Android Malware up Over 400% in the Past Year
Juniper Networks says Android malware is up over 400% in the past 18 months. They found that the Android application store was the biggest distribution point for malware on mobiles.
A single Android malware application, DroidDream, infected over 50,000 users and is still in the process of being removed. With over 100 million android devices already online nad an estimates 400,000 more added every month it is no wonder hackers and phishing scams are proliferating. This is an untapped market for would-be identity thieves.
There are several new virus protection options available in the Android marketplace including the new Webroot release and the AVG free Android protection app. The Webroot Mobile Security for Android software scans apps before they are installed and scans web links and URLs to block phishing attacks. Those are great features but what makes this a great app is the ability to remotely wipe all information from the phone if it is stolen. This means all of your personal information can be erased immediately so that thieves can't cause more damage by stealing your identity on top of your phone.
