android new malware threat

CALIFORNIA - Security researchers have discovered a new malware that threatens the Android operating system. This malware allows hackers to install software without having to seek approval from the user.

According to the Principal Engineer and Mobile Security Specialists Lookout Tim Wyatt, new malware is called Legacy Native or known Lena. He also explained the current Lena attacked only a few users.

"Lena was originally entered disguised as legitimate applications and trying to trick the user to activate the payload. The trick is to take advantage of the Super User feature in the Android operating system that has been rooted, "he explained.

Proclaimed Computing, Friday (04/06/2012) malware threats can only be avoided by very advanced users. However, his new variety known as "gingerbreak", allowing root access on devices that adopt Android Gingerbread and Honeycomb, so it does not depend on the mobility of users.

The good news is, malware that has not appeared in Google's Android Market or Play. So, this is different from previous malware infection like DroidDream. On the other hand, this malware can attack the device when users download applications outside the Android Market or google Play.

Wyatt gives some tips on prevention, so that Android users stay safe:

1. Always be alert to things that are not reasonable, such as telephone bills, SMS, network activation or activity applications that run when the device is locked.

2. Always check the permissions to request an application

3. Just download the application via a trusted source such as Google's Android Market or Play

4. Download security software for your device, to detect any application that is downloaded in order to stay safe

Two Kick Preventing Malware on Android Market

Android was highlighted recently due to begin to bloom surrounded malicious program (malware). Action of this viral infection occurs even in the Android Market, where users install new applications.

Users would not necessarily downloading malware. Because the malicious programs hiding behind the name is very popular applications, such as Angry Birds.

But actually it is the application abal-abal false alias. It's just that the victim is less nimble and not examined further, until eventually infected.

Here are two quick tips provided security firm Trend Micro to prevent malware infections in the Android Market:

1. Who is that application developers?

Cybercriminals always follow the regular application of what is popular, then they make copies. For example, a malicious application for the famous game Angry Birds, made ​​by Rovio Mobile, had made ​​her a malicious trick of Logastrod developer.

To ensure the application has a reputation maker, a check is how the developer provide a note on the application ever made. If the developer is poor information, the better you ignore to install the application.