Experts discuss whether certain free apps as malware classified as intrusive advertising, or solely with unwanted side-effects must be.
The Android operating system has become so popular, that the interest of criminals and spammers to obtain addresses of the system grows. A comparison with Windows and the malware in circulation is appropriate.
Again and again warn the known IT security firm Symantec, Kapersky und Lookout Mobile Security vor einigen Apps, The malicious software include, related to dowmload the Android Market Android or other free markets provide. Malicious software or malware is a threat, the commands receives, Carrying out actions and additional data from the device steals.
The dangers are difficult to detect from the outside, because of the malicious code was not coded for easy application to harmless, but an integral part of the application and respond only in the exercise of certain functions.
It certainly can not generalize, But titles like “Sexy Girls Puzzle” or “Hit Counter Terrorist” already sounds suspiciously. A user should always ask before installing, the meaning and use is the app for me on my mobile device and the provider.
Another indication of scrap apps are the rights, the need to install the app, For example, access to the modification of Bookmarks, to the phone directory and sending SMS.
Also you should read carefully before downloading an app, the user reviews and comments. Apps such traps on, Google has responded in the past and those removed from the Android Market, But before users have little attentive to these offenders have been concerns. It must not always be malicious software, leading to removal from the market, but also violations of the Google Terms of Service, recognized or reported violations of copyright.
In the Android Market apps, each developer can adjust without verification. Google checks using a Bouncer machine software apps for suspicious behavior, the. So it's a simple technical inspection. Bouncer simulate a device with the Android operating system and analyzed the functions of the app.
At this point needs to be warned before the banners in Apps. There may be costs fall! Click on the smartphone screen and the banner can have far-reaching and costly consequences, especially. Maybe you inadvertently close from a subscription contract. The trouble is, that the user does not even enter their data needs.
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