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TECHNOLOGY => Computing and Internet => Topic started by: TechNews on Jun 15, 2011, 09:02 AM

Title: Android Market's Malware Flood Level Rises With Plankton Surge
Post by: TechNews on Jun 15, 2011, 09:02 AM
 Yet another Android malware package has been publicized just two weeks after the last one, dubbed "DroidDream Light," was disclosed. This latest malware, named "Plankton" by Xuxian Jiang, an assistant professor in North Carolina State University's computer science department, exploits Dalvik, Android's process virtual machine, Jiang wrote. That allowed it remain undetected by traditional antivirus software packages for mobile OSes for more than two months, he stated.

Title: Re: Android Market's Malware Flood Level Rises With Plankton Surge
Post by: MyInfoStride on Jun 15, 2011, 04:56 PM
Without virus there cannot be sales of antivirus. I suspect some foul plays there. I am challenged to ask these questions for your attention:

Why do we need antivirus?

Why do we have virus/malware?

What roles do antivirus programmers play?

How do antivirus programmers sell?

If there is no virus, will there be antivirus?

If viruses cease to exist, what profit will antivirus programmers make?

There is always a balance. Action and reaction are equal and opposite!