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Have Android Phones And Tablets? Prevent your android phones and tablets from being attacked by viruses or malware threat
I think all of you are aware of Android OS. Android is a venture of Google Inc. and is most common operating system of nowadays mobiles, Smart Phones and Tablets.
According to one study phones, smartphones or tablets which uses Android OS are 79% vulnerable to virus and malware attack as compared to Nokia’s Symbian system with 19% and Apple’s iOS just .07% virus and malware attack vulnerability.
Have Android Phones And Tablets? Prevent your android phones and tablets from being attacked by viruses or malware threat
As you know from very start of modern computers, malware and viruses are major issue. Viruses, spywares, rootkits, keylogges and others like these continue to harm your computing devices, looking for loopholes and vulnerabilities in your security to get through. Although users have become more aware to deploy some of the protection on their notebook and desktops but infections continue to spread like plague in computer world.
All smartphones and tablets are portable form of computers and just like computers are prone to virus and malware attack. It is hard to believe that some developers spend time to create malware for phones and tablets and computers which help them to access your personal information and misuse of your personal information and some malware may damage your device too.So any Software or program which affects normal functioning of your device can be termed as malware.
FIVE SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF MALWARE ATTACK IN YOUR ANDROID DEVICE
Increased Phone Bills
A SpamSoldier malware introduced last year designed specifically to spread to other phones through SMS messaging. It sends many offers hoping to monetize as you spread the message to whole your contact list.There are many such malware in android market which take control over your SMS function and thus increase your mobile bills. So keeping a close eye on your mobile bills is a very smart idea.
Most of the Malware doesn’t only sit in your phone but they use your data (2G/3G data plans) to transfer your personal information in your mobile to somewhere else. This activity increases your data plan bills.
This symptom is very hard to notice, since most of the users have experienced other battery issue their devices.
This is one of the harder symptoms to notice, since most mobile users have experienced some kind of battery issue their devices. These malware carries their activity in background and thus making your device work double time.So if you notice that your battery draining faster than normal then particularly it could be a malware attack.
Malware infection may cause performance problems in your device, depending on specific device hardware configuration. Decreased performance can be difficult to notice sometimes like Battery draining problem.
Call Drops and Disruptions
Some malware also designed to play with calls functions in your android device. Call Drops or other strange disruptions during call conversation might be reason of malware infection in your device.
MOST DANGEROUS MALWARE ATTACKS
Fake Banking Applications: These applications lured customers into entering their online banking details for login.
Android.Geinimi: This malware corrupted many Android games on Chinese sites.
DroidDream: This malware breached the android security sandbox of infected device and stole data.
AndroidOS fake player: This malware seems like a media player but silently it sends messages to premium numbers and increase your mobile bills.
Android.PjappsM: This malware steals information from infected device and also sends premium messages from your device.
DroidDream (aka, Android.Rootcager): This malware roughly infect 60 application in 2011. It breached the android security sandbox and also stole data.
Android.Bgserv: This is a fake cleanup tool in android market which stole phone’s IMEI number and phone Nos.
GGTracker: This malware born in June of this year and infect many user devices. This android malware once installed it sends premium SMS from your mobile charging upto $40 USD per SMS.
DroidKungFu: This malware spotted in chinese markets.
DIFFERENT WAYS TO PREVENT ANDROID MALWARE ATTACK
Always download applications from well-reputed channels, never from any unauthorized or illegitimate application sources.
Keep installation of applications from Unknown Sources at “off” in your android device.
Before installing any applications must read application reviews and see ratings of the applications. As thumb rule, I don’t prefer applications with a rating of less than 3 stars and .reviews less than 25.
Before installing apps carefully examine permissions that a application ask before installing. For example a puzzle game asking for contacts access is never a good idea. Discard such applications always use whats in your head.
Never visit links embedded in broadcast messages/emails on your phone.This might be phishing scam so be careful.
Never download pirated software or applications from any third party resources.
Always Protect your phones with Passwords
Immediately install all the OS once they are made available.
Do not share or view sensitive information in the public Wi-Fi.
Choose the best antivirus applications for your Android phone. Visit android market for Best Antivirus Application.
By following these security steps you can prevent your device being infected by android malware attack. IF YOU HAVE ANY TIPS WHICH ARE NOT MENTIONED HERE. PLEASE DROP A COMMENT BELOW.
ENJOY YOUR ANDROID EXPERIENCE WITH SAFETY !!!!
