Have you guys tried this one? I use it on my PC, but wow the Android version is intense!
From the market:
Full-featured Antivirus and Anti-Theft security for your Android phone. Protect personal data with automatic virus scans and infected-URL alerts. Stop hackers by adding a firewall (rooted phones). Control anti-theft features with remote SMS commands for: history wipe, phone lock, siren activation, GPS tracking, audio monitoring, and many other useful tools. Your ‘invisible’ app hides itself, making it extremely hard for thieves to find and disable. A standalone yet tightly integrated component of avast! Mobile Security, avast! Anti-Theft is the slyest component on the market. Formerly known as Theft Aware, the Anti-Theft portion of avast! Mobile Security has been recommended by leading industry experts that include T-Mobile, N-TV, AndroidPIT, and Android Police.
avast! Mobile Security
Antivirus
Performs on-demand scans of all installed apps and memory card content, as well as on-access scans of apps upon first execution. Options for scheduling scans, virus definition updates, uninstalling apps, deleting files, or reporting a false-positive to our virus lab.
Privacy Report
Scans and displays (grid) access rights and intents of installed apps, identifying potential privacy risks, so you know how much info you are really providing to each app.
SMS/Call Filtering
Filter calls and/or messages from contact list using set parameters based on day(s) of the week, start time, and end time. Blocked calls redirect to voicemail, while blocked messages are stored via filter log. Also possible to block outgoing calls.
App Manager
Similar to Windows Task Manager, it shows a list of running apps and their size (MB), CPU load, used memory, and number of threads and services – with an option to stop or uninstall.
Web Shield
Part of the avast! WebRep cloud, the avast! Web Shield for Android scans each URL that loads and warns you if the browser loads a malware-infected URL.
Firewall
Add a firewall to stop hackers. Disable an app’s internet access when on WiFi and 3G and roaming mobile networks. (Works only on rooted phones.)
avast! Anti-Theft
App Disguiser
After downloading avast! Anti-Theft, user can choose a custom name that disguises the app (e.g. call it “Pinocchio game”) so that it is even harder for thieves to find and remove.
Stealth Mode
Once anti-theft is enabled, the app icon is hidden in the app tray, leaving no audio or other trace on the target phone – the app is ‘invisible’, making it difficult for thieves to detect or remove.
Self-Protection
Extremely difficult for thieves to remove (especially on rooted phones), Anti-Theft protects itself from uninstall by disguising its components with various self-preservation techniques. On rooted phones it is able to survive hard-resets and can even disable the phone’s USB port.
Battery Save
Anti-Theft only launches itself and runs when it needs to perform tasks. This preserves battery life and makes it very difficult for thieves to shut it down.
SIM-Card-Change Notification
If stolen and a different (unauthorized) SIM card inserted, the phone can lock, activate siren, and send you notification (to remote device) of the phone’s new number and geo-location.
Trusted SIM Cards List
Establish a ‘white list’ of approved SIM cards that can be used in the phone without triggering a theft alert. You can also easily clear the trusted SIM cards list, to leave the one present in the phone as the only trusted one.
Remote Settings Change
A setup wizard guides the user through the installation process on rooted phones. No command-line knowledge is necessary to install Anti-Theft rooted. Also supports upgrading.
Remote Features
SMS commands provide you the following REMOTE options for your ‘lost’ (or stolen) phone: Siren, Lock, custom Display properties, Locate, Memory Wipe, covert Calling, Forwarding, “Lost” Notification, SMS Sending, History, Restart, and more.
Took forever to set up, and this thing pretty much owns your phone. Not sure if you can ever get it off, lol.
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I wonder how it is on battery life. I like the SIM protection / anti theft bits so might try it on my Streak while waiting for the Sammy Note to arrive...
Hogs battery on my S2, stock XWLA4 rooted. Wonder what's wrong. Uninstalled until update arrives.
One problem I encountered: it blocked all my attempts to root my phone (LG Optima Q) until I uninstalled it. Probably part of it security protection. Once it was uninstalled the phone was rooted with no difficulty.
well, that makes perfect sense; the "rooting" process is just a security exploitation even if with legitimate aims. However it was detected, good for the SW.
