Thursday, April 17, 2014

Signs that your Android device is infected - teleSUR TV

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Despite being the dominant operating system in the world of mobile devices, it is a fact that Android does not have the added security for users

According to the data from Kaspersky. Lab 2013 143 mil only 211 cases of malware for smartphones and tablets is detected. About 98 percent only in the Google platform.

This is why the same security company made an list of the most common signs that account if your mobile device is infected, <.. / b> plus some tips to keep you protected

1 – unwanted adverts: If suddenly appear pop-ups with ads or intrusive advertising, it is likely that the system is infected

2 – High congestion in sending data.. There are times when some viruses increase the use of data to make the appliance is connected to a website click on a specific listing, send automatic messages or download files

3 – Payments has elevated ends meet.. If you used the little smartphone, but still the end of the month bill is high, probably one of these programs is sending SMS without your permission or even make calls not allowed

4 – Applications unsolicited.. If your device appear’ve never purchased applications can be a virus

5 – Applications using unnecessary features.. Some malicious applications request permissions or functions that should not be used. It could be a virus

6 – strange activity online accounts.. As in desktop computers, a hosted virus on a mobile device is also capable stealing passwords, credentials, post and stored data 7 – Applications that require money to unlock the device.. A clear case of blackmail. No application or company required to pay to unlock the device.

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