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Voodoo Carrier IQ detector app sniffs out keystroke-logging software on your Android device

Caught red-handed

Voodoo Carrier IQ detector app sniffs out keystroke-logging software on your Android device
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Did you visit Pocket Gamer yesterday? Come on, don't be shy.

If so, you'll recall that we reported on a sneaky keystroke-logging software called Carrier IQ, which is purported to be installed on millions of Nokia, Android, and RIM devices.

This slippery piece of software - which is hard to spot and near-impossible to remove - is said to capture every single keystroke that you make, as well as your location and a range of other data.

Voodoo spell

Luckily for you Android gamers out there, new app on the Android block Voodoo Carrier IQ detector will tell you if your device is infected with the unwanted program.

The app's description warns that results are not yet "reliable", but since it's a free download and future updates are expected, it's probably still worth checking out.

Just click on this link to grab it from the Android Market.

Anthony Usher
Anthony Usher
Anthony is a Liverpool, UK-based writer who fell in love with gaming while playing Super Mario World on his SNES back in the early '90s. When he isn't busy grooming his beard, you can find him replaying Resident Evil or Final Fantasy VII for the umpteenth time. Aside from gaming, Anthony likes hiking, MMA, and pretending he’s a Viking.