Google this week to remove two applications on the Android Market and has a feature that allows the company to delete applications on mobile phones from a remote user.
Google did not disclose the name of the application, saying only that they remove two free application made by security researchers for research purposes.
However this application was inadvertently downloaded by others. Rich Cannings, Android's security chief says "But they are not designed for evil purposes and do not have permission to access personal data."
Applications that have been removed from the Android Market, but also has been removed from your already installed application.
"In cases where users may have installed malicious applications that pose a threat, we have also developed process technology from a distance to remove installed applications from their devices," says Cannings.
"If the application is removed in this way, users will receive notification on their phone."
Most users have deleted this application some time after the download, he said. Deletion option, says the Google "provides superior security to help protect users on the Android open environment."
Google did not disclose the name of the application, saying only that they remove two free application made by security researchers for research purposes.
However this application was inadvertently downloaded by others. Rich Cannings, Android's security chief says "But they are not designed for evil purposes and do not have permission to access personal data."
Applications that have been removed from the Android Market, but also has been removed from your already installed application.
"In cases where users may have installed malicious applications that pose a threat, we have also developed process technology from a distance to remove installed applications from their devices," says Cannings.
"If the application is removed in this way, users will receive notification on their phone."
Most users have deleted this application some time after the download, he said. Deletion option, says the Google "provides superior security to help protect users on the Android open environment."
