Three new malware strains infect 20k apps, impossible to wipe, only affect Android

[Nick]

A new adware scourge injecting itself into popular apps such as Facebook and Twitter is also "virtually impossible to uninstall," requiring infected users to replace their phones. Because it only affects users of Google's open-store Android app model, the device replacement requirement may accelerate the trend of users switching to iOS.


http://api.viglink.com/api/click?fo...mpossible to wipe, only affect Android</span>

 

[Ernesto]

And so how would one know if your device is infected Nick?

 

[Nick]

http://readwrite.com/2013/04/23/5-signs-android-smartphone-infected-malware

http://securitywatch.pcmag.com/none/296919-how-to-tell-if-your-phone-is-infected