Google has used a “kill switch” to clean up phones hit by rogue applications.
Almost 60 malware-infected programmes were found on the Market on 1 March and estimates suggest they may have been downloaded by 200,000 users.
The malicious apps hid data-stealing code inside games, utilities and other programs.
The “kill switch” allows Google to remotely uninstall software from handsets running its operating system.
58 malicious applications were removed from the Market by Google soon after it was alerted to their presence.
It suspended the accounts of the developers who apparently uploaded the apps, and also contacted the police.
You can click the following article for more info.
Google removes rogue Android apps
Google Acknowledges, Handles Malware Issue
Almost 60 malware-infected programmes were found on the Market on 1 March and estimates suggest they may have been downloaded by 200,000 users.
The malicious apps hid data-stealing code inside games, utilities and other programs.
The “kill switch” allows Google to remotely uninstall software from handsets running its operating system.
58 malicious applications were removed from the Market by Google soon after it was alerted to their presence.
It suspended the accounts of the developers who apparently uploaded the apps, and also contacted the police.
You can click the following article for more info.
Google removes rogue Android apps
Google Acknowledges, Handles Malware Issue