Malware and Virus threats for Androids

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  1. fr8te_sh8ker

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    Malware and viruses planted on websites that can attack an Android phone.

    Just a year ago I recall being told Androids didn't need protection but that has changed drastically in a short time.

    According to this article that situation has completely changed: http://finance.yahoo.com/news/5-deadly-clicks-links-never-120022292.html

    When you research and download antimalware and antivirus products use caution as websites can be a front for banking hacks and extortion attempts using pornography, etc.

    Only download antimalware and antivirus for your mobiles and tablets from company secure websites and not other download sites. Here are three reputable softwares:

    AVG for Android Mobiles

    Avast! Free Mobile Security

    Norton Mobile Security
     
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    Another good one is LOOKOUT. I have that on my Android phone and it works really good, auto updates itself too so I don't have to. Here's their link; https://www.lookout.com/
     
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    Be careful when downloading from all of the Android markets.

    An app may behave fine for a while and then launch it's attack at a future time, that would make it harder for you to know that an app is malware.

    Here's another article that raises awareness that apps on the download sites are not necessarily safe:


    http://www.technewsworld.com/story/78553.html


    Note that before I post a link on Truckers Report I check links and websites.

    We all have the responsibility to report forum posts with links that are suspicious.
     
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