New Android malware spreads by SMS, disguised as software update

[Poke]

Droid's takes hits again..

New Android malware spreads by SMS, disguised as software update

 

[John Kotches]

There are literally NO vendors who send software updates through SMS. Also, anyone running an SMS from an unknown source, without knowing what it is... I won't say they deserve their fate, but this probably isn't the first time they've been phished into an issue with a computing device.

Poke -- why do you have such a strong Windows Mobile agenda here? The first "savior" phone had a small bug, i.e. wireless data didn't work right which is sort of important for a smartphone. So they're making it free on contract. Not bothering to bring that up are you?

 

[digiblur]

If you are clicking links in your sms or email from strangers then enjoy your fun. No thanks.

 

[Rey]

If you are clicking links in your sms or email from strangers then enjoy your fun. No thanks.

yep. i would never click on a link in an sms. much less when i'm not familiar from who its coming from....