Cake Tower looks cute, but it’s evil.

Google has pulled 13 apps from the Play Store for secretly downloading malware onto users’ devices. At least one title had more than 1 million downloads before it was removed, and all had glowing reviews and great ratings. But they weren’t genuine.

AT&T has today begun rolling out the Android 4.3 Jelly Bean update for the Samsung Galaxy S4 Active. The 721MB release, which sports build number “I537UCUBML2,” adds Galaxy Gear compatibility, user interface improvements, and the ability to drag and drop to uninstall or disable apps.

Lookout has partnered with T-Mobile to provide a free Lookout Premium subscription to customers who purchase Asurion PHP (Premium Handset Protection) or sign up to T-Mobile’s brand new Jump! program.

When it comes to protecting my Nexus 4 from malware and malicious apps, I’ve found Lookout for Android to be the best solution. Not only is it a great antivirus service, but it also offers features that’ll backup all of your data to the cloud, and locate your device in the event that it’s lost or stolen.

The app’s latest feature, Lock Cam, will help you identify your smartphone’s user by taking a picture of them when they enter an incorrect password too many times.

There’s no two ways about it, malware is a major problem for Android users. You may be someone who’s never been subjected to it, you may have the know-how to detect and remove it — and that’s great — but millions of other users are affected by it every year. During 2012, one leading security firm reported more malware threats for Android than it did for Windows.

The biggest threat to Android users, according to mobile security firm Lookout, is “toll fraud” — malicious apps that are designed to quietly send premium rate text messages from your handset without your knowledge. Chances are you’ll know nothing about it until you receive your monthly bill — then you’ll have a small fortune to pay in charges.