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Avast internet security beta now available on android market for people who like and support them like me lol. Its a great software
apollopayne said:
Avast internet security beta now available on android market for people who like and support them like me lol. Its a great software
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Can you give me 3 reasons why I should install a virusscanner on a Linux platform?
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Can you give me 3 reasons why I should install a virusscanner on a Linux platform?
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He/she not asking you to install it read their post.
OP thanks.
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.avast.android.mobilesecurity
Nyssa1104 said:
He/she not asking you to install it read their post.
OP thanks.
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.avast.android.mobilesecurity
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Thank for that and the link , it wouldn't let me link it? I'm a man lol If people want to know why i use it then its mainly for peace of mind that i have a AV checking everything that comes on my phone. I was just letting people know and spreading the word.
OP thats what this forum is about but any way each to their own..
Aside from the antivirus aspect of Avast Mobile Security, is there any real value in the other components of this software? Here's an excerpt from the description of this app:
"Control anti-theft features with remote SMS commands for: history wipe, phone lock, siren activation, GPS tracking, audio monitoring, and many other useful tools. Your ‘invisible’ app hides itself, making it extremely hard for thieves to find and disable. A standalone yet tightly integrated component of avast! Mobile Security, avast! Anti-Theft is the slyest component on the market. Formerly known as Theft Aware, the Anti-Theft portion of avast! Mobile Security has been recommended by leading industry experts that include T-Mobile, N-TV, AndroidPIT, and Android Police."
Is this just hype?
I am currently using Lookout for the "security" features, but some Lookout features are only available in the premium version, while the Avast app seems to offer similar features for free.
steevo1 said:
Aside from the antivirus aspect of Avast Mobile Security, is there any real value in the other components of this software? Here's an excerpt from the description of this app:
"Control anti-theft features with remote SMS commands for: history wipe, phone lock, siren activation, GPS tracking, audio monitoring, and many other useful tools. Your ‘invisible’ app hides itself, making it extremely hard for thieves to find and disable. A standalone yet tightly integrated component of avast! Mobile Security, avast! Anti-Theft is the slyest component on the market. Formerly known as Theft Aware, the Anti-Theft portion of avast! Mobile Security has been recommended by leading industry experts that include T-Mobile, N-TV, AndroidPIT, and Android Police."
Is this just hype?
I am currently using Lookout for the "security" features, but some Lookout features are only available in the premium version, while the Avast app seems to offer similar features for free.
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I've installed the anti-theft and it works great, it integrates in your phone and when you activate it the app locks down so nobody can edit it. Then you can send SMS commands from another phone you select to lock the phone, make it scream, report its location, wipe data, disable settings and even continue to do so if the SIM card is removed. The intruder can't access the app because it "deletes" itself and you literally have to "call" your code to reactivate. But there is a HUGE list of advanced SMS commands you can send to your phone if its lost or stolen, including updating the lock message, activating a data connection, making it call a certain number, and performing specific actions on your phone. The first version is annoying though with the always-on icon, but they've fixed it now
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I've installed the anti-theft and it works great, it integrates in your phone and when you activate it the app locks down so nobody can edit it. Then you can send SMS commands from another phone you select to lock the phone, make it scream, report its location, wipe data, disable settings and even continue to do so if the SIM card is removed. The intruder can't access the app because it "deletes" itself and you literally have to "call" your code to reactivate. But there is a HUGE list of advanced SMS commands you can send to your phone if its lost or stolen, including updating the lock message, activating a data connection, making it call a certain number, and performing specific actions on your phone. The first version is annoying though with the always-on icon, but they've fixed it now
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Thank you for the feedback. Sounds worthwhile. I'll give it a try.
Would be so nice when somebody could mirror the apk...as always, i can´t install it on my sgsII (due to density settings perhaps?!).
Is someone here who likes to do that for me?
brooon said:
Would be so nice when somebody could mirror the apk...as always, i can´t install it on my sgsII (due to density settings perhaps?!).
Is someone here who likes to do that for me?
