Android Phones - millions infected with bug (1 Viewer)

[Robert Clark]

Malware hits millions of Android phones
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-36744925

 

[Gorse Hill]

Malware hits millions of Android phones
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-36744925

So glad I got an iPhone now

 

[Robert Clark]

So glad I got an iPhone now

I was going to say that (being and iPhone owner) but one smart arse is enough

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[Speve]

So glad I got an iPhone now

Bump

 

[snowdrops]

All phones get infected frequently, whether that's Android or Apple, updates clear them. Other solution is to download Avast or similar to protect your phone in the first place.

 

[Tootles]

I dont care. The only people who contact me are malware companies, and it's nice to chat with someone.........

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[Robert Clark]

I dont care. The only people who contact me are malware companies, and it's nice to chat with someone.........

Have you ever thought about joining Jehovas Witnesse's

Little bit if walking
Little bit of talking
And that nice leather briefcase too

 

[jollyrodger]

more gloom and doom from the bbc as if the tennis wasn't enough

 

[Tootles]

Have you ever thought about joining Jehovas Witnesse's

Little bit if walking
Little bit of talking
And that nice leather briefcase too

I did apply.........But they didnt like my 'Gott Mit Uns' belt buckle for some reason.

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[Robert Clark]

I did apply.........But they didnt like my 'Gott Mit Uns' belt buckle for some reason.

Their loss

How about

I did apply.........But they didnt like my 'Gott Mit Uns' belt buckle for some reason.

maybe it was because you were wairing your belt round your turban?

 

[Tootles]

In fact, they were not impressed with my interview suit.

(Some parts of the picture have been obscured to protect those easily troubled by symbols not containing red flags and hammers/sickle's).....

 

[Robert Clark]

In fact, they were not impressed with my interview suit.

(Some parts of the picture have been obscured to protect those easily troubled by symbols not containing red flags and hammers/sickle's).....

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Whatever happened to freedom of speech?

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[DBK]

Reading the item it says it affects older operating systems than both my devices run - and I don't live in China where it seems most prevalent. But it is a useful reminder of the vulnerabilities of electronic devices.

 

[Tootles]

Whatever happened to freedom of speech?

Exact. My point entirely.

 

[Robert Clark]

Exact. My point entirely.

We let people take it away from us
Just a little bit
Every day

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[PeteH]

We let people take it away from us
Just a little bit
Every day

Or for the last 43 years?

Pete

 

[iandsm]

All phones get infected frequently, whether that's Android or Apple, updates clear them. Other solution is to download Avast or similar to protect your phone in the first place.

Really, I never heard of an iPhone getting infected with bug or malware.

 

[Langtoftlad]

Just to cheer your day....
Thousands of cheap Chinese tablets have been sold (are still being sold by reputable retailers ) infected with a delay activated Trojan embedded in the system firmware . Called Cloudsota. Mainly affects tablets with the Allwinner processor - but not exclusively.

How do I know , yup friend of mine, her grandkids's xGody tablet has just been taken over .

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[snowdrops]

Really, I never heard of an iPhone getting infected with bug or malware.

My mate works in that field and the hubby works in a wider, but similar area. That's why you shld always get an antivirus prog whichever platform you use.

 

[Tootles]

Really, I never heard of an iPhone getting infected with bug or malware.

Gone are the days when iOS malware reports were a rare thing. Following a wave of malware attacks on the iPhone and iPad – including a massive App Store hack andan Apple ID theft operation – a new security report reveals there’s dangerous malware in the wild that can harm any iPhone, iPad or iPod touch regardless of whether they’re jailbroken or not.

 

[brodie]

My phone is infected.

It opens random apps, play store pops up all the time, those really annoying 'you have won' pop ups keep.......you know, popping up!!

I've got to get all my pics off then I'm going to factory reset it. It's on the list...

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[Langtoftlad]

My phone is infected.

It opens random apps, play store pops up all the time, those really annoying 'you have won' pop ups keep.......you know, popping up!!

I've got to get all my pics off then I'm going to factory reset it. It's on the list...

Hate to be the bearer of bad news... ,
but I doubt a Factory Reset will clean your phone.
As I understand it, the malware is embedded in the actual operating software.
You'll need to "root" the phone (hack it) to access the is & remove the infected code.

I'm researching the possible methodology but I think the risk of bricking the tablet is quite high - not such an disaster with a £35 cheapie.

 

[iandsm]

Oh well, I have heard now. Bugger, but I won't loose sleep over it

 

[Robin McHood]

Heh-heh, at last a chance to give my skipper stick, he's always on about how wonderful his Android is and he's been very quiet this trip... I wonder if he got the bug....
Biggest sale point as far as I'm concerned is that since SWMBO went Apple I never get any computer questions on leave which after 42 days spent with 100+ guys who don't know their a from their e in the IT world despite being considerably younger than me is somewhat of a relief....

Most important question on a DSV doing 24/7 saturation dive work in hazardous conditions?? - Why cant I get on Facebook......

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[DBK]

My phone is infected.

It opens random apps, play store pops up all the time, those really annoying 'you have won' pop ups keep.......you know, popping up!!

I've got to get all my pics off then I'm going to factory reset it. It's on the list...

I would install Malwarebytes and run it and see what it can find and hopefully fix. If you have a phone it should be fixable, as the item listed earlier was about Chinese the tablets which have the trojan embedded and therefore not readily removed. If you have a different device the malware should be removable using the right software.

 

[bungy]

Hell of a story when something affects less than 0.00001% of the active devices, running old versions of the os which doesnt get security updates any more, in a part of the world that predominatley use alternative app stores which have no controls over app code quality...

And lets not forget neither android nor ios can be infected by viruses..they have to be installed by the user.

But defo watch those cheap chinese imports ..personally id never buy one..


And just for balance...and again in china
https://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&s...dNlxqiQjjuLZGdxmQ&sig2=wujAJCnL4T7IUZxyAxNCZA

 

[Autowbars]

I thought i phones, pads could not get viruses, malware etc.
Has both for years with no problem

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