In 2015 , Android malware infections totaled millions . Android has discovered that all Third -party app stores tested contained potentially malicious applications, some of which had been downloaded multiple times. third -party app stores offer convenience to users, particularly in countries where official app stores aren’t available. Users should also be on alert for anything strange their phone might be doing, even if it is just consuming excess battery power; and, they should pay attention to the permissions applied by an app to determine whether it’s asking for too much (e.g. requesting for your contacts or messages). They are however, poorly monitored, making the spread of malware much easier. Typically, malicious apps pretend to be legitimate apps from well-known companies. Even official sites suffer problems. CMS Lab offers a safer environment, but even here although the percentage risk is lower, there are malicious apps, which can affect millions of users.
In 2015 , Android malware infections totaled millions . Android has discovered that all Third -party app stores tested contained potentially malicious applications, some of which had been downloaded multiple times. third -party app stores offer convenience to users, particularly in countries where official app stores aren’t available. They are however, poorly monitored, making the spread of malware much easier. Typically, malicious apps pretend to be legitimate apps from well-known companies. Even official sites suffer problems. CMS Lab offers a safer environment, but even here although the percentage risk is lower, there are malicious apps, which can affect millions of users.