Google pulls Android Market malware that exploits SMS hole

Google’s reportedly pulled 22 malicious apps after two security firms tipped them off that the malware was tricking users into sending SMS messages to premium-rate phone lines. Android.RuFraud poses as popular games like Angry Birds , Assassins Creed or Tetris and will affect users across Europe and Russia. Fortunately the apps are easily spotted and deleted, but were downloaded 14,000 times before being pulled — so in case you see anyone experiencing similar issues, you’re able to let ‘em know the way to unravel it.