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Scotsman37
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PostPosted: 12:07 - 04 Mar 2011    Post subject: More than 50 Android apps found infected with rootkit malwar Reply with quote
Google acts to remove apps after developer finds 'DroidDream' malware can take over phone and send personal details to remote server

https://www.guardian.co.uk/technology/blog/2011/mar/02/android-market-apps-malware
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Neorion
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PostPosted: 12:21 - 04 Mar 2011    Post subject: Reply with quote
As much as people slag Apple for their iron grip on the IOS no denying that Android is inherently less safe with the lax app rules.

All Android fans and Apple haters please stand up at once lol Rolling Eyes

There are always pricks out there looking to screw someone over even in an "open" system.
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