Remains of the Day: Android Malware Spreading in Europe

Many people say that something is about to go rotten in the famous state of Denmark. Most of the Danish researchers discovered or revealed to the public that there are pesky Android malware which is spreading throughout Europe. Android malware is normally found in text messages. Hence, you should never give your trust to any friendly link being sent to your mobile.

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A certain Danish security firm lately discovered that a malware is found on Android mobiles which can spread by means of a text message appearing to be a friendly and harmless links. The Danish security firm estimated that there is about 100,000 mobiles being affected by this malware, primarily in the country of Denmark. Just like before, you should continue on remembering not to open any links which are too friendly and harmless. Once you are suspicious about the messages which are texted or sent to you by some unknown source, refuse opening it and delete immediately the message.

 

There is this so-called Periscope, a live-streaming app, which is made available to help you when you are in need. It added a tiny yet fun and worth it feature which is a subtle daylight curve so that you will be able to witness the sunset and sunrise when you need some help.

 

Cablevision

 

With Cablevision, every subscriber is given the opportunity to stream the CBS anywhere they wish. Before, Cablevision subscribers can only stream each channel whenever they have their home Wi-Fi. If you already have a television at home, it will make things quite superfluous.

 

Everalbum

 

Few people only know how helpful an Everalbum app can offer. You may not even know that an Everalbum exist which is created as a photo management application. However, despite of this, Everalbum is still gaining popularity around the globe. It is already made available to Android mobiles. Everalbum is somehow similar to Google photos wherein it helps you unite, as well as, recognize all your photos in a single place.

 

Scribd

 

Scribd has been existing for several years and it is now adding a sheet music to the ebook subscription service ($8.99) it offers. This is only one of the few additions it offers to its subscribers. According to trip Adler, CEO, Scribd’s sheet music may sometimes be charming or peculiar; however, it is usually searched for on the subscription service.

 

The SMS messages of Android malware in question normally contain a link which claims to be a sort of a multimedia message. When you click this link, you will immediately be prompt to go to the link and download a malicious or suspicious Android application package. The usually text message y will receive would look something like: You received a message from (country code with a sender number) follow the link in order to view the message. Once you fall in this trap and once you have installed it, it will gain administrator rights which allows the attacker to read text messages, monitor calls, erase all the data, and other things the attacker wants to do. Just be alert and make sure never fall in their trap.

 

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