Tuesday, August 9, 2011

Protection Against Android Malware


A lot of news regarding malware invading Android devices recently especially in China area. I'm pretty sure that this has made some Android users panicked over these. (I'm one of them XD)
The most recent news regarding these Android Malware is that the ability that these malware to record users conversation over the phone and send it over to the server of the malware developer.
These malware usually only within applications that download via third party android apps website.
In other words, it target users that use pirated apps. LOL

Thus, applications that downloaded via Android Market is safe as Google is taking their responsibility and ensuring the safety of Android users.

As a safety measure, downloading security application is encouraged.
A recommended and famous security application will be Lookout.
Currently I'm using this as well.
I can say that this is not bad. ^^
It will scan every apps that you install.

Lookout Mobile Security App.

This application has several decent features which might be useful to you.
Among them is the ability to locate your lost phone which is a pretty important and useful feature.

Ability to locate lost device.

Give it a try. It FREE!
Currently this application is giving out free premium-trial version for a limited of 10days.

This is free version.

For the premium version, safe browsing and privacy advisor is enabled.
If you wished to purchase the premium version, it'll will make your wallet bleed for sure.
$2.99/month and $29.99/year.

Scan this to proceed to download link.
Link to the application: https://market.android.com/details?id=com.lookout&feature=search_result

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