Simultaneously with the improvement of software for mobile phones, new viruses also appear. Trojans have been identified that infect mobile phones with the Android operating system installed. The propagation of the virus is done through hacked websites.
In order for the malicious software to get on the phone, it is enough to go to the hacked web resource, and the Android operating system itself starts downloading the malicious virus. But, if the installation of applications from any sources is prohibited in the settings of the phone, the Android Trojan will not be able to boot, since its installation will require the user's permission. This information is related to the NotCompatible virus, which can presumably be used to access protected information.
Also known is the Android-Counterclank virus, a variant of the Android-Tonclank Trojan. They are embedded in applications to the Android Market OS, and when the malicious application's service is downloaded and launched, they transmit information about the phone (IMEI, MAC address, SIM card number and IMS) and other protected data. The fact that the virus was detected has jeopardized the security of the Market.
To protect your mobile phone from Android Trojan infection, only install all applications from trusted sources. If you receive a message via e-mail or SMS containing a link to a web resource for downloading applications, do not open the specified website, but delete the message.
Explore the security permissions for the apps you want to download. If the application contains illegal content, there is a high probability of getting a Trojan along with the download of this resource.
Install anti-virus software on your mobile phone with the Android operating system. It is best to do this immediately after purchasing the device. There are many mobile applications developed by such well-known companies as AVG, McAfee, Symantec, and others. The antivirus programs they create allow not only protecting your phone from Android Trojans, but also blocking it and deleting all existing data.
