Android Malware ‘Hong Tou Tou’ found by NetQin in China

[wicked]

It looks as though another piece of malware was recently found on an Android device in China by mobile security company NetQin. The malware is called ‘Hong Tou Tou’, and will basically sneak its way in by accessing your private data and sending it out to the writers server for review. The malware finds it’s way in by attaching itself to apps installed on the device, such as found in the popular game called ‘RoboDefense’.
NetQin says the best way to protect yourself against malware attacks such as this is to make sure you know the developer is trusted when downloading and installing, also …get this…using their NetQin Mobile Anti-virus. Big surprise there right.
Be careful out there.


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[mattnsc]

Well isn't that nice. Some of those guys in China are real stand up guys, you know?

[Quicksilver7714]

Is this attached to the market app or one download from a third party?

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[UltraDroid]

Is this attached to the market app or one download from a third party?

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I don't think it's been traced to any Market apps, just specific game related apks. BTW, Quicksilver - what kind of car is your avatar?

-Mike

[akhi216]

Well isn't that nice. Some of those guys in China are real stand up guys, you know?

co-sign...

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[NoxImus]

That's a new camaro, in his avatar.

[chassum]

Wonder how effective some security apps (read Lookout) re in detecting such shenanigans?