Evil Android Trojan records your calls

Glenn · Aug 02, 2011, 16:00:05

Criminals have increased the functionality of Android Trojans with a new strain that is capable of recording, and not just logging, conversations on compromised smartphones.

http://www.theregister.co.uk/2011/08/02/android_malware_records_calls/

Rik · Aug 02, 2011, 16:15:27

Just when you thought the NOTW scandal was over.

Glenn · Aug 02, 2011, 16:21:36

Maybe they wrote it.

Rik · Aug 02, 2011, 16:27:35

Simon · Aug 02, 2011, 19:24:41

Another reason not to trust Android. They really do need to step up security on that platform.

Gary · Aug 05, 2011, 08:11:36

Quote from: Simon on Aug 02, 2011, 19:24:41
Another reason not to trust Android. They really do need to step up security on that platform.

You really need an antivirus on android phones, there are quite a few but its another battery/performance hit.

pctech · Aug 17, 2011, 10:06:42

I am currently considering the SE Xperia mini running android 2.3 but if it's going to become a maintenance headache I may think twice.

Glenn · Aug 17, 2011, 11:09:41

I've had no problems with my phone OS wise, getting wet is a different matter.

pctech · Aug 17, 2011, 11:41:46

I know you want to keep it clean but dunking it is a bit OTT

Simon · Aug 17, 2011, 11:48:15

Quote from: pctech on Aug 17, 2011, 10:06:42
I am currently considering the SE Xperia mini running android 2.3 but if it's going to become a maintenance headache I may think twice.

The thing with SE is that they often (always?) run on older Android versions. I'm not sure if that's cautiousness over upgrades, or whether they just get stuck behind, but I've not been impressed with an SE since the K800i.

Gary · Aug 17, 2011, 12:41:09

Quote from: Simon on Aug 17, 2011, 11:48:15
The thing with SE is that they often (always?) run on older Android versions. I'm not sure if that's cautiousness over upgrades, or whether they just get stuck behind, but I've not been impressed with an SE since the K800i.

I would prefer to be up to date with security and features myself, also like you I would not touch a SE phone, now. My last one was a P910i, that was a great phone for its time.

pctech · Aug 17, 2011, 13:45:45

Quote from: Simon on Aug 17, 2011, 11:48:15
The thing with SE is that they often (always?) run on older Android versions. I'm not sure if that's cautiousness over upgrades, or whether they just get stuck behind, but I've not been impressed with an SE since the K800i.

The K800i rocked like Slash at a guitarists convention

Great call quality and built like a tank, my favourite phone since me Ericsson S868.

Only reason I got rid was to make sure I could take advantage of 900 Mhz 3G when it launched.

I like the Nokia 6700 but time to update and acquire a bit more smartphone knowledge.