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http://db.tt/kja9IP27
is free????
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http://db.tt/kja9IP27
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Thanks so much!
radeon7 said:
is free????
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Oh yes its free!
Will give it a try, some functions sound interesting, altough not the antivirus part.
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The anti theft feauture is awesome
Sent from my HTC Wildfire using XDA App
The anti-virus even with the latest version of avast has a problem for any app even if its clean but the anti-theft bit is great hence why i use on the anti theft bit and then use mylookout for the antivirus.
But would love to know which AV is the best for free of course!
You have got the Android phone and have all your personal data stored in that which includes your passwords and all personal information which is too sensitive. Just like you think your Android phone is a precious belonging to you, same is the case with the data it holds. So what if your phone is stolen or hacked by someone or it is lost?
Each day, you like some app and try to get it for your Android phone. Well that is nice but even that lets your security to lose a bit of ground. To secure your Android phone’s data, you need to have a good knowledge about enhancing the security options. Also, you got to implement some things that shield you in the times when you can get your data to fall in some stranger’s basket. Learn how you secure it.
1. Use SE Android OS
When you get some app downloaded to your phone then you give it some or more access as well. This lessens up your security. To help you National Security Agency (NSA) has created a new SE Android OS. This is a version of Android OS which is much secure and locks your phone and data exploitation by the unknown.
2. Lock your Android phone
You can lock your Android phone by setting a passcode. To do so, go to the ‘settings menu’ and tap on ‘location and security’. You will see there an option to ‘set unlock pattern’. By locking your phone properly none can use it without your prior permission and your data stays secured and intact.
3. Advanced security options
MobileDefense, TenCube and WaveSecure are few good advanced security options that you can choose from. If you lose your phone or it is stolen away then in that case you get an option to wipe off all the personal data by using these kinds of app only.
4. Apps that secure your Android phone
Get your Android phone protected from web intruders by selecting powerful anti-malware apps like Lookout. With such an app you can be rest assured that your security will remain intact when you are browsing, using your Android phone.
5. SIM card lock
In an addition to the prior phone lock mentioned in this article, you must choose for a SIM card lock by setting up a PIN code. This will secure all your contact information and the data usually stored in a SIM.
6. Third party protection
Programs and software like AVG, Norton, Trend Micro help you in securing your data in various many ways. It is better to get the premium protection cover rather than going for the free ones because a premium one provides you with a complete protection cover.
7. Full device backup
There are apps like Titanium Backup which can help you in getting a clone or backup of your phone onto the hard disk of your computer. In the case of theft or severe physical damage to your phone, backup helps you to get everything as it was.
8. Dropbox
Dropbox is cloud storage software which works with Android OS and then gives you complete access over your data on the go. One has to sign up for a Dropbox account and then save all essential and needy files in it. Without a Dropbox, you cannot thing of the backup of your data.
9. How Google helps in securing
When you have an Android phone that means, everything you use from an email to apps and contact information; all this stays with your [email protected] account and address. Simply add that to your new phone and import everything from there to the new device.
10. Secure data with AndroidLost
Go to the Android Market and search there for AndroidLost. When you find this application, install it to your Android phone (this is free for all Android gadgets and devices). By logging in with your Google account to the AndroidLost website you have full command over your data, even when the phone is not with you.
11.MY XPERIA
If you happen to misplace your Xperia™ device, the my Xperia service helps you to find it and protect private information by locking your device or even deleting all information on your device. The my Xperia service is offered by Sony Mobile Communications free of charge.
The my Xperia service uses the Google account on your device. If you are using several Google accounts on your device, you can sign in with any of them. You can connect several devices to my Xperia, using the same Google account.
For the my Xperia service to work, your smartphone or tablet must be turned on and has to have a working data connection.:angel:
Nice tips to get a bond phone
Can u elaborate first point??
drsanket_xperia_u said:
Nice tips to get a bond phone
Can u elaborate first point??
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defn by wiki-
What is SE for Android?
Security Enhancements for Android™ (SE for Android) is a project to identify and address critical gaps in the security of Android. Initially, the project is enabling the use of SELinux in Android in order to limit the damage that can be done by flawed or malicious apps and in order to enforce separation guarantees between apps. However, the scope of the project is not limited to SELinux.
