Tablets and Phones Getting Sick??
Mobile operating systems, particularly Android, are not particularly difficult to make malware for, says Blasco, and there are signs that criminals are working to adapt methods used to target PCs. “We have found samples of Zeus and SpyEye on mobile,” he says.
We’ve talked about App Policies in the past, and you wonder what is in store for you in the coming years with Google Play and Malware. We can’t always be secure with this platform. I could preach to you the reason why we will most likely have this but I am sure I am not the only one on this subject. Even clicking a link on your phone could give your phone malware!
Antivirus is A Joke!
I already talked about the Android Antivirus apps. I am not sure if they are there just to make it look like they are doing something. I can’t tell which apps are truthful and which are just like a comfort blanket! So When I started talking about Malware in Google, no one really believed me and I know it isn’t a very popular subject so I understand.
So you asking what can I do to protect myself?
Here are some tips to help you not get the malware in the first place!
- Don’t install new apps — if they are new they haven’t been reviewed or on the Google Play store long enough. I won’t install an app unless they have 100 reviews or more. It is just my way.
- Permissions — Checking the Permissions of an app can help you not install malware before it is to late. Remember if they want something that they shouldn’t then it is probably something you shouldn’t install!
- Install Trusted sources — do no ever install 3rd party applications, your just asking for trouble! Only install from the Google App Store and nothing else. This will help prevent from getting Malware!
Although these are simple things most people don’t even do these. If you know some way to prevent Malware then lets hear it. I have already told you some of the stuff I do but maybe you have something else to help others. Why not share it!
