EYE! Four tips to protect yourself from malware attacks … – SME Journal

recently reported the appearance of a new malware, listed as one of the worst vulnerabilities Android as would endanger 95% of devices using that operating system in the world.

Stagefright, this malicious code discovered a few days ago by the American company Zimperium operates through a Multimedia Message (MMS) sent to the cybercriminal cell phone number of his victim. This file can infect that computer even if its owner does not execute, and once this happens, the hacker happens to take control of the mobile device.

While Google already announced the distribution of a patch that fixes the vulnerability, an engineering manager Widefense, Guillermo Cortez, gave the following tips for Android users:

1. Disable the automatic downloading content of my . This implies that the user reviews the applications you have installed on your mobile device and disable them alternative auto download content MMS are received. “In Android there are many apps. The best known are those that are already installed on the device, such as those of Google. One is the social network Google +, through which they can receive messages with videos and photos general function is enabled by default, “says the expert.

2. MMS wary of strangers. The second suggestion indicates that the person avoid opening the multimedia content (pictures and videos) you receive from strangers. This can come through applications like Whatsapp or traditional mail, among others.

3. Be aware of the release of the patch announced by Google. Guillermo Cortez indicates that is relevant to each user of Android to follow up this issue and watch for the notifications it receives in order to install the update as soon as possible before mentioned. “Remember that Google, unlike Apple, Android distributes patches through smartphone and tablet makers that use its operating system, and not directly to users as with IOS devices.”

4. Having an antivirus. Every Android user should have installed on your computer antivirus software, because as the operating system is very popular in the world has become the main target of hackers.