Verification of Malware reality of Android mobile phones

Smartphone malware is not yet regarded as a major threat, but his coming. Malicious software is to jump from PC to mobile phones android, the platform smartphone in anticipation of what a ball quickly target of malware. And if you can remember the applications Droid­Dream and plankton infected Android, an infected application which was released in the Android Market with the capacity to infect thousands of mobile android users before anyone was able to detect the existence of the malware.

While taking note of the incident DroidDream, many phones that downloaded the software had been infected with a Trojan and rooted your phone and later gave vital as the numbers of cell phone data and the location of the user to a remote server. The same day, Google destroyed the contaminated in the Android Market apps and dragged the apps from phones remotely. The damage made by the DroidDream Trojan horse later published an update for re-pair.

How to protect yourself

The surest way is of course to prevent unknown applications and if necessary, research apps and their editors in detail before making the download button. Before you install an application, you must ensure that applications hosts a list of authorizations for services that must obtain access to the application on your phone. For example, if an application requests access to an alarm clock, does not need to access your phone's contacts list. And if something in the screen of consent seems suspicious, ensure thorough precautions before downloading the app.

Touch screen android phones can be very dangerous when navigating in the network, therefore should in the aspect of what you click while surfing the web. Some time in June, a 'Mirador' mobile security company exposed malicious advertisements targeting android smartphone users and deliberate to defraud install infected apps. Some types of mobile antivirus such as Lookout Mobile Security software, have features designed to protect you from malware such as these.

However, it is recommended to install antivirus software on your android phone. Most of the security companies of great home such as McAfee, AVG and Sy­­mantec has a downloadable mobile application to protect your smartphone. In addition to protection against malware, these applications include vital skills to block 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 tremendously reduce your phone's ability to obtain have against malware activities.

At least for the moment, android mobile phone malware is very easy to avoid; but it was reported that you there is the first step toward shielding yourself and vital data falling prey to her.

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