Introduction
Malware is software used to disrupt gather sensitive information, or gain access to private systems. Any program or piece of software that affects the working of a device can be called malware.
Nowadays, Mobile phones have become the victim of malware attacks. Among the mobile phone malware attacks, the Android smart phones are largely targeted by the hackers. This is mainly due to the reason that the Android applications market provides an open platform for the applications. Another major factor is that over fifty mobile phone companies manufacture smartphones with the Android operating system.