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 malwarewas 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 can affect users across Europe and Russia. Fortunately the apps are easily spotted and deleted, but were downloaded 14,000 times before being pulled -- so if you see anyone experiencing similar issues, you can let 'em know how to solve it.

Source:http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/14/google-pulls-android-market-malware-that-exploits-sms-hole/