Security News > 2016 > April > Phony Google Update Spreads Data-Stealing Android Malware (Threatpost)
2016-04-29 16:52
A phony Google update is moving malware onto Android devices. The malware harvests call and SMS information and can steal credit card data.
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http://threatpost.com/phony-google-update-spreads-data-stealing-android-malware/117742/
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