Symantec Identifies Android Trojans That Mutate With Every Download 97
angry tapir writes "Symantec researchers have identified a new premium-rate SMS Android Trojan that modifies its code every time it gets downloaded in order to bypass antivirus detection. This technique is known as server-side polymorphism and has already existed in the world of desktop malware for many years, but mobile malware creators have only now begun to adopt it."
Re:Avast runs fine thanks... (Score:2, Insightful)
If your running Anti-virus on a your phone, you've already lost the game...
Re:Avast runs fine thanks... (Score:5, Insightful)
As with all things, only install apps from trusted sources, don't click accept on every pop-up box, and check the permissions requested are consistent with the functionality of the app. The same as with any other application on any other OS.
Symantec Desperate for Sales (Score:2, Insightful)
Why don't we address the source of the problem (Score:5, Insightful)
Has anyone, anywhere ever intentionally used a "premium" SMS service?
Telecoms obviously need a regulatory smackdown requiring them not to act as payment processors.