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Microsoft: Tell us your Android malware horror story and get a free phone

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Re: Microsoft: Tell us your Android malware horror story and get a free phone

#11
They might not be having this campaign next year

Application verification — Users can choose to enable “Verify Apps" and have applications screened by an application verifier, prior to installation. App verification can alert the user if they try to install an app that might be harmful; if an application is especially bad, it can block installation.

from:http://developer.android.com/about/versions/jelly-bean.html

near the bottom

there is also a confirmation dialog that will pop up if a sms to a premium number tries to send

Re: Microsoft: Tell us your Android malware horror story and get a free phone

#12
post #8

Apparently Microsoft is sticking with the philosophy of, 'Without apps, your phone can't get infected'!

We have a saying in Germany: > People who live in glass houses shouldn't throw stones ( don't criticize other people when you yourself have faults and weaknesses )

Is there any mobile platform with less apps than Windows Phone?
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