The characteristics and type of Android Malware

Knowing the characteristics and type of Android Malware 

Today The presence of Android malware can not be denied will be growing in the midst of the increasing number of applications made by developers. Android malware writers will not be losing his mind in the search for loopholes in order to go and sneak into a regular application, but not directly in it already infiltrated malware to exploit the existence of important data you have.



Moreover, supported by the absence of a variety of filtration systems that exist in some applications in the Android Store. In the absence of filtration systems and strict security system that, many rogue developers are taking advantage by sneaking include Android malware in existing applications.

The user will not realize the presence of malware on Android, but if you are observant and careful you can find out the characteristics that exist in these rogue applications. But it is not an easy matter to identify all applications that transformed into Android malware, as there are thousands of Android apps malware smelling roaming on Google Play.

To avoid this, you need to know the 5 types of Android malware in general:

Android.PjappsM

Android Malware type include many well-known malware infected Android applications in the Android Market. Modus disrupt the user by sucking pulse phone owners, Android malware is infiltrating into the system. Instead of sending a premium SMS as premium SMS content in general. This type of Android malware to infiltrate into the system without you knowing it at first. Having successfully entered into the system, this type of Android malware will steal and exploit personal data of users. Ranging from personal data to key data such as account numbers and email accounts.

Android.Geinimi

This type of malware Android transformed into a leading gaming applications. The system is working Android.Geinimi infect and infiltrate Android system and install the game on your mobile phone. After successful installation, the Android malware of this type will change into a mobile botnet. With this mobile phone botnet can be controlled remotely.

AndroidOS.FakePlayer

Android Malware type is similar to the kind of Android malware Android.PjappsM. The difference lies only in the medium used alone. In this type of AndroidOS.FakePlayer media, music player can also be used to alter the original form.

With music media player, the malware will send the premium SMS to trick users. As premium SMS is true, even this malware can easily infiltrate into the system your Android phone. Other identification of the type of malware is siphoning pulse silently.

Android.Rootcager

Android Malware is a type of Android malware that appear most often infects Android phones users. Just imagine had about 60 apps on the Android Market which has now changed its name to Google Play Store has been infected by the spread, but it also has thousands of Android users affected sap. Android Malware infects type system Android botnet way. Your phone will be controlled remotely by the creator of the malware. After successfully controlled, large-scale theft of data will be done without the user's notice.

GGTracker / DroidKungFu

Android Malware categorized as this type of sophisticated malware, phishing systems where mobile web users will look similar to the Android Market. Most users into mobile web pages are usually tricked into downloading fake battery saver application. Once the malware is installed it will send premium SMS to charge up to U.S. $ 40 / SMS.

Android malware is actually the creator of this type is legitimate distributor of a variety of applications in the Android Market, but as tempted by evil ways these distributors instant switch functions as a maker of Android malware apps.
Hopefully with an explanation of the types of Android malware, you can be more alert and cautious every time downloading and installing Android apps.



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