Symantec vs. Lookout: Malware vs. Adware
The Cyber age opened us to a world full of malicious software, or malware, that harms our computing devices in various ways. And these threats are now targeting mobile devices, particularly those that run on the Android platform. Symantec Vs. … Continue reading → Symantec vs. Lookout: Malware vs. Adware is a post from: SiliconANGLE We're now available on the Kindle! Subscribe today .
Symantec Shouldn't Backpedal on Android 'Malware'
Symantec has backed off its earlier claims that apps in the Android Market were malware, but still says the apps are adware or spyware, and do some shady things. Isn't that malware?
ZookaWare Adware Remover, SpyZooka – Sees Highest Increase in Online Sales in 2011
ZookaWare adware remover, SpyZooka, sees the highest increase in online purchases in 2011. The online purchase is typically followed by an immediate download to the PC.Phoenix, AZ (PRWEB) January 24, 2012 ZookaWare adware remover, SpyZooka, sees the highest increase in online purchases in 2011, followed immediately by download to the PC. Of the three products included in the ZookaWare suite of ...
Symantec recants Android malware claims
Symantec has backtracked from assertions last week that 13 Android apps distributed by Google's Android Market were malicious, and now says that the code in question comes from an aggressive ad network that provides revenue to the smartphone programs.
BLOG: Symantec shouldn't backpedal on Android 'Malware'
Symantec stirred up controversy last week when it announced the discovery of apps in the Android Market that it deemed malicious. Symantec has now stepped back from calling the apps "malware" , but it still maintains that the apps in question do unwanted things that legitimate apps shouldn't do...so what's the difference, exactly?
