I wouldn't exactly call it "new". -- Joel Esler
On May 5, 2012, at 3:18 PM, Jeffrey Walton <[email protected]> wrote: > Seriously? The "new threat of user-initiated drive by downloads"? > > =============================================== > > Don’t Install Android Security Updates While Browsing the Web, > http://www.gottabemobile.com/2012/05/04/dont-install-android-security-updates-while-browsing-the-web/ > > Surfing the web on Android is relatively safe, but a new threat tricks > users into installing a trojan that calls itself a security update. > > Symantec discovered the Android.Notcompatible threat this week, > calling attention to the new threat of user-initiated drive by > downloads. > > Malware is a problem on Android smartphones, but it is typically > reserved for infected fake games and apps found on third-party > marketplaces. This new attack can happen on any infected webpage, and > relies on tricking the user into installing the malware. > ... > _______________________________________________ > Fun and Misc security discussion for OT posts. > https://linuxbox.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/funsec > Note: funsec is a public and open mailing list. _______________________________________________ Fun and Misc security discussion for OT posts. https://linuxbox.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/funsec Note: funsec is a public and open mailing list.
