New Virus Found with Android

Hey Class,

Was doing some reading and came across an article which talked about the discovery of a new virus found with Androids.  The article talked a little about how malware and viruses for Android are looking more and more like those of Windows or Mac OS. 

This particular virus called Odad.a, is a new virus which creates a backdoor for attackers on Androids that are infected.  It not only has the capability to then download additional malware, but can also affect other devices connected nearby to by either Wi-Fi or Bluetooth.  The attacker can also send additional information and send SMS messages to various phone numbers to generate revenue.

With built in capabilities and hidden code, this virus is hard to detect.  Most likely it's delivered in a typical way, a 3rd party app store or website.

So, be careful what you do on your mobile, what once seemed to be secure, may not be as secure as you think.

To read the article in it's entirety.....here is the link.


http://www.informationweek.com/security/mobile/android-trojan-looks-acts-like-windows-m/240156254

Article is credited to Matthew J. Schwartz