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Kaspersky Labs spotted malware disguised as a fake security app called "Android Security Suite Premium," Computerworld reports. The malware is a threat to everyday smartphone users as well as businesses that allow employees to use personal devices on the network.
The foundation that runs the online encyclopedia says a new malware looks like a commercial banner on the website.
Government Computer News reports it's the first time an infected website has been used to attack Android devices.
"Drive-by" malware infected more than ten million computers in February, according to a statistical analysis by Barracuda Labs. "Drive-by" malware describes files that people download from a site without knowing where it came from or what it really does.
Topping the annual list is malware targeting Android-powered mobile devices and Apple computes.
The malware was originally written for Linux nearly ten years ago, but hackers are recompiling the code to make it run on Mac OS X.
The Stuxnet worm doesn\'t have a twin after all. Last month Symantec discovered a malware threat with such strong similarities to Stuxnet they called it the Son of Stuxnet.
Greg Schaffer, the acting deputy undersecretary for the National Protection and Programs Directorate at DHS, said in Information Week that it\'s is one of the most complicated and difficult challenges they have.
Marketing could be the new required course for would be cyber criminals.
Most of the messages came disguised as package-tracking emails from UPS or DHL.
In a move to control the contollers, criminal servers have been swapped for government servers to intercept communications between infected systems and the servers controlling them.
If your business posts an employment opportunity online, watch out -- you may be targeted by crooks.
It\'s not only your smart phone that\'s at risk. Malware can also infect basic cell phones. Many of the threats stem from SMS Trojans, which can send messages to premium rate numbers without your knowledge.
US-CERT is warning of potential emails scams requesting donations for the Japan earthquake and tsunami.