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Android.Counterclank - Update from Symantec

http://www.symantec.com/connect/blogs/update-androidcounterclank

QUOTE: Last week, we posted a blog informing Android users of the discovery of new versions of Android.Tonclank, which we have named Android.Counterclank. The blog generated a bit of discussion over whether these new versions should be a concern to Android users. When classifying applications, our focus is on whether users want to be informed of the application's behavior, allowing them to make a more informed choice regarding whether to install it.

Android.Counterclank - SYmantec Malware description
http://www.symantec.com/security_response/writeup.jsp?docid=2012-012709-4046-99