Kaspersky Lab releases Security Report
VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE According to recent Kaspersky Lab internal data, the Android platform has established itself as the most popular for mobile malicious programs, overtaking other platforms as well as "generic" Java malware. In September 2011 alone, the number of newly discovered malware for Android-based devices increased by more than 30%. And in October 2011, the share of particularly Android malicious apps trying to steal personal data went up to 34%. This trend is, of course, alarming, especially if we take into account that such malicious mobile programs sometimes show up on Android Market. An example of a malicious app distributed through the official store is Trojan-Spy.Android OS.Antammi.b. This program, masquerading as a simple app for downloading ringtones, appeared on Android Market only to be removed after notification from Kaspersky Lab. The "cover" program is designed for users in Russia, who use it to send text messages to a ...