The analysis revealed that Android phones and tablets were the most widely used technical devices across the country. Are your Android devices safe enough?
Since its initial inception, this system has highly improved and spread .However, the main weakness of this system is the security issue.
As Android is an open source operating system, apps for this system may be conveniently installed. Taking the advantage of this vulnerability, malicious users create malwares which make android systems infect with viruses.
How should the users deal with the spread of these softwares as a result of Google 's lack of control over the softwares loaded to Play Market ?
For this reason, the users should have information on Android viruses and its working principles. For this purpose the following information is about viruses.
Trojan horse's power
The power of Android Trojans is very effective.
- This is the most improved Trojan horses which record your phone calls. CA security researchers discovered that this Trojan horse stores your phone calls in .amr format and sends to the Server while you connect to the Internet. The data stolen by Trojans can be used to blackmail you.
- In addition, there are some Trojan horses which may steal IMEI number of your mobile phone and block it making unusable.
- There are also Trojans which send unauthorized messages.
In short, all your information is under their control. Its main reason is Android' s permissions. When you install an app, you're presented with a list of permissions that application is declaring. The detail page in the App centre displays information about which permissions are given to App. These important permissions allow the Android Trojan app to access to all data on your cell phone. You should read all permission requests carefully for Android safe use. For example , why does this app require the permission? Download and install only apps that you trust. Thus, you should read thepermission requests while you install the apps. You should choose apps carefully which you are downloading.
Android Counterclank
When you download apps from Play Market you should pay attention comments and reviews about the app, as well as, the name of company and its popularity. For example, If the popular game Counter Strike is built for Android platform you will see information about it on the other websites .It is not recommended to download this kind of apps and games which hide behind famous companies. Because you can download this kind of malwares to your phone in this way. If you are careful with these points you will secure your phone. In addition, information on Android security apps is given below.
Antivirus Free:
Antivirus softwares are also important for mobile phones. As you know, Antivirus Free is released as free software. In addition, Lookout Security is also recommended software. It is possible to pinpoint the location of your phone via this software when your phone is stolen.
The first step is to disconnect from the Internet if your android devices are infected with viruses. In fact, Internet access keeps Trojans active. Turn off your phones if it still connects to the Internet . It should be noted that there are also Trojan viruses which copies itself to the root folder. Although you copy the memory card and reset your phone to the factory settings, Trojans will stay in the root folder. Therefore, the best solution is formatting mobile phone. In addition, memory card should be formatted for security.