Android Malware Intercepts Text Messages, Forwards To Criminals

An anonymous reader writes "A new piece of Android malware has been discovered that can intercept your incoming text messages and forward them on to criminals. Once installed, the trojan can be used to steal sensitive messages for blackmailing purposes or more directly, codes which are used to confirm online banking transactions. The malware in question, detected as "Android.Pincer.2.origin" by Russian security firm Doctor Web, is the second iteration of the Android.Pincer family according to the company. Both threats spread as security certificates, meaning they must be deliberately installed onto an Android device by a careless user."

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Re:Is this really news?

[Bert64]

I have moved apps to external sd cards, my devices don't boot loop...
The problem with android (and this problem occurs on windows as well to a lesser extent) is all the oems/carriers that think they know best and put out heavily kludged versions, introducing all manner of bugs and breaking standard functionality.

As for background apps, android *allows* background apps because such a feature is useful for users... You just have to choose background apps which are well written. Don't blame the os for shoddy applications.