An insect icon appears on my android for no reason. How can I get rid of it?

[AC Question]

Hi all! Since a couple of days ago I noticed that an icon of a red and yellow bug appears on my phone and if I click on it it takes me to a page which seems to include news from Reuters. I have no idea where it comes from. But I suspect its a malware. Any suggestions how I can get rid of it?

 

[belodion]

Does it persist in Safe Mode?

 

[B. Diddy]

Welcome to Android Central! Which phone? Where does the icon appear -- on the homescreen itself, or on the status bar? Can you show us a screenshot? http://forums.androidcentral.com/ge...ide-how-post-screenshots-android-central.html