Symantec backtracked from assertions last week that 13 Android apps were malicious. Security firm says code in question comes from an aggressive ad network that provides revenue to the smartphone programs. Security company says it will still identify apps that include Android.Counterclank, but will not delete them. Google said the apps did not violate any of its policies, and would remain in the Android Market. Google has declined to comment on the original malware claims or on the counter-arguments made by Lookout Security.”]
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