Prevention against Android Malware:
Here are some suggestions to help you avoid being deceived by Android malware.
- Be aware of the Android application available in the official store before you download. Most victims are induced to install the app with the promises of a secure device but with a fake update. Users shouldn’t need to install a third-party app to keep their devices updated.
- To detect malware applications the users should install a trustworthy and up-to-date antivirus on their devices.
- Do not click on any suspicious links from an unknown sender, because it may download malicious applications through it.
- Check the developer information, requested permissions, the number of installations, and the content of the reviews before installing an app. There is a chance that an application’s positive rating be a result of a majority of fake reviews.
As a result, Android users must exercise extreme caution when allowing this access to any app. As accessibility services are so powerful, a malicious application may exploit them to completely take over device data, online banking, and funds.
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Fernando Ruiz Apr 12, Ruiz, F., Fernando Ruiz Mobile Malware Researcher Fernando Ruiz is a Security Researcher in McAfee, Researcher, M. M., & Fernando Ruiz is a Security Researcher in McAfee Labs. He specializes in mobile threats and Android malware. Ruiz performs deep analysis and reverse engineering of malicious code. (2021, April 12). Brata keeps sneaking into Google Play, now targeting USA and Spain. McAfee Blog. Retrieved January 25, 2022, from https://www.mcafee.com/blogs/other-blogs/mcafee-labs/brata-keeps-sneaking-into-google-play-now-targeting-usa-and-spain/