Researchers at Kaspersky Lab have discovered the first Android Malware which sends text messages to premium rate numbers.

But, before you get all excited, there are a few stipulations to how this malware is received. The app masks itself as a media player and is NOT found in the app store. The only way a person is to get the malware is to install the untrusted app from a website.

On top of that, the user is told which permissions this media player has before the install. The app is granted permission to send text messages upon install.

Symantec is gearing up to release their Norton Smartphone Security for Android. We all knew it was coming. The software comes with the following features:

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Prevents strangers from using your mobile device in case of loss or theft

- Remotely locks your mobile device if it’s stolen so thieves can’t use it and run up your bill
- Instantly locks your mobile device if its SIM card is removed, so it can’t be used with another SIM card

Protects your privacy and the personal information on your mobile device

If you suspected your new phone would definitely be virus free, think again. The Samsung S8500 Wave ships with a virus on the MicroSD card. Utilizing the famous Autorun.ini trick, when the card is inserted into a Windows PC it will automatically infect the machine.

The infection will then continue to spread via any USB drive or memory stick used in that computer. Now is a good reminder to be sure you have an up-to-date antivirus on your Windows PC.

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If you are using Windows Mobile, be sure you trust the company producing your favorite apps. It appears scammers are distributing apps with malware included. These apps to watch out for are: 3D Anti-Terrorist game, PDA Poker Art, and Codec pack for Windows Mobile 1.0.

The malware is using an autodialer to run up the unsuspected user's phone bill. Fun times!

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It has been said that 2010 may bring viruses and/or malware for the Android Platform. What do you think?

See the Article quoting the Android Security Chief about the state of mobile phone security. What are your thoughts?