SE for Android also refers to the reference implementation produced by the project. The current reference implementation provides a worked example of how to enable and apply SELinux at the lower layers of the Android software stack and provides a working demonstration of the value provided by SELinux in confining various root exploits and application vulnerabilities.
hope it helped....
is there an easy way to see if youre phone is getting hacked/virus? like a tools. because sometimes after 2-3 months my phone become slower and slower (need to reflash it again) and i use the phone just for daily basis like call, internet, messaging.
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is there an easy way to see if youre phone is getting hacked/virus? like a tools. because sometimes after 2-3 months my phone become slower and slower (need to reflash it again) and i use the phone just for daily basis like call, internet, messaging.
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it shoud nt hapn if rooted use avast security..:angel:
C00ldUdE8655 said:
it shoud nt hapn if rooted use avast security..:angel:
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rooted use avast security? protect with avast you mean? i do that, but my sola will slow down to the point i want to hit a wall with it :laugh:
Great tips man...like it
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Encang_Rojali said:
Great tips man...like it
Sent From C6603 Using xda premium
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liked it..prezz **THANKS**
C00ldUdE8655 said:
You have got the Android phone and have all your personal data stored in that which includes your passwords and all personal information which is too sensitive. Just like you think your Android phone is a precious belonging to you, same is the case with the data it holds. So what if your phone is stolen or hacked by someone or it is lost?
Each day, you like some app and try to get it for your Android phone. Well that is nice but even that lets your security to lose a bit of ground. To secure your Android phone’s data, you need to have a good knowledge about enhancing the security options. Also, you got to implement some things that shield you in the times when you can get your data to fall in some stranger’s basket. Learn how you secure it.
1. Use SE Android OS
When you get some app downloaded to your phone then you give it some or more access as well. This lessens up your security. To help you National Security Agency (NSA) has created a new SE Android OS. This is a version of Android OS which is much secure and locks your phone and data exploitation by the unknown.
2. Lock your Android phone
You can lock your Android phone by setting a passcode. To do so, go to the ‘settings menu’ and tap on ‘location and security’. You will see there an option to ‘set unlock pattern’. By locking your phone properly none can use it without your prior permission and your data stays secured and intact.
3. Advanced security options
MobileDefense, TenCube and WaveSecure are few good advanced security options that you can choose from. If you lose your phone or it is stolen away then in that case you get an option to wipe off all the personal data by using these kinds of app only.
4. Apps that secure your Android phone
Get your Android phone protected from web intruders by selecting powerful anti-malware apps like Lookout. With such an app you can be rest assured that your security will remain intact when you are browsing, using your Android phone.
5. SIM card lock
In an addition to the prior phone lock mentioned in this article, you must choose for a SIM card lock by setting up a PIN code. This will secure all your contact information and the data usually stored in a SIM.
6. Third party protection
Programs and software like AVG, Norton, Trend Micro help you in securing your data in various many ways. It is better to get the premium protection cover rather than going for the free ones because a premium one provides you with a complete protection cover.
7. Full device backup
There are apps like Titanium Backup which can help you in getting a clone or backup of your phone onto the hard disk of your computer. In the case of theft or severe physical damage to your phone, backup helps you to get everything as it was.
8. Dropbox
Dropbox is cloud storage software which works with Android OS and then gives you complete access over your data on the go. One has to sign up for a Dropbox account and then save all essential and needy files in it. Without a Dropbox, you cannot thing of the backup of your data.
9. How Google helps in securing
When you have an Android phone that means, everything you use from an email to apps and contact information; all this stays with your [email protected] account and address. Simply add that to your new phone and import everything from there to the new device.
10. Secure data with AndroidLost
Go to the Android Market and search there for AndroidLost. When you find this application, install it to your Android phone (this is free for all Android gadgets and devices). By logging in with your Google account to the AndroidLost website you have full command over your data, even when the phone is not with you.
