Are Android viruses real?
In the case of smartphones, to date we have not seen malware that replicate itself like a PC virus can, and specifically on Android this does not exist, so technically there are no Android viruses. Most people think of any malicious software as a virus, even though it is technically inaccurate.
Can phone viruses be fake?
Types of Mobile Viruses Viruses can be hidden behind legitimate applications, fake emails, or infected attachments. Hackers continue to fine-tune their craft to infiltrate your device in unexpected ways to avoid detection.
Why do I have FBI virus on my Android phone?
For many Android owners, the problem starts because they have “Allow installation of apps from unknown sources” enabled in their phones without them realizing. This makes it possible for apps from the same trojan family that devised FBI virus to automatically install themselves in a user’s phone.
Are there any malicious apps for Android phones?
When you click on the link for more information you inadvertently download Loozfon onto your device. Loozfon is a malicious application that captures contact information from the user’s address book and also steals the infected device’s phone number. Another scam affecting Android users is an application called Finfisher.
Which is the Best Antivirus for Android phones?
Comodo has a long-standing fight with virus and the brand has made a foray into the mobile community realizing that is where the future action is. Comodo Antivirus for Android is an application available for $7.99/yr, that prevents threats from infecting your phone/tablet, and cleans the device for risky processes.
How did the FBI virus get its name?
The ransomware displayed a message (through malicious websites or a websites that were hacked) that claimed to be from Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) warning the victims of illegal downloads or copyright infringement. Hence, the name FBI virus.
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