Websites pushing malware onto Android devices

[Natey2]

"... new malware targeting Android devices that doesn’t take the usual route of embedding itself in an app."
- http://go.bloomberg.com/tech-blog/2...es-its-not-just-apps-you-need-to-worry-about/

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[Droid-Xer]

I use AndGuard Pro w/ IP Tables. It blocks all those fake/hijacked sites and whatnot. And again common sense is your best defense. If you fall for those "Your device is infected, download this to protect it!" scams then there's no defense for that.

 

[Natey2]

Right you are, sir!
We need to Lookout (no pun intended) for them phoney security updates.

" ... poses as a security update and asks the user to approve the installation."

- http://www.pcworld.com/businesscent...re_used_to_mask_online_fraud_says_expert.html

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[LoudRam]

I agree. If you download a security update from a company you don't know for an app that you don't have, well....you can't fix stupid. There's no app for that.

 

[Natey2]

I hear Android 5 (JellyBean) includes some kind of in-built malware protection.
Gee, I wonder why...

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