11.MY XPERIA
If you happen to misplace your Xperia™ device, the my Xperia service helps you to find it and protect private information by locking your device or even deleting all information on your device. The my Xperia service is offered by Sony Mobile Communications free of charge.
The my Xperia service uses the Google account on your device. If you are using several Google accounts on your device, you can sign in with any of them. You can connect several devices to my Xperia, using the same Google account.
For the my Xperia service to work, your smartphone or tablet must be turned on and has to have a working data connection.:angel:
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OK, a good comprehensive list...can you give a poiner to start working with SELinux...something that will help me start developing policies or something?
please add the source. ive read the same post somewhere
Nice tips bro, like it!
So I have lately I have bought a Chinese Smartphone and when I looked at Settings -> Apps -> All some of the apps have a full access to my smartphone which is rather scary, can someone please help me identify which service/app shouldn't have a full access to my phone and also is there a website in which I can type the name of a service/app and it would tell me which permission it requires ? So this is the list:
Atci_service
BSPTelephonyDevTool
com.mediatek
com.mediatek.batterywarning
Common Data Service
EngineerMode
Factory Mode
FotaProvider
Fused Location
Google Account Manager
Google Play services
Google Play Store
Google Services Framework
Input Devices
Key Chain (A lot of permissions)
MmsService
MTK Thermal Manager
Phone
Phone/Messaging Storage
Schedule power on & off
Settings
Settings Storage
Shell
SIM Tool Kit
SmartcardService
System UI
UpgradeSys
User Dictionary (Why does it have a full access to my SMS/MMS and full network access (?)
YGPS
Search Application Provider
Google Contacts Sync
Google Backup Transport
Google App
Very Suspicious Services/Apps:
MTK Android Suite Daemon (e.g it can read phone status and identity or do everything it wants with a SMS or MMS (?) )
MTK NLP Service (What is this and what does it do
MTK Thermal Manager (Why does controller for a battery needs to have a full access to Android (?)
MTKLogger (Is this a spyware (?)
Omacp (e.g it has access to a "Modify secure system settings" or can do whatever it wants with either phone call or SMS/MMS.
Phone (I have two of them and the first one have handful of permissions where the second one has a full access to Android (?)
Shell (What is this ? It mainly has access to " access extra location provider commands, interact acreoss users etc, is it possible that this might be a backdoor ?)
UpgradeSys (I have never noticed it on another smartphone, same as Shell.)
Normal (What is this app ?)
LocationEM2 (Again, what the hell is this app ?)
What I don't understand is that many apps/services has permissions which they shouldn't have .... I have tried to for example find out what's LocationEM2 or MTKLogger but I have ended up with nothing ....
I was also thinking about rooting the device and install some firewall to block incoming connections to such apps/services which are suspicious or what's better remove such permissions. Also I know that Common Data Service can serve as a backdoor. Also I didn't connected this device to a Wi-Fi as I want to sort this stuff out first and it's a bit scary what's going on underneath the mask in this smartphone with services/apps and I must admit I'm a bit concerned about credentials used on such device. Also what's weird is that most of the services/apps I can't disable when for example on Sony Xperia M2 I could do it with most of them.
Can someone give me a hand here please ?
Kind Regards
Key Chain is a serious Virus i know.
Key Chain is a serious Virus i know. On other i have same question. I need to know about those app.
Say I wanted to have the most secure Sony Xperia Z Ultra possible (without "too much" sacrifice of useability).
In the context of this thread I define security as broadly anything barring network anonymity ie. hiding your device public IP address.
So I want security from network attackers (eg. drive-by download, WiFi attacks), physical device attackers (eg. customs searching devices for IP violations ... no really, that's about to become a thing apparently, GF and/or mistresses) .
How would you do it?
Could you please use sections of
Code:
firmware
phone settings
app settings
behavior
because I want to curate the best answers from users in this post for the good of the forum.
My thoughts so far are:
Firmware:
Root is disabled
Bootloader should be locked.
^^ These I'm not sure about - see if we don't have root then we don't have iptable firewall and hosts level server blocking.
