Beware the Android Gingermaster

[swftech]

Researchers from NC State University and NetQin have positively identified an Android Malware variant that successfully utilises a Gingerbread (2.3) root exploit.



As assistant professor Xuxian Jiang notes, the stealth Gingermaster - repackaged into legitimate apps - is capable of evading a number of leading mobile anti-virus platforms.

"Within the repackaged apps, it registers a receiver so it will be notified when the system finishes booting. Insider the receiver, it silently launches a service in the background," explained Jiang.



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With all the recent news of Android Malware I was surprised yesterday when I saw a post here asking if Malware protection was necessary on Android devices, and many said no? It is very important in my opinion, and this is just another reason why!

 

[illumination]

With all the recent news of Android Malware I was surprised yesterday when I saw a post here asking if Malware protection was necessary on Android devices, and many said no? It is very important in my opinion, and this is just another reason why!

Agree 100%

 

[Deleted member 178]

If you know what you do, the chances are few.

 

[illumination]

If you know what you do, the chances are few.

Why is every body's objection, to finding some decent protection?

 

[Deleted member 178]

the battery depletion may be a big concern.

 

[illumination]

the battery depletion may be a big concern.

I can understand that, but would be just as worried , if not more, that it would become infected, if not corrupted..

 

[iPanik]

Why is every body's objection, to finding some decent protection?

Battery usage,
Ram usage,
Data usage,
The bloat of many android security sollutions.
The list goes on.

 

[swftech]

As I mentioned in a thread yesterday, Lookout Mobile Security is installed on my gf's HTC Inspire and you don't even know it's running. And in the background it is not only protecting her from Malware installed through the Android market, it is backing up all her data, If her phone is lost or stolen it has a mobile locater, you can wipe it remotely etc. To me having all that for FREE is way worth it. Most newer Android phones are pretty advanced like little pc's and have plenty of power to run a Security app.

 

[Deleted member 178]

HTC is not a cheap brand

 

[McLovin]

HTC is not a cheap brand

Sure not. I like them.

 

[Deleted member 178]

me too but not in my budget right now ^^