Android Malware Can Record Your Calls

Heads up fellow Android Users.  There is a malware app floating around out there that has the ability to record your phone conversations.  Currently this malware doesn't have a name; however the following permissions have to be granted to the app at time of donwload:

-Prevent phone from sleeping.
-Read the phone's state.
-And record audio.

The malware doesn't have the ability to infect the device automatically or by visiting a website or domain that is infected.  Instead it does require user intervention to install.  Meaning you have to actually download and install it to get it.  This is a much better situation than one that can spread without any user intervention or knowledge.  The trick is to know the source of the App you are downloading.  If you HAVE to download from an unconfirmed source, make sure it is from a trusted site or server.  Otherwise, just be extremely careful of your download activity while using the Android Marketplace.

For the specifics and more information on this security threat please visit the forums at CA.com.
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