One recovery should be used
Honestly I'm not sure which ROM is more secure than another but I'm assuming the latest and greatest is more secure so that would be MM atm. No idea if Sony is more secure than another flavour of ZU Android.
Phone settings:
Developer options off
Sideload apps off
Do not connect to unknown WiFi
NFC Off by default
Bluetooth Off by default
PIN unlock required
Auto-lock ON
App settings: (this includes apps you should have/not have and their settings)
I figure every additional app that I don't use is a needless attack surface so start with no apps at all - uninstall everything. Only install what you use ... for which you need root unless the ROM is premade like this.
Firewall app (Netguard no-root Firewall, DroidWall if we have root)
Adblock (if we have root)
AV - honestly most mobile AV seems pathetic at being secure and not acting like malware (notifications, popup windows etc) but Avast at least seems to not hog resources.
-Auto update every app
User behaviour:
NEVER:
-install apps from anywhere other than Google Play. Or possibly FDroid
-let another person use your device
I'd like to hear your suggestions, critique and everything else, cheers!
So you're not gonna install from other than google play, then what ad blocker are you going to use? Where is adblocker connecting to?
You're talking about still having a lot of apps connecting through servers that you don't control.
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You're talking about still having a lot of apps connecting through servers that you don't control.
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Well if you are worried about connecting to servers that you dont control - isnt that all servers?
At which point you may as well remove all WIFI and Mobile Data capabilities and just stick to 2G
panyan said:
Well if you are worried about connecting to servers that you dont control - isnt that all servers?
At which point you may as well remove all WIFI and Mobile Data capabilities and just stick to 2G
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Exactly my point.
The op is a long winded question that leaves you with more questions.
Probably why there's been such a landslide of security tips here
Years ago I bought a cheap and powerful rugged phone to use it as a navigation tool on my motorcycle.
A view months ago it began that the phone sporadicly opens up add websites in the chrome browser. This happens about once a day.
I read that the manufacturer is not trustworthy and DooGee delivered some firmware updates with trojan sw. So I guess in the best case DooGee tries to do some extra money by showing me adds. They may installed a backdoor that now opens these websites.
I don't make security critical things on this device but still I want to get rid of these adds. It's annoying to drive with the bike and navigate and then the navigation software is hidden because of these useless adds.
I do have root on this device using an older version of magisk.
I have Titanium Backup and theoretically I would be able to disable all processes / apps if I would know the name of the app.
But I don't know how I can find out which process is the originator of these adds.
I disabled the chrome browser but I guess there is an other process that just shows the website in chrome. So it may not be chrome browser's fault?!
And the list of all apps is long because I have to suspect the system apps also.
I tried some virus scanners from play store but they all found nothing. Useless apps...
Hope someone here can help.
Any idea for a good strategy how to find the bad app or process?
Any tool recommendation that may can find it?
Thanks.
Try Malwarebytes for your mobile device.
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Any idea for a good strategy how to find the bad app or process?
Any tool recommendation that may can find it?
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Boot device into Safe Mode: You'll see "Safe mode" at the bottom of your screen
One by one, remove recently downloaded apps.
Tip: To remember the apps that you remove so that you can add them back, make a list.
After each removal, restart your device normally. See whether removing that app solved the problem.
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Boot device into Safe Mode: You'll see "Safe mode" at the bottom of your screen
One by one, remove recently downloaded apps.
Tip: To remember the apps that you remove so that you can add them back, make a list.
After each removal, restart your device normally. See whether removing that app solved the problem.
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I am pretty sure that I don't downloaded any app that throws the adds. It must be something that comes from DooGee.
Bernal79 said:
mcafee will help to get rid of the malware
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mcafee has not found anything
James_Watson said:
Try Malwarebytes for your mobile device.
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malwarebytes has not found anything
However, thanks for the recommendation.
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mcafee has not found anything
malwarebytes has not found anything
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Not surprising me.
Malicious software comes in several flavors, distinguished primarily by their method of propagation. The two most pervasive forms are viruses and worms. A virus attaches itself to an existing program such that, when that program is executed, bad things happen. Like a biological virus, it cannot live without a host. In contrast, a worm is an independent program that reproduces itself without requiring a host program. Depending on the form, a worm may be able to propagate without any action on the victim's part. Most malicious software today consists of worms rather than viruses.
