I am planning to buy a new Android mobile but recently I heard that Android mobile have a big threat of being attacked with Malwares is that so? How to make sure my Android mobile will not be harmed with Malwares?
I am planning to buy a new Android mobile but recently I heard that Android mobile have a big threat of being attacked with Malwares is that so? How to make sure my Android mobile will not be harmed with Malwares?
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Yes recently Symantec and sophos lab have issued fresh malware threats for Android phones. New malware threats such as Dr sheep, battery-DA were found in Android as a part of apps which can hijack your Twiter and Facebook account. In order to protect your phone you must keep following points in mind :
1)Always check the publisher of the app.
2)Do not directly install the apps, scan it thoroughly with an antivirus program.
3)Read online reviews
4)Always check app permissions.
Dear,
Malware is Short form of Malicious software.
These kind of softwares is specially designed to System operations.
They are softwares which can gether user information and can also send them to their devolopers.
They are designed by professional hackers or computer genius.
It can damage your System as well as can also slow down it.
You can also stay safe from it , all you need to do is just use a Good antivirus and update it regularly ex. Quick heal for Android.
Dont download Third party app from any unrecognized websites.
Malwares are merely known as "Virus data", it actually looks like normal files but when it attacks the Device or any operating system, it keeps corrupting the data available in the Device and finally your Device will lose all its performance and will be slow and hard to Use.
These "Virus" files are usually associated with many Unwanted Applications and some Internet Browsing Sites,It can easily transform to devices via Bluetooth or USB. It is very Important to protect the Devices from such Files.
Using a Better Anti virus program these malwares can be blocked to enter into the Device, Install any of the Anti virus softwares like "AVG", "AVAST mobile Security", this will automatically save your Device from Malware.
Android malwares are nothing but the virus files which attack the original files in the mobile this is one of the problem that occurs with the android mobile.so you can avoid the android malwares with the installation of the anti virus software which is supported by the android and this is only the solution for your mobile to protect your mobile from the android malwares.
Hello friend,Originally Posted by Unregistered
In the past few years, Android OS has grown vastly and became very popular. In time, it became very much customizable. Being open source, developers and software experts became well-known thoroughly. Android OS came more and more closer to Desktop OS's like Windows and Mac.
So but obviously, there also arouse many Malwares which were made for the sole purpose of harming. Such Malwares can be used to harm, hack or to access personal data/information of Android users.
Such Malwares are being grown and developed day by day and are posing a great threat to Android platform.
To counteract such Malwares, many developers (including those who also develop Windows/Mac softwares) made Anti-viruses which either stop these Malwares or reduce the harm done to your device.
Here are some popular Anti-viruses:
- AVG Mobilation.
- Lookout Security & Antivirus.
- Norton Antivirus.
- Avast Mobile Security.
- NQ Mobile security and Antivirus.
- Bitdefender security & Antivirus.
Most of them are free of cost and are absolutely safe to use. Although I personally suggest AVG or Lookout.
Hope it helps,
Regards!
Malwares
Widely known as Malicious Software.These are files or software which damage or hack the system. These are mostly designed and made by hackers or masters of computers.
When this malwares enter the Computer , it can creates many problem . Some basic problems are slow down the speed , effect the performance, Damage some other softwares etc.
Sources of Malware are through an External source like
>> Internet
>> USB attached to PC
>> Bluetooth or Wifi
To avoid such problems in your device , request you to download and install an antivirus application in your device.
Some of the Antivirus app I know are as follows :And many more….
- NetQin
- Avast
- AVG
To get rid of the latest virus you can also subscribe to annually antivirus service package.
Malware can also be said like malicious software.It is the software used or created by hackers to disrupt computer operation/mobile operations, gather sensitive information, or gain access to private computer systems.You can prevent from this by using Antivirus.Those antivirus will protect your phone from virus as well as Malware.Below I have listed some of the antivirus names:-
1.LOOKOUT MOBILE SECURITY & ANTIVIRUS
2.NQ MOBILE SECURITY & ANTIVIRUS
3.NORTON MOBILE SECURITY & ANTIVIRUS
4.AVAST ANTIVIRUS
6.ZONER ANTIVIRUS
7.QUICKHEAL ANTIVIRS
Malware can also be said like malicious software. Android malwares are nothing but the virus files which attack the original files in the mobile this is one of the problem that occurs with the android mobile. You can prevent from this by using Antivirus.
- NORTON MOBILE SECURITY
- AVAST ANTIVIRUS
These are the best one.
Yes, Android is vulnerable to Malware.
Malware are small pieces of codes that can harm the Operating System, they are similar to viruses.
Some malware cannot be uninstalled like, SMSZombie which infected 500,000 Chinese android users.
Malware work by sending important information, or steal money from mobile accounts and can even send your passwords to unknown people.
The malware resides in the system memory making it impossible to detect and uninstall once they are fixed in the system.
To make sure you do not download apps infected with malware, always install apps from the Play Store.
Next, use a good anti-virus.
Download and install this app---> avast! Mobile Security---> link.
Also, Android version 4.1, A.K.A Jelly Bean is almost impossible to compromise. Its security levels are very high.
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