Google Android Market kills Droid Dream malware in Trojans

Here comes Google with its remote kill switch. The company's using its great power to remove Trojans from users' Android devices. If you downloaded a rogue Trojan from the Android Market last week, expect email from la GOOG explaining how it's murdered your malware. Also, the vulnerability that the Droid Dream rootkit exploits is patched.

By Richi Jennings. March 7, 2011.

Google has flipped the remote kill switch for the 60-odd Trojans that contained the Droid Dream malware rootkit. Its also closing the vulnerability that the rootkit exploited. In IT Blogwatch, bloggers ponder the perils of the kill switch.

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PSN Service Restoration Update

Sony have released the following update:

As you may know, we’ve begun the process of restoring the service through internal testing of the new system. We’re still working to confirm the security of the network infrastructure, as well as working with a variety of outside entities to confirm with them of the security of the system. Verifying the system security is vital for the process of restoration. Additional comprehensive system checks and testing are still required, and we must complete that process before bringing the systems online.

As you’ve heard us say, our utmost priorities are the security of the network and ensuring your data is safe. We won’t restore the services until we can test the system’s strength in these respects.

When we held the press conference in Japan last week, based on what we knew, we expected to have the services online within a week. We were unaware of the extent of the attack on Sony Online Entertainment servers, and we are taking this opportunity to conduct further testing of the incredibly complex system. We know many of you are wanting to play games online, chat with your friends and enjoy all of the services PlayStation Network and Qriocity services have to offer, and trust me when I say we’re doing everything we can to make it happen. We will update you with more information as soon as we have it. We apologize for the delay and inconvenience of this network outage.

Wrap your iPad in Ferrari Leather

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