Worms and viruses require slightly different protection mechanisms because of their different propagation methods. A virus scanner operates by searching for the signatures of known viruses. A signature is a characteristic pattern that occurs in every copy of a virus. It might be a string of characters, such as a message that the virus will display on the screen when activated, or it might be binary computer code or even a particular bit of data that is embedded in the virus. These patterns are identified by technicians at organizations specializing in computer security and are then made available on security Web sites. Virus scanners can then download the patterns to bring their internal pattern lists up to date.
An Antivirus software is checking your Android devices's apps and comparing them to known types of malware ( viruses & worms). It will also scan your Android device for behaviors that may signal the presence of a new, unknown malware. Typically, Antivirus software uses all of these 3 detection processes:
Specific Detection – This works by looking for known malware by a specific set of characteristics.
Generic Detection – This process looks for malware that are variants of known “families,” or malware related by a common codebase.
Heuristic Detection – This process scans for previously unknown viruses by looking for known suspicious behavior or file structures.
Unlike viruses and worms, Trojans do not reproduce by infecting other files nor do they self-replicate. Trojans must spread through user interaction such as opening an email attachment or downloading and running a file from the Internet.
IMHO Android itself is a pretty secure operating system.
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Not surprising me.
Malicious software comes in several flavors, distinguished primarily by their method of propagation. The two most pervasive forms are viruses and worms. A virus attaches itself to an existing program such that, when that program is executed, bad things happen. Like a biological virus, it cannot live without a host. In contrast, a worm is an independent program that reproduces itself without requiring a host program. Depending on the form, a worm may be able to propagate without any action on the victim's part. Most malicious software today consists of worms rather than viruses.
Worms and viruses require slightly different protection mechanisms because of their different propagation methods. A virus scanner operates by searching for the signatures of known viruses. A signature is a characteristic pattern that occurs in every copy of a virus. It might be a string of characters, such as a message that the virus will display on the screen when activated, or it might be binary computer code or even a particular bit of data that is embedded in the virus. These patterns are identified by technicians at organizations specializing in computer security and are then made available on security Web sites. Virus scanners can then download the patterns to bring their internal pattern lists up to date.
An Antivirus software is checking your Android devices's apps and comparing them to known types of malware ( viruses & worms). It will also scan your Android device for behaviors that may signal the presence of a new, unknown malware. Typically, Antivirus software uses all of these 3 detection processes:
Specific Detection – This works by looking for known malware by a specific set of characteristics.
Generic Detection – This process looks for malware that are variants of known “families,” or malware related by a common codebase.
Heuristic Detection – This process scans for previously unknown viruses by looking for known suspicious behavior or file structures.
Unlike viruses and worms, Trojans do not reproduce by infecting other files nor do they self-replicate. Trojans must spread through user interaction such as opening an email attachment or downloading and running a file from the Internet.
IMHO Android itself is a pretty secure operating system.
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Thank you for the good explanation. But how can I track down the originator of the popup adds?
I would expect that the originator of the adds runs as a system app. If I could find out which system app does this and It's functions is not neccessary (eg system update or something) then I could kill and remove it.
BTW, after disabling the chrome browser it seems that there are no popup adds any more. For two days no more adds. I guess this is because I removed the last browser from the system and now the adds can't be opend? But still it would be cool to track down the application that opens the adds if I need a browser one time.
fpdragon said:
Thank you for the good explanation. But how can I track down the originator of the popup adds?
I would expect that the originator of the adds runs as a system app. If I could find out which system app does this and It's functions is not neccessary (eg system update or something) then I could kill and remove it.
BTW, after disabling the chrome browser it seems that there are no popup adds any more. For two days no more adds. I guess this is because I removed the last browser from the system and now the adds can't be opend? But still it would be cool to track down the application that opens the adds if I need a browser one time.
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It seems that you have turned on notification from a website in chrome. Clear chrome browsing data. Re-enable chrome. And check whether you receive any adds or not.