And it would seem that this initial period was the most
dangerous to users. The period when formed hundreds
applications for practically nothing, or duplication
simple functions. In practice, when Android only worked on his
the popularity of such tools primarily affect
system stability and smartphone.
The share of individual platforms on the market
of smartphones in recent years
It was not until many years later, when Android has become a mature and very
a complex system, the spectrum of threats became real. On the one
a simple reason. Android became the general scheme,
today is used by more than 80 percent of smartphone users
the world (second iOS is less than 15% of users), and
number of applications on Google Play more than 1.5 million.
And there are yet more independent website with applications. And even
if each of them offers fewer items than Google Play, it
the percentage of malicious programs there is even 20 times
higher.
The huge popularity of Android works to the advantage
cybercriminals
Now that Android has gained such a large user base, not surprisingly,
that each institution whose functioning could move on
digital plane, decided to benefit from this. Of course
there are also other mobile systems, mainly iOS and
Windows Phone, but it Android is now in the crosshairs
cybercriminals . While Google is like Windows, which
thanks to the enormous popularity has become a target of attacks malicious
software. Less popular platforms like Linux or iOS seem
safe, because fewer users are less Listed
cases of cyber attacks. With Android is just like with cars
and airplanes. It is the latter we consider to be dangerous, but only
because almost everyone drives a car, and the threat that it
it carries easily shrugged off.
First – a smartphone and Android are inseparable
Friends
The above statement is not the complete truth, but each
user smartphone running Google must realize that
its security depends on the security of the system platform
which uses. Last year, the laboratories G DATA
posted about 2 million mobile malware
(estimates, thousands of new submissions per day) which proves that
upward trend in the number of threats persists and takes
force. One should expect that each of them can affect
also us.
The number of threats and infections for Android
counts today millions
Why? Smartphones have become inseparable companions in
our work and private life. We use them as natural
the way that we are not able to see the moment in which someone
take over our data, overheard conversations, steal valuable files
Memory smartphone, or steal money from your account. Is it
made possible by a certain weakness of smartphones, which are also
their strength. Of course we are talking about the rights they confer
installed applications.
Second – applications typically want more than they need
The latest version of Android numbered 6 brings
a very valuable function which is to inform users about the attempt
use of its powers beyond the norm. But
Marshmallow is installed so far only an insignificant number of
smartphones (fortunately, this percentage increases), which means that only
the percentage of users can count on this kind of support
system.
But in this case, ignorance may lead to the fact that
average user accepts the elevation for
application access to data or functions of your smartphone. Just to
be able to continue “comfortable” to use it.
Torch functionality in both applications, and how
different requirements. Some of them may be justified by additional
functions, and yet all?
Each installed application needs certain
permissions to be able to carry out their functions. As in
licensed social networking site or hosting pictures. Usually
the request is for only the features you need, but sometimes list
very extensive. In such situations, we should feel
concerns and try to determine if you are sure the program must be
access to the content of our e-mail, contact lists, camera or
a microphone, and even image display management.
We are fighting for our safety, but
often not where it is most important
Unfortunately, laziness makes you not care about such
affairs, although we should. Paradoxically, in the case of services
social networking or photo excited about excessive violations
our rights, although in most cases without the required consents service
he could not pursue as simple as viewing our operations
avatar of another person, whether our photos to your friends. We fight, but not
in the field where you need to. The threat may appear in our
pocket.
Thirdly – even with the official application store can be
dangerous
Google policy provides oversight made available on Google
Play applications, but it is not as tight as in the case iOS
(also not 100 percent safe, but do not install
applications outside the App Store as in the Android and even Windows
10).
Even the official store may enter harmful
applications and with this be reckoned with. Google Play recently removed from
applications store 13, which, after installation of received powers
Administrative. This allowed them to take control of the smartphone and
intrude your system files (ie. rootowanie Android). IN
Thus malicious tools can even survive
restore the system , which in the opinion of many people completely
erases any unwanted data from the smartphone memory.
This is just the tip of the iceberg. Known case from 2015
he is a card game Durak and application IQ Test, which hit the
millions of smartphones before they were removed from Google Play. Also in these
contains malicious code (sent, among others, Premium SMS), which
action at first glance it is difficult to discern.
Pest highest level is much less than
applications that are adware, but so potential
the number of infected smartphones is huge.
Controlling date code applications million
by the creators of Android is simply impossible
How to protect yourself from harmful mobile applications? Pose
control required by no powers should be limited to
we need only install the application. Directly from
app store, not by external APK files (few
Exceptions include. trial version G DATA INTERNET SECURITY for
ANDROID ). Android anyway by default to block unattended
the installation of such applications.
It is worth checking the opinions of the network, store applications and
even talk to your friends, among which the large
the probability of someone already using the application chosen by us. AND
in the end you have to remember to regularly updating downloaded
tools – most of the amendments in the case of applications for Android
safety concerns.
No one can forbid so-called malicious application
the same as the high reputation. Therefore, not only sugerujmy
name
You should also avoid modification of the system beyond what
They provide its updates. Breaking locks that allow you to
the use of unofficial functions or modified versions
always involves risk and makes it easier for cybercriminals hacking into
the device.
