Android Botnet Evolves, Could Pose Threat To Corporate Networks

angry tapir writes An Android Trojan program that's behind one of the longest running multipurpose mobile botnets has been updated to become stealthier and more resilient. The botnet is mainly used for instant message spam and rogue ticket purchases, but it could be used to launch targeted attacks against corporate networks because the malware allows attackers to use the infected devices as proxies, according to security researchers.

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[Neil Boekend]

if their devices had the "unknown sources" setting enabled.

That is an advanced user setting. It should not be changed unless the user is certain. It even triggers a warning if you change it.
Only change that if you are certain you can use the device safely without it.
If you can't, then leave it in it's factory setting.

Stupid is as stupid does.