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Kapersky Lab Warns of SMS-Based Android Trojan

Aug 10, 2010, 12:04 PM by Eric M. Zeman

Security firm Kapersky Lab has issued a warning for users of Android handsets. Kapersky says it has discovered the first Trojan-SMS that specifically targets Android devices. The Trojan, named SMS.AndroidOS.FakePlayer.a, tricks users into downloading it by posing as a media player. After the 13Kb app is installed, it begins sending SMS messages to "premium rate numbers" unbeknownst to device owners. The result is that end users are hit with unwanted SMS-related charges on their wireless bill. Kapersky cautions that Android users pay close attention to the services that applications request to access before installation.

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njd915

Aug 10, 2010, 7:41 PM

KAPERSKY?

well just as we all know, im pretty sure that it is something that was created by you know who! is obvious for announcing it... well those are my thoughts, only obvious.. so get ready to see kapesky anti-virus on the market! SAZZZ!!!

Globhead

I can't figure out if this is sarcasm over the missing letter in Kaspersky, or if you are just paranoid.

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