Wednesday, October 19, 2011

Android Mobile Phones Malware Reality Check


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Smartphone malware is still not regarded as a big threat, but it's coming. Malicious software is jumping from computer to mobile phones free, malware makers aim smartphone platform in anticipation of making a quick buck. And if you can think of an infected Droid-Dream Plankton and Android applications, the infected app which was released in the Android Market with the ability to infect thousands of free mobile phone users before anyone could discover the existence of malicious software.

taking into account the DroidDream incident, a number of phones that take a program infected with a Trojan horse and rooted their phone, and later the vital information such as user location and phone numbers on the remote poslužitelj.Isti day, Google has destroyed the contaminated applications in Android Market and took applications from the phone remotely. It was later released an update to pair the damage that a Trojan horse DroidDream is done.

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safest way is, of course, to prevent unknown applications and, if necessary, research applications, and publishers in detail before you tap the Download button. Before you install the application, you should ensure that applications for approval a list of avails the services that applications need access to the phone. For example, if the application requires access to an alarm clock, it does not need to access your phone contacts list. And if something looks suspicious consent screen, ensure thorough precautions before you download the application.

touchscreen on Android mobile phones can be very dangerous when you are surfing the net, so you should be on the look of what you click when surfing the web. Some time in June, a mobile security company 'lookout' exposed to malicious advertisements aimed at Android smartphone users and deliberately deceive them in the installation infected aplikacija.Nekoliko types of mobile antivirus software, such as Lookout Mobile Security, have characteristics in order to protect from malware programs such as these.

is however advisable to install antivirus software on your Android phone. Most major domestic security companies like McAfee, AVG, and Sy - Mantec are downloadable mobile app for protecting your smartphone. In addition to protection against malicious software, these applications are vital skills, such as locking and wash your phone remotely. When you buy a new phone, it is better to install antivirus software before you add any other applications. And you'll reduce the tremendously phone's ability to get that is phishing against malicious activities.

At least for the moment, a malicious program is very easy to avoid, but be informed that there is a first step towards protecting yourself and your vital information from falling prey to it.

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