[omeletpercy]

yet again another story has come out highlighting the use of malicious software on android...this time botnets according to the bbc.

Since getting my S2 last year i have heard a handful or reports now.

why isn't Google doing anything about security on the platform.?
is it time they made the apps side of things more closed down like apple?

[alan1302]

Originally Posted by omeletpercy

why isn't Google doing anything about security on the platform.?

Are they not doing anything?

[m4tt24]

Yep let's make android like ios that will stop everything won't it?

http://www.securelist.com/en/blog/20..._Leak_and_Spam

[cmorris]

Should I get an Internet Security suite on my Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 like Kaspersky

[laserline]

I have Comodo mobile security and it automatically scans any new downloads i do-- so my phone is safe f
its free to download just google it
Laserline

[alan1302]

Originally Posted by laserline

I have Comodo mobile security and it automatically scans any new downloads i do-- so my phone is safe f
its free to download just google it
Laserline

Don’t believe you are ‘safe’ – just better protected – a bit like a condom really…protects well from most things but don’t rely on it totally! LOL

[fletchem]

It's been debunked

[Roush]

Not debunked, no.

Google have simply suggested a different explanation. Both are possible and either could be true.

I would imagine Yahoo's investigation will reveal the source as they'll be able to analyse who owns the IP addresses the messages originated from.

[paulbrock]

I don't know why some people find it hard seeing which apps on the store are obviously reputable and which are more risky...