Google remotely removes Android malware
Google is currently using the "remote removal function" to remove malware from devices running a version of Android prior to 2.2.2. The apps were reportedly discovered and removed from the Android Market a few days ago. In a blog posting, Google has also said that the accounts of the responsible developers have been suspended and that legal steps are being taken.
The "affected" devices will receive a patch to "undo the exploit" over the next 72 hours, said Google. It remains unclear whether this includes all devices running vulnerable versions of Android, or whether the patch will only be deployed to the devices that were actually infected. Google has also announced that it is adding a number of measures to help prevent additional malicious applications using similar exploits from being distributed through Android Market.
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