Apparently not a major problem yet as it has so far only caused problems with Chinese users, this has the potential to spread from there so it is probably best to be aware of this problem. Looks more like trojanware, actually.
1 posted on
12/28/2015 7:49:56 PM PST by
Utilizer
To: Utilizer
Android Malware Uses Built-In Firewall to Block Security Apps I believe Conficker did that too.
2 posted on
12/28/2015 7:54:03 PM PST by
Steely Tom
(Vote GOP: A Slower Handbasket)
To: Utilizer
Who creates these things, and why?
My guess is that the people who sell prevention and cures for them are responsible. Create a problem, sell a cure.
3 posted on
12/28/2015 9:58:38 PM PST by
JimRed
(Excise the cancer before it kills us; feed & water the Tree of Liberty! TERM LIMITS NOW & FOREVER!)
To: Utilizer
If this is not on Google play store, it isn’t a threat to any sane Android user.
To: Utilizer; ThunderSleeps
Ping for the Android Ping list. . .
6 posted on
12/29/2015 12:15:11 AM PST by
Swordmaker
(This tag line is a Microsoft insult free zone... but if the insults to Mac users continue....)
To: Utilizer
You live by the pirated software, you die by it as well.
7 posted on
12/29/2015 2:06:48 AM PST by
kingu
(Everything starts with slashing the size and scope of the federal government.)
To: 109ACS; aimhigh; bajabaja; Bikkuri; Bobalu; Bookwoman; Bullish; Carpe Cerevisi; DarthDilbert; ...
A scary "good" virus, one that will no doubt spawn imitators... - ANDROID PING!
Android Ping!
If you want on or off the Android Ping List, Freepmail me.
8 posted on
12/29/2015 3:57:55 PM PST by
ThunderSleeps
(Stop obarma now! Stop the hussein - insane agenda!)
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