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Old 05-10-2012, 08:25 AM
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Default Researchers spot fake mobile antivirus scanners on Google Play


Think that just because you’re downloading an application from an official application store, you’re safe from malicious software? Think twice.

Security researchers from AegisLab have spotted numerous fake mobile antivirus scanners, currently available for download at Google’s Play marketplace.

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