Android Hits 200 Million Activations

Release Date 18 Nov, 2011 in InformationWeek

Android malware problems continue to grow msnbc.com - 18 Nov, 2011 "Most consumers don't care until they get their first $1000 phone bill because their pirated Angry Birds has been calling Estonia all month," says one security adviser about Android's security issues. By Matt Liebowitz There's an alarming amount of ...
Android Malware Up 472 Percent, Study Finds PC Magazine - 18 Nov, 2011 Unlike Apple, Google does not have a strict approval process in place for its Android Market, and while that might make for a more open environment, it also makes the store vulnerable to some dangerous apps. ...
Android's malware problem is growing exponentially CNNMoney - 18 Nov, 2011 Several warnings have been issued over the past year about the growing problem of malware on Google (GOOG) Android smartphones (see here, here and here), but none as dire or as sharply worded as the ...
Android Hits 200 Million Activations InformationWeek - 18 Nov, 2011 That's up from 100 million devices activated as of six months ago, Google says. Not bad for a platform that didn't exist three years ago. By Eric Zeman InformationWeek Google shared some interesting statistics about its Android platform during the ...
Android Phones Seeing 'Malware Epidemic' (INFOGRAPHIC) Huffington Post - 18 Nov, 2011 Mobile phones running on Google's Android operating system are experiencing a "malware epidemic," with the amount of malicious software having risen nearly fivefold since July, according to a post by the security company Juniper Networks. ...
Android Malware Has Surged 472 Percent Since July PCWorld - 18 Nov, 2011 Android users take note: Researchers have found a whopping 472 percent increase in Android malware samples since this summer. The free-for-all Android Market has seen a striking increase in the volume of ...
Wireless Security Android Market Lousy With Malware, Says Juniper CIO Today - 18 Nov, 2011 The report puts a damper on Google's boast that more than 200 million Android-based phones have been activated, with more than half of that growth in the past six months, as companies like Samsung, HTC, LG and Motorola trot out ...
SMEs warned to lock up mobiles as Android spam skyrockets in six months SmartCompany.com.au - 18 Nov, 2011 The number of malware attacks focused on the Android platform rose by almost 500% in the past six months, according to new research, and experts warn businesses need to ensure they watch what they download or risk infecting others as well. ...
	Android set to overtake iOS TechDay.co.nz - 18 Nov, 2011 By Contributor, Friday, 18th November, 2011 Google trumpeted an impressive figure releasing its Google Music service today, announcing that its Android operating system has been activated on more than 200 million devices around the world. ...
Malware on Android begins to spiral out of control BetaNews - 18 Nov, 2011 Malware aimed at the Android platform has increased five-fold since July, raising questions on the open-door policy Android has in installing apps. IT company Juniper Networks says the reason for this is the Mountain View, Calif. company's ...
	Google: 200 million Android devices activated CNET Asia - 18 Nov, 2011 More than 200 million Android devices have now been activated around the world, the search giant said yesterday. The figure was released yesterday at an event where the company unveiled its new Google Music service. ...
Malware on Android increases 472% in just four months IntoMobile - 18 Nov, 2011 A report from Juniper Global Threat Center has juicy information on those cool, “open” Android devices. It turns out having a smartphone with an open platform such as Android isn't as beneficial as you may have first thought. From 2009 to 2010, ...
	The rise of Android malware TG Daily - 18 Nov, 2011 Security experts have attributed the dramatic jump to the relatively easy process of anonymizing and posting Android apps. "With no upfront review process, no one checking to see that your application does what it says, just the world's largest ...
Google off-handedly mentions there are 200 million Android devices worldwide Android Apps Appolicious - 18 Nov, 2011 During its Google Music announcement yesterday, the search giant and creator of the Android mobile operating system dropped something of a bombshell while talking about the new service: There have been 200 million Android devices activated worldwide. ...
How Much Do You Trust Android? Well, Maybe You Shouldn't PadGadget - 18 Nov, 2011 By Lory \| November 17, 2011 \| 1 comment According to a new report by Juniper Global Threat Center, malware is becoming a serious threat to Android-based devices. Over the past few months, Android has seen a 472 percent increase in viruses, ...
200 Million Android Devices Activated; 550000 Every Day Tom's Guide - 18 Nov, 2011 The latest OS might night be out yet, but despite the lack of Ice Cream Sandwich, folks are still buying Android handsets by the boatload. Google yesterday revealed that in the three years since Android first launched, 200 million phones have been sold ...
	Android malware infections skyrocket, says Juniper Ars Technica - 18 Nov, 2011 By Timothy B. Lee \| Published November 17, 2011 10:28 AM Juniper Networks has reported skyrocketing rates of Android malware infections on the networks of its mobile customers, with detected malware more than quadrupling in just the last six weeks. ...
Android Viruses Run Rampant, 472 Percent Rise in Four Months Christian Post - 18 Nov, 2011 Android users have been bombarded with new viruses and malware over the last few months. According to a recent study by the Juniper Global Threat Center, Google's Android platform experienced a 472 percent ...
	Android sees nearly 500% increase in malware since July Tecca - 18 Nov, 2011 Google's Android platform sees new devices join its ranks on a regular basis. This widespread adoption of the operating system has allowed it to claim a huge share of the smartphone market, ...
2012: The year of mobile malware ITworld.com - 18 Nov, 2011 Malware is coming to a mobile device near you -- and even Apple iPhones and iPads are not immune. Time to batten down the hatches. By Dan Tynan Add a new comment November 17, 2011, 10:16 AM �" I know it's a tad early for new years predictions but I'm ...
Android Malware Instances Spike, Up 472% since July Phandroid.com - 18 Nov, 2011 You can turn a blind eye to it all you want, but malware is becoming a serious problem for Android users. After registering steady growth since the launch of the OS, instances of malware have spiked ...
Morning Security Brief: Android Malware Explosion, Drones on the Border, VCU's ... Security Management - 18 Nov, 2011 ►A report on CNET says that when you're talking about malware, Android's got it. A survey by Juniper's Network's Global Threat Center discovered that Android malware has climbed 472 percent since July. ...
Infographic: Android malware jumps 472 per cent in half a year Life of Android (blog) - 18 Nov, 2011 The amount of malware directed at Android handsets has dramatically surged by 475 per cent since July this year, according to Juniper Networks. The Global Threat Center, Juniper's mobile threat network, states October and November are expected up to ...
	Is Android becoming the Windows of mobile malware? Digitaltrends.com - 18 Nov, 2011 Juniper Networks is reporting a shocking 472 percent increase in the incidence of Android malware since July of this year. What's going on, and is Android becoming a malware writer's dream? Juniper Networks is raising eyebrows in the mobile industry ...
Android Malware Has Surged 472 Percent Since July PC Advisor - 18 Nov, 2011 Research from Juniper Networks says attackers are continuing to become more sophisticated in the malware they write. By Daniel Ionescu \| PC World \| 17 November 11 Android users take note: Researchers have found a whopping 472 percent increase in ...

