Malware and Virus threats for Androids

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

 

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.

 

Here's an August 2013 article about Cybercriminals abusing Androids thru Google Cloud:

http://www.pcworld.com/article/2046...ce-to-control-malware-on-android-devices.html

 

Here's an October 2013 PC Magazine article that reviews the best Android Antivirus. Remember that antivirus and antilmalware are not always packaged together so look for a product that covers your needs.

http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2425153,00.asp

 

Russia is the leader in malicious apps for Androids. Here's an October 2013 article from PC Magazine:

http://securitywatch.pcmag.com/mobi...a-s-massive-android-malware-industry-revealed

 

After starting this thread it occurred to me that security software makers who's revenues come from direct sales or adware may have ulterior motives. They may, I say, and I'm just putting it out there.


Here's an article that makes the case that the Android system is not easily or commonly compromised:

http://qz.com/131436/contrary-to-what-youve-heard-android-is-almost-impenetrable-to-malware/

So feel better everybody, as I do.

 

That excerpt came from this August 26, 2013 CNET.com article: http://news.cnet.com/8301-1009_3-57600105-83/android-security-holes-worry-fbi-dhs/

 

Sophos is another antivirus for Android 2.2 and higher available free at the company website: http://www.sophos.com/en-us/products/free-tools/sophos-mobile-security-free-edition.aspx

 

Five simple ways to avoid Android malware is an article from June 2013 available at ZDnet.com, here's the link: http://www.zdnet.com/five-simple-ways-to-avoid-android-malware-7000017463/