.
Most of the remaining viruses were designed to bilk money from smartphone users by sending text messages to premium rate numbers without device owners knowing.
Android devices are prime targets because the online marketplace for third-party applications such as games does nothing to check software for hidden threats, according to Juniper.
Android devices see staggering surge in viruses - Juniper Networks
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 Global Threat Center found "staggering growth" in mobile "malware" targeting the Google Inc.
Android platform, according to findings available online Wednesday. Juniper researchers reported seeing a 472% surge in the number of new viruses crafted to attack Android devices since July.
Slightly more than half of the malicious applications uncovered were "spyware" designed to steal messages, location, identity or other personal information from devices, according to California-based Juniper.
Most of the remaining viruses were designed to bilk money from smartphone users by sending text messages to premium rate numbers without device owners knowing.
Android devices are prime targets because the online marketplace for third-party applications such as games does nothing to check software for hidden threats, according to Juniper.
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