Fake Google Play

Originally posted by elmo.

This fake google play site serves a malicious file called, google_play.apk which tricks russian users into thinking that they are the legitimate site.

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Google Authenticator updated

Originally posted by elmo.

Google recently updated Google Authenticator to version 2.15.

What's in this version:
1. New entry for Google Play, same great app
2. Updated look and feel
3. "Scan barcode" and "Manually add account" options moved to Menu > Add account.

When your phone is not connected to any network, Google Authenticator can be used to generate a valid verification code.

The verification code generated is then used in Google's 2-step verification process when signing in from a new device or phone.

Please visit this site for more info.

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NSA Mobility Program

Originally posted by elmo.

The NSA or National Security Agency recently established the NSA Mobility Program to focus on delivering secure mobile capability using commercial technologies to the United States Government (USG) and Department of Defense (DOD).

They have also identified 5 major categories of the mobile ecosystem in a document called Mobility Capability Package:
1. Secure Voice
2. OS/Apps & Mobile Device
3. Mobile Transport (Carrier)
4. Mobile Enterprise Infrastructure
5. Interoperability

You may visit this site for more info.

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AV-TEST Report on Android Anti-Malware Solutions

Originally posted by elmo.

AV-Test an independent IT security company recently published a test report on different anti-malware product available for android.

It is worth noting that they have tested 41 anti-malware products!

Too many in such a short period and some of the solutions have 0% detections.

So choose wisely and pick an anti-malware product in the top half.

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Baksmali

Originally posted by elmo.
Baksmali means disassembler in Icelandic language and it is used to dissassemble a dex file.

Prerequisite:
JDK (java development kit) needs to be installed in your system.

Download:
baksmali-x.x.x.jar

Syntax:
1. go to the folder where you downloaded baksmali
2. open a command prompt
3. type and execute "java -jar baksmali-x.x.x.jar <location of dex file>"
e.g. d:\tools>java -jar baksmali-1.3.2.jar d:\test\classes.dex
4. the dissassembled file is located in the "out" folder located in the baksmali directory

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Android Malware February 2012 Roundup

Originally posted by elmo.

Date	Name
Feb 03, 2012	RootSmart
Feb 06, 2012	FakeRun
Feb 13, 2012	PushBot
Feb 14, 2012	FakeClick
Feb 15, 2012	Gappusin
Feb 17, 2012	Loicdos
Feb 20, 2012	LeadBolt
Feb 23, 2012	Fakeapp
Feb 23, 2012	Opfake.B
Feb 25, 2012	FakeAngry
Feb 25, 2012	Moghava

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FakeTimer

Originally posted by elmo.
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RootSmart

Originally posted by elmo.
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Android History

Originally posted by elmo.
A compressed android history.



Source:
Wikipedia

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Tapsnake

Originally posted by elmo.

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virustotal

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