Malware on Android Phones

Beware of Malware Attacks on Your Android Phone

(with video below) FBI recently issued an alert regarding malware attacks on the Android operating system. Users are receiving emails about random topics, from “unread messages” and “cat food coupons” to “work-at-home opportunities that promise a profitable payday just for sending out email” to “business electricity rates”.

When you click on the link for more information you inadvertently download Loozfon onto your device. Loozfon is a malicious application that captures contact information from the user’s address book and also steals the infected device’s phone number.

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Another scam affecting Android users is an application called Finfisher. Finfisher is a type of spyware which allows the device to be operated remotely. The installation of this malicious software is disguised as a system update. These threats to Android users’ devices are being sent via fake premium SMS messages.

Watch the video below to see how you can spot dangerous Android apps:

How To Spot Dangerous Android Apps Video

 

Android Apps: How To Avoid Malware

Scammers are becoming more sophisticated and their infrastructure, code and techniques at avoiding antivirus software are successful more now than ever before. As with preventing any malware, Android users need to be cautious about opening emails or clicking links in communications that come from unknown senders.

Teenage users were particularly susceptible because they believe their phone is safe and that any messages they receive on the device are legitimate. Parents need to talk to their kids about the importance of confirming sources of communication before it is too late.

 

If you are concerned about an email or a system update message you receive, do an online search; check reviews about these threats and you may well find that the “system update” you were told to install is a malware scheme.

Also, never connect to unknown wireless networks as these can be used to capture your device’s information before routing you to a legitimate server.

You can also have a security program installed on your phone.

 

Having a mobile security program installed makes it much easier for users to keep their phones safe from outside threats and can keep their data safe. These programs will monitor the phone throughout the day and create an alert if anything suspicious is noticed.

Whenever a new app is downloaded, the program will scan it for viruses and malware, which can help prevent malicious software from making it onto the phone in the first place.

Since so many users keep personal and financial information on their phones, having this added security makes a great deal of sense.

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Questionable Apps: How To Report

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