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June 28 2013 21:35 | Last updated 21:22

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Fake antivirus attacks Android users – Symantec inform the experts involved in the production of antivirus software. The malicious program is installed on the device after blocking access to it.

This method of attack for several years and is used by cybercriminals to desktop users. Frequently after installing the application false on-screen message appears to block the computer and the possibility to unlock the device upon payment of certain fees.

are currently targeted for mobile devices running Android . The experts at Symantec Android.Fakedefender identified application that blocks access to the device. After installing a malicious application, you may encounter different problems depending on what device is used. A common problem for most of the victims is the lack of ability to remove troublesome program because it prevents other applications running on the device.

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Android.Fakedefender malicious application can also change the phone system – in some cases you can not even make a factory reset the affected devices, and the only solution is to reinstall the operating system, which may require advanced knowledge. That’s why you often have to use the help of professionals.

Experts say that this type of malicious software on the Android system can become a serious and widespread problem, just as it does for PCs.

Unfortunately, many experts believe the attacks on the Android operating system in the future will be more frequent. The analyzes of the Kaspersky Lab antivirus vendor, in late 2011, around 65 per cent. cyber attacks on mobile devices related to Android devices – at the end of 2012 the figure was almost 94 percent.