The following summary of certain harmful activities which may
call humanoid malware. This is just a small selection. (source:
spreitzenbarth.de).
| Type of Action | family of malware |
| Trojan that steals your contact list | Ackposts |
| User buries ads | Airpush |
| Sends Premium SMS | Boxer |
| Takes unique identifiers mTAN You need when banking transactions | Carberp |
| Captures unsecured Internet sessions | DroidSheep |
| takes over control of the device. captures all data and communications | Droid Kingfu |
| Sends personal data and opens pornographic websites | FakeTimer |
| Takes address book | Find and Call |
| Allows remote access (type Trojan RAT), making attacks DoS / DDoS and manipulation of the activity and the content Smartphone | Ksapp |
| Initializes the buying process applications Chinese external stores with applications | MMarketPay |
| Steals personal data and GPS position data | PDASpy |
| Allows you download an application that takes control of the | RootSmart |
| Allows you to perform malicious activities in Windows smartphone through a USB connection to a computer | USBCleaver |
| is used to capture personal information, data needed for the banking operations. The defendant remote Management smartphones (RAT) | Wroba |
| Steals unique identifiers for transactions mTAN bank | ZitMo |
Fourth – common sense when using the smartphone is
base
I would get lost smartphone? Probably a lot of people for more
considers likely to damage or fast display
installing a malicious application. Sometimes it is, but when
actually we lose control of our device test
Undergoes our sense when first using
from your smartphone.
If you have used a lock and login zaszyfrowaliśmy
memory, do not keep valuable data on your SD card, as well as
We took advantage of the application that provides tracking device or
erase data, there is a good chance that losses will be
small.
However, when the smartphone is protected with a simple gesture, and we do not
we control its location, the consequences could be dire. And it
only when something like this happens, we realize as
a lot of valuable information stored on the smartphone without
adequate security or backup . It is worth
Also remember what data we have provided with smartphone services
Cloud, in the event of loss does not lose even those
the data.
advertising attached to the application or
Statement on the entire page. It does not have to be true, and just clever
attempt to force us to go under unknown to us Link
The application or site suggests that our device is
Infected? It is not true, unless it is a message packet
Security. However, if this message is accompanied
installed application or as a window pops up during
Browsing the site of dubious reputation, it is 100 percent
is false. It is an attempt to force our action, which can only
end up installing malicious software. These
suggestive messages, often supported by the awe-inspiring
vibration is simple social engineering, which refers to
our psyche .
Never reagujmy on information about risks,
Ads that accompany the applications or open as
page in the browser
Wi-Fi is also a potential source of danger. Since
so we attach importance to a secured wireless networks
in the case of laptops, the more you should see to that in the case
smartphones. Also in the case of Android, we can take advantage of
Techniques encrypted secure connections through
VPN if we must necessarily send sensitive data.
With the above issue involves a question of trust to mobile
banking transactions. Opinion on this subject, even among experts
are divided – roughly half have serious reservations
the safety of such operations. Therefore, although we are hot
encouraged to this form of execution of orders, let’s
ten times do we have to do in the area and unknown to us
network.
Can we trust mobile banking applications, features
contactless payments using a smartphone?
I wish I could answer yes and to reassure all
KŚ readers. However, as for the road network should also
apply the principle of limited confidence pages, application or
users. Especially when it comes to our money. FROM
certainly the creator of the bank care about mobile applications
the safety of their users, but such appkach as in
others may occur security holes. Sometimes reason is
greater emphasis on comfort and functionality, others
together is a simple human error. Hackers do not pass up this opportunity,
therefore banking applications should always be possible
current .
If you already have to take advantage of mobile banking it
Certainly not posługujmy a public Wi-Fi network, and on the phone
or tablet Install a suitable anti-virus software.
In the last year, up 4 banks with the Polish were the most TOP20
attacked the world. Most likely, this year it
will not change.
NFC is the convenience and the threat at the same time. In case of loss
card number of transactions during which no authorization is required
and the connection with the bank, up to 50 PLN can seriously deplete our
budget. In our report threats with 2012 we paid
attention to this new vector of attack and since that time we were already
witness such unpleasant history – says Robert
Dziemianko, Marketing Manager at G Data. Here also
we recommend that health care – he added.
The last thing with which we have to realize is that,
that cybercriminals do not always seek to enforce data loss from
smartphone, which alerts us immediately. The smartphone, on which
action has custody of specially crafted Trojan may be
back door that allows criminals to track our
activity, take control of our finances and more
activities, including espionage. Therefore, many
enterprises do not allow any disposition by company
smartphones, and prohibits the use of private devices
company.
Fifth – Android as Windows also needs package
Security
Android includes basic tools
security and features such as Android Device Manager
allows you to remotely manage the contents of the smartphone and its
location. However, for comprehensive protection it is necessary
dedicated tool. It may be, for example, pack G
DATA INTERNET SECURITY for Android .
Proper smartphone protection should be
a priority for us the highest degree
The list of features of this application include:
- Virus Protection
- Antiphishing and filtering calls through the Web
- protection against malicious applications
- protection against malware
- Filter voice calls and SMS, Premium numbers blockade
- Advanced protection in case of loss of the device (including
commands via SMS) - Lock when replacing SIM card
- Blocking access to specific applications by using
password - Protection Contacts
- Security youngest users – family filter
- Control Panel Action Center to remotely manage the protection device
- Ac.gdata.de
The following screenshots show how powerful functions
G DATA packet protection for smartphones. Most importantly, each of
function has reasonable justification, and it is not only unnecessary
ballast.
Main Menu and window status
Application
Control application permissions
Various lock functions
Security Options browser
antiphishing protection applications
Using the full functionality G DATA INTERNET
Security for ANDROID need to buy a license for 80
respectively. This is a negligible cost compared with the comfort and
Security offered us the use of this application. By
the first 30 days, you can use the package without limitation
free.
photo.
Pixabay.com, Simon Cassis, bloomua | 123RF.com
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