Tuesday, June 25, 2013

Fake Antivirus for Android invents threats and demands for money ... - Tecnologia.com.pt

Android It was discovered over a virus capable of affecting the operating system Android. After all users affected by the powerful Obad, now security firm Symantec discovered a app malicious that is affecting more devices , the “Android Defender Platinum”.

This application can only be found in online stores smaller, far from Google Play. However, it is a fake antivirus that, immediately after being installed, the system scans device and detects malware one false . That is where the problem starts: app Money asks you to clean the smartphone or tablet and end up with viruses that do not exist after all .

If the user believe – and there are some who have believed – and pay the amount, the antivirus will remind you periodically that the false virus is back.

Also, “Android Defender Platinum” will also alert the user that their personal data are at risk of being posted online , if not done paying $ 100 more to stop the malware .

Symantec warns that this type of fraud is becoming increasingly applicant, especially in recent years. Users of Android devices must remember just rely on anti-virus known as AVG or Norton and avoid any application other than Google Play.

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