ADWARE
A program a musical piece, a movie, all downloaded from dubious sites, can hide the annoying adware. Then you get all kinds of unwanted ads without stopping. On mobile, things are similar, but in most cases adware pieces are put together with good versions of applications and the user does not realize that they are installing them at the same time. A year ago, a Bitdefender study found that 1% of Google Play Android phones were adware.
ROOTING TROJAN
It's probably the hottest attack you can feel on your phone. Practically, the attacker has total control over the device and stored information, as if it were in his hands. This type of attack targets devices that have been modified (rooting) to receive any kind of applications without restrictions. See, you want to fancy the system but at the same time expose yourself to security vulnerabilities!
SMS Sender
You do not find yourself victimized until you see the bill on your mobile phone, as this attack has the primary role of making money from messages sent without your knowledge. You have no notice, you do not know where you sent and most of all you do not know how much your messages cost. Taking into account that they are often sent to services with surcharge, where the attacker gets a percentage by affiliation, you can already expect a thick invoice.
Bitdefender solutions to protect your phone
I speak periodically about Bitdefender on the blog, being a promoter of cyber security. That's why I recommend two security solutions, one for Android and one for iOS.
Bitdefender Mobile Security & Antivirus protects your Android device with the following features: Antivirus scanning; Web security; Account privacy; Anti-theft, which includes: Remote Location, Remote Device Lock, Remote Device Deletion, Remote Alerts, Application Blocking; Security Apps, Reports, WearON. You can try product features for free for 14 days. After the expiration date, you need to purchase the full version.
Bitdefender Mobile Security for iOS allows you to: Check for unauthorized access to the online accounts you use on a daily basis. Locate your device, block it, and delete data from it if it has been stolen or lost. Bitdefender Mobile Security for iOS is delivered for free and requires activation with a Bitdefender account.
