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Be Aware That SDK Contain Malicious Android Apps Code That Steals SMS Messages by stevespack(m): 5:43pm On Oct 25, 2015
If you are one of those that love developing app, or you are thinking of venturing into, it be aware of this. Chinese platform SDK (Software Development Kit) that is distributing a malicious code. Inasmuch as this very code help developers to implement in-app purchases (IAP) especially for Android apps. Well is good
you also understand that the SDK secretly steals all SMS messages that arrive on infected phones.

For long now the SDK is being offered as a free download by one of Chinese firm called Taomike. Those into App development do use it to create mobile app that provide in-app purchases via SMS messages. Well according to Palo Alto Networks the security firm that discovered the SDK. They said only the recent versions of the SDK seem to contain the SMS stealing functionality. Cont; http://eisteve..com.ng/2015/10/be-aware-that-sdk-contain-malicious.html#more

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