PR Newswire -- February 22, 2011
BEIJING, February 22, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- A new virus on Android devices has
been spotted in China by NetQin, a global leading mobile security service
provider. Dubbed "Hong Tou Tou", the virus targets Chinese users and is
distributed by hiding itself in legitimate apps such as the well known game
RoboDefense.
Once the app containing Hong Tou Tou is started, the virus will connect to a
network in the background and will attempt to collect private information in the
phone, encrypt it and send it to a remote server controlled by the virus writer.
The virus is also capable of analyzing the user's private information using key
words. These behaviors result in serious leakage of the user's privacy.
However, if you are using NetQin Mobile Anti-virus 4.6 for Android on your
smartphone, you can rest assured as it fully protects your phone with a high
scan capability. NetQin experts give the following suggestions for users to stay
safe with your phone:
1. Download applications from trusted sources, reputable
application stores and markets, and be sure to check reviews, ratings
and developer information before downloading. Beware of the
repackaged mobile apps from Android market, especially those labeled
as "Cracked Version" or "Revised Version", as they may be embedded
with viruses.
2. Never blindly accept application requests. Closely monitor
permissions requested by any application; an application should not
request permission to do more than what it offers in its official list
of features;
3. Be alert for unusual behaviors on your phone, such as
stealthy network connection or SMS.
4. Download a trusted security application that can scan the
applications being downloaded onto any mobile device and perform a
full scan for your phone regularly to keep away viruses, malware and
Trojans. NetQin Mobile Anti-virus is protecting millions of users from
virus threats. NetQin Mobile Anti-virus 4.6 is available to download at
http://www.netqin.com/products/antivirus/ and on Android Market.
About NetQin
Founded in 2005, backed by Sequoia, Mayfield, Fidelity and Ceyuan VC, NetQin
Mobile Inc. (referred to as "NetQin" hereafter) is a global leader in mobile
security services, delivers proven mobile security solutions based on a
cloud-computing model, including anti-virus, anti-malware, anti-spam, privacy
protection, data backup and recovery, as well as data management - to more than
70 million users in more than 200 countries and regions worldwide - to protect
them against mobile security threats. As the market leader in mobile security,
NetQin holds 67.7% market share of China mobile security market (2010 Whitepaper
on China Mobile Security Market by Frost & Sullivan, January 2011), and has
received multiple industry awards and honors, including Technology Pioneer 2011
by the World Economic Forum, and the 2009 China Frost & Sullivan Award for
Mobile Security Market Leadership.
For more information, please visit http://www.netqin.com .
Subject Codes: PC/t.110222010011317, PR/dest.Public, PT/lang.en, IN/CPR,
IN/STW, IN/TLS, IN/HTS, IN/TCS, RE/China