Symantec: Android malware threat escalating

A recent study by Symantec claims that malware and viruse threats on Google's mobile Android OS are increasing. The malware makes it way to Android devices through popular free applications as well as unnoficial marketplaces not supported by Google. For a full list of malicious  apps hit jump.

The applications in question are popular free apps, bundled with malware, that have then been republished in the official marketplace under different application and publisher names.  According to sources, 50,000 to 200,000 downloads took place within a four-day time frame that the apps were made available. Google has taken action and has removed these apps from the official Android marketplace. 

The following is a list of potentially affected apps, so users may want to check if these are installed on their Android phone:

Publisher: 
kingmall2010
Apps:

• 掷骰子 Version 2.4.1
• 多彩绘画 Version 1.2
• Advanced App to SD Version 1.0.1
• Magic Strobe Light Version 1.0.1
• Advanced Compass Leveler Version 1.1.1
• Super Stopwatch & Timer Version 4.3
• Sexy Legs Version 1.0.01
• Sexy Girls: Japanese Version 1.0
• Bowling Time Version 1.8
• 软件强力卸载 Version 4.2
• Music Box Version 2.5
• Best password safe Version 1.0.5
• 墨水坦克Panzer Panic Version 1.0.0
• 裸奔先生Mr. Runner Version 1.0
• Hot Sexy Girls Version 1.0
• Super sex sound Version 1.3
• 致命绝色美腿 Version 1.0.01
• Super Bluetooth Transfer Version 2.30.1
• Advanced File Manager Version 1.1.0
• Advanced Barcode Scanner Version 1.0.1
• Task Killer Pro Version 1.0.1

Publisher:
myournet
Apps:

• Spider Man Version 1.29
• 蜘蛛侠 Version 1.29
• Funny Paint Version 1.2
• Dice Roller Version 2.4.1
• 躲避弹球 Version 2.0.9
• Falling Ball Dodge Version 2.0.9
• Photo Editor Version 3.1.1
• Chess Version 2.6.1
• APP Uninstaller Version 1.6.0
• 几何战机_PewPew Version 1.5.3
• 下坠滚球_Falldown Version 1.0
• Falling Down Version 1.0
• Screaming Sexy Japanese Girls Version 1.0
• Hot Sexy Videos Version 0.1.10
• Super History Eraser Version 1.0.1
• Super Ringtone Maker Version 1.0.1
• Hilton Sex Sound Version 2.1.1
• Scientific Calculator Version 1.4.2
• Super Guitar Solo Version 1.0.1
• Super Sex Positions Version 1.0
• Advanced Currency Converter Version 1.0.1

Publisher: 
we20090202
Apps:

• Basketball Shot Now Version 1.4.0
• Omok - Five in a Row Version 3.1.1
• Super Sexy Ringtones Version 3.1.4
• 手指赛跑 Finger Race Version 1.4.5
• Magic Hypnotic Spiral Version 2.0.0
• Quick Notes Version 2.1.1
• 投篮高手 Version 1.4.0
• Quick Delete Contacts Version 1.0
• Advanced Sound Manager Version 2.0.0
• Color Blindness Test Version 2.1.1

If users feel that they may have installed one of these apps, they should also check com.android.providers.downloadsmanager (DownloadManageService) in the “running services“ settings of the phone