Student Faces 10 Years In Prison For Trying To Sell Android Malware

I’m a little confused here. This kid made what sounds like some pretty sophisticated malware that basically leaves someone’s Android phone wide open, but he only priced it at $300? And he didn’t get a single sale?

Your typical Android malware, once installed, Dendroid spies on text message conversations, takes photos, and even records phone conversations — all unbeknownst to the user (of course). Culbertson admits that he attempted to sell the source code online, but he reportedly didn’t receive any offers.

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