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New Trojan Lands In Play Store

As we know FBI issued warning to Android users to be aware of the Malware on Mobiles, but FBI figured out Android mainly due to its popularity. Today the mobile security firm TrustGo confirmed a new Trojan app, named Trojan!FakeLookout.

It steals sensitive personal information from Android devices and transmits it to a remote FTP server operated by an unknown malicious actor. According to McAfee recent report there are more than 13,000 mobile malware sample.

Earlier this week Android Police revealed that Google is Working On Google Play Malware Scanner, The App Check. Google need to do changes to Android OS fastly by implementing new techniques to find or trap Malware Apps so user’s data remain safe.

Simranpal Singh

With a decade-long journey in the tech industry, I've been actively engaged in tech reporting across various reputable publications. He currently works as a Web Developer at RightNode Media and pursues his hobby of writing on GoAndroid. Enjoy travelling, and always excited about new tech trends. He actively contributes on GizmoChina and GChromecast Hub.

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