“Malicious” Android apps are just aggresive advertising, says Lookout Mobile - VentureBeat

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[**"Malicious" **Android** apps are just aggresive advertising, says Lookout Mobile**][2]
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Last week Symantec reported 13 potentially malware-carrying **Android** applications, that it said may make up a family of botnets. Mobile security firm Lookout Mobile, however, is now saying the apps are just an advertising network.
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