PCWorld: Mobile Malware Reality Check

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Smartphone malware isn't yet as big a threat as you might think, but it's coming. Here are some tips to help you avoid it.

By Armando Rodriguez
Jul 28, 2011

Malicious software is leaping from PCs to cell phones, as malware makers target the platform in hopes of making a quick buck. Examples include the infected Droid­Dream and Plankton Android apps. An infected app released into the Android Market can infect several thousand users’ phones before anyone discovers the presence of the malware. Though the extent of Android malware has been overstated, it's best to learn now how to protect yourself and your data from attacks, instead of waiting until mobile malware becomes a more serious problem.

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