Trojan first appeared on Android

Kaspersky Lab’s experts warned of a malicious software on the operating system of Google. When installed on your computer, it automatically sends messages with higher than normal rates.
The first named Trojan Trojan-infected SMS.AndroidOS.FakePlayer.a on some equipment in Russia. This software runs Android penetrated by machine disguised as a music extension program. APK just 13 KB size. When installed, it will display the licensing requirements to send automated messages. If the user agrees, the Trojan will proceed to send SMS to the number of special rates increased many times (a few dollars for a message) that the employer did not know.

Android has appeared malware first. Photo: Bloomberg.

Trojan automatically send messages in many other operating systems but it is Trojan-SMS.AndroidOS.FakePlayer.a malware first appeared on the Android platform.
In this regard, the Google representative told the Cnet said: “Our operating system is designed to be able to protect the user from any dangerous attacks. Every application installation, on-screen appears bulletin board allows users to select the level of data access software such as automatically sending a message or call. The user must be careful in granting permission to install software. In addition, if dangerous, users can still easily remove the application. ”
Android is the open operating system for mobile devices, with nearly 100,000 applications. According to research firm Canalys, in the U.S. market, Google’s OS 9 times growth over last year. Currently, running Android smartphone sales up 34% of machines sold in the U.S.. Followed by RIM’s BlackBerry and Apple’s iPhone for market share, respectively 32.1% and 21.7%
Source:tin247.com