... (yet) according to the article. It's affecting users in China who get repackaged apps from alternative-market Chinese sites. There been reports of suspicious apps on the official Android Market, but they are very few and quickly removed (http://bit.ly/5FOeM3). Does anyone know if there has ever been a confirmed threat?
FTA: As of now, Lookout Security is only aware of the HongTouTou Trojan affecting users on Chinese forums. It does not affect any apps in their original versions available on the Google Android Market.
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... (yet) according to the article. It's affecting users in China who get repackaged apps from alternative-market Chinese sites. There been reports of suspicious apps on the official Android Market, but they are very few and quickly removed (http://bit.ly/5FOeM3). Does anyone know if there has ever been a confirmed threat? FTA: As of now, Lookout Security is only aware of the HongTouTou Trojan affecting users on Chinese forums. It does not affect any apps in their original versions available on the Google Android Market.