Release Date 18 Nov, 2011 in InformationWeek

Android malware problems continue to grow

Android Malware Up 472 Percent, Study Finds

Android's malware problem is growing exponentially

Android Hits 200 Million Activations

Android Phones Seeing 'Malware Epidemic' (INFOGRAPHIC)

Android Malware Has Surged 472 Percent Since July

Wireless Security Android Market Lousy With Malware, Says Juniper

SMEs warned to lock up mobiles as Android spam skyrockets in six months

Android set to overtake iOS

Malware on Android begins to spiral out of control

Google: 200 million Android devices activated

Malware on Android increases 472% in just four months

The rise of Android malware

Google off-handedly mentions there are 200 million Android devices worldwide

How Much Do You Trust Android? Well, Maybe You Shouldn't

200 Million Android Devices Activated; 550000 Every Day

Android malware infections skyrocket, says Juniper

Android Viruses Run Rampant, 472 Percent Rise in Four Months

Android sees nearly 500% increase in malware since July

2012: The year of mobile malware

Android Malware Instances Spike, Up 472% since July

Morning Security Brief: Android Malware Explosion, Drones on the Border, VCU's ...

Infographic: Android malware jumps 472 per cent in half a year

Is Android becoming the Windows of mobile malware?

Android Malware Has Surged 472 Percent Since July

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