26 Malicious Apps Removed From Android Market

David Wasserman — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 13:45:13 +0000

26 Malicious Apps Removed From Android Market is a post from: Android Phone Geek

Google has removed 26 malicious apps found in Android Market thanks to Lookout Mobile Security. The apps were found to have the infamous DroidDream malicious code that hit Android Market several months ago.

This time, Android developers noticed their apps being repackaged and uploaded to the Market under a different developer name. They quickly notified Lookout Mobile Security who put the apps through their scanning software and identified them as malware. Upon alerting Google, all 26 apps that were known to be infected were successfully removed from the Android Market.

The malware found in these apps was known as Droid Dream Light which steals a user’s IMEI, IMSI and other miscellaneous information regarding a person’s unique Android device. Lookout Mobile Security recommends each and every Android user installs their mobile security app onto their device and regularly scans all apps to ensure user safety.

If you don’t utilize their app, use a little common sense and checkout the permissions required before installing the app. Otherwise, you download Lookout Mobile Security via the links below. [eWeek]

Android Market Link

Lookout Premium For Android Announced

David Wasserman — Tue, 02 Nov 2010 14:25:52 +0000

Lookout Premium For Android Announced is a post from: Android Phone Geek

Lookout, one of the better smartphone security apps, has released Lookout Premium. The premium version offers Privacy Advisor, remote lock, and remote wipe on top of their free offerings.

If you are a current user, you can just keep using the free version and new users still have the choice for the free or premium version. The premium service costs $2.99 USD per month, or $29.99 annually, and a 30-day trial is available.

Free Features:

Security & Antivirus

Block viruses, spyware
Scan every app installed

Backup

Contacts, photos, call history
Access data online

Find My Phone

Locate phone on map
Activate loud alarm

Premium version adds Privacy Advisor, remote lock and remote wipe.

Lookout Mobile Security for Android on AppBrain

Press Release:

LOOKOUT RAISES THE BAR FOR SMARTPHONE SECURITY AND PRIVACY PROTECTION, ANNOUNCES LOOKOUT PREMIUM

Company Reaches Three Million Registered Users and Unveils New Premium Offering

SAN FRANCISCO, CA – Nov. 2, 2010 – Lookout Mobile Security, the leading provider of cloud-based smartphone security software, today announced Lookout Premium for Android which includes new security and privacy features for added smartphone protection. Mobile security has become a growing concern for users as evidenced by Lookout’s tremendous growth to more than three million users in less than one year. In addition, consumers have become more aware of privacy concerns on their phone and Lookout Premium now offers visibility into and control of personal information that smartphone apps access with the new Privacy Advisor.

“We have seen the incredible response from our three million users and have listened to their feedback about adding more security while keeping things simple,” said John Hering, CEO and founder of Lookout Mobile Security. “Lookout Premium provides smartphone owners the peace of mind to explore everything that the new mobile world offers safely by providing added security, data protection and visibility into personal information being accessed by the apps on their phones.”

With the rapid adoption of smartphones, concerns about security and privacy of data on the phone are increasing. Consumers realize that they have an extensive amount of private information on their phone including their identity information, location, personal data and messages. In a recent study, Lookout found that more than 91% of consumers have some level of concern with the privacy of information on their phone, and only 7% of smartphone users feel extremely confident that they understand what private information is being accessed on the phone.

Lookout also found that on average, users have 31 apps on their phones that can access their identity information, 19 apps that access their location and five apps that access their SMS and MMS messages. This high usage of data on the phone contrasts with consumers’ lack of awareness of what information is being accessed.

“Smartphones are cheaper, more available, and more useful than ever, and today’s smartphone users treat their devices like computers, storing sensitive personal information, making purchases, and even doing online banking,” said Jeff Wilson, principal analyst for security at Infonetics Research. “Users need to be aware of the personal information stored on their phone and the risks associated with treating a smartphone like a computer. They also need to know that there are security solutions for their smartphones available today.”

Introducing Privacy Advisor

Available for the first time in Lookout Premium, Privacy Advisor brings immediate transparency to consumers concerned about which applications can access their private data. With Privacy Advisor, users can scan every app they download and quickly view a comprehensive list of apps that can access their private data, such as identity information, location, and messages. Additionally, consumers can view detailed app reports on the capabilities of these applications on their phone. Privacy Advisor empowers users to make informed decisions about what apps to download and gain more control of their personal data.

Lookout Premium: Comprehensive Protection

Lookout is dedicated to protecting users around the world and will continue to offer the award-winning free product that provides essential security, protecting against malware & spyware, data loss and device loss. Lookout Premium provides added security and privacy capabilities for comprehensive smartphone protection.

Lookout Premium includes all the great features available in Lookout Free, plus:

Additional Security + Privacy Protection: Privacy Advisor + Secure Wipe and Secure Lock

Enhanced Backup & Restore: Photos and call history, in addition to contacts. Transfer data to a new phone.

Premium Support: Priority response to your issues and questions

Lookout Premium will be available for Android in the coming weeks for $2.99/month or $29.99/annually, with a free 30-day trial. Consumers can download Lookout from the Android market or by going to www.mylookout.com.

Security Firm Reports App Stealing Data

David Wasserman — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 12:43:39 +0000

Security Firm Reports App Stealing Data is a post from: Android Phone Geek

Lookout, the mobile security folks for smartphones says that Android apps by jakeey (one or more of these apps listed) are stealing your data and sending it to unknown persons in China.

According to Lookout, the applications in question are collecting:

browsing history
text messages
your SIM card data
subscriber ID
voicemail password

It’s only a matter of time before Google yanks these apps from the Android Market but they potentially affect at least 1.1 million users.

We’ll keep you updated but if you have one of their apps, Android apps by jakeey, wallpaper make sure to take a second and uninstall it from your device. [Mobile Beat]

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