App Security Info : TrustGo Security Labs: Powerful New Virus Remotely Controls Mobile Payments

TrustGo Mobile Inc. (TrustGo), a leading
mobile security company, today announced that TrustGo Security Labs has discovered a new and extraordinarily aggressive virus in China's largest Android marketplace, GFan. Named Trojan!SMSZombie.A, the virus gives hackers remote control over victims' mobile SMS payments system allowing them to covertly authorize payments in any amount and at any time they wish. This new virus is also noteworthy because it includes self-protection mechanisms that make it difficult to eliminate.

Since its discovery on July 25th, the virus has
been found in 7 apps in Chinese android markets and has infected more than 500,000 users. This virus' aggressiveness and advanced capabilities are believed to be a significant threat.

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TrustGo Security Labs: Powerful New Virus Remotely Controls Mobile Payments