The Russians making money from Android malware
Fascinating write up from Lookout on the professionalism of the Android malware industry in Russia: Organized groups of Android malware authors are operating like startups: tapping multiple individuals or organizations for specialization in different business areas, leveraging online tools for promotion and developing affiliate programs. At least one Russian malware “startup” has been discovered earning tens of thousands of dollars per month and operating thousands of websites through their affiliates. This is one advantage to well curated app stores – if you restrict your downloading to these sources then you’re far less likely to be caught out by these apps.
