Windows Phone Thoughts: Windows Mobile Trojan on the Loose?

"A Window Mobile PocketPC trojan that disables Windows Mobile application installation security has been discovered in China. WinCE/InfoJack sends the infected device’s serial number, operating system and other information to the author of the trojan. It also leaves the infected mobile device vulnerable by allowing silent installation of malware. The trojan modifies the infected device’s security setting to allow unsigned applications to be installed without a warning. The trojan was packed inside a number of legitimate installation files and distributed widely. It has been distributed with Google Maps, applications for stock trading, and a collection of games."



Literally years after Pocket PC antivirus software hit the market, we finally might have one of the first potential trojans. The post is on Avert Labs, part of McAfee who, ahem, sells AV software. Skeptical hat aside, it is bothersome when software starts making changes without asking, regardless of how legitimate the intent of the software author. The website author where the "trojan" was found claims "the software was just necessary to collect information on the types of mobiles used to access their site." You can find out which behavior Avert Labs is concerned about here. The original website is no longer online due to a local law enforcement investigation. So, how many of you have AV installed on your mobile device or plan to use it in the future?