ironass
Extreme Android User
The latest malware to hit Android phones, DroidKungFu, is a particularly nasty little blighter to say the least.
It would appear that it only affects Android 2.2 and lower versions of firmware.
It allows hackers to take control of your phone, steal data and can use it as part of a bot net, so these articles state:-
Be aware of a new Android malware - DroidKungFu can take full control of your phone
Android Malware DroidKungFu Turns Handsets Into Bots Phone Reviews
The good news is that none of the affected app's are from the Market.
The bad news is, "The current versions of anti-virus apps don’t detect this malware."
For more information on how to protect yourself from malware:-
http://androidforums.com/android-ap...ps-avoid-viruses-guide-those-new-android.html
It would appear that it only affects Android 2.2 and lower versions of firmware.
It allows hackers to take control of your phone, steal data and can use it as part of a bot net, so these articles state:-
Be aware of a new Android malware - DroidKungFu can take full control of your phone
Android Malware DroidKungFu Turns Handsets Into Bots Phone Reviews
The good news is that none of the affected app's are from the Market.
The bad news is, "The current versions of anti-virus apps don’t detect this malware."
For more information on how to protect yourself from malware:-
http://androidforums.com/android-ap...ps-avoid-viruses-guide-those-new-android.html