5 Top Android Malware of 2012



#2. Andr/BatteryD-A:

As the mobile devices are growing more and more to perfection, one of the major issues that they possess is the battery life. The Andr/BatteryD-A notices this problem as its starts itself to spread throughout the device. This app comes perfectly disguised in promising the user that the software can extend the battery life of the device. As the user installs the app in his device, it sends potentially identifiable information to a server using HTTP. Along with that Andr/BatteryD-A also can display unwanted advertisements. So there after, whenever the user is busy browsing, this app starts its process by sending information’s to the server, which can really drain the battery life of the device along with aggressively displaying advertisements. The Andr/BatteryD-A is also called ‘Fake Battery Doctor’ as it disguises itself falsely claiming that it can save battery life in Android devices. This app is credited as one of the most aggressive malware in Android platform.