ESET, the global leader in proactive digital protection, is warning users against two Android bugs that could let the malicious apps and codes run wild on your Android devices. Although these two bugs are present in the prior versions of Android OS, Jelly Bean and Gingerbread and, the bugs have been fixed in Android Kit Kat OS version, but since very few devices run on Android Kit Kat OS so far, therefore many Android users are still under threat. Installing ESET Android security app and ESET antivirus in your PC, and keeping these security solutions updated can help you stay protected. Plus availing ESET tech support at times of need is also quite helpful.
Curesec, a German Security company, found these two separate Android bugs. According to Curesec, these two found bugs can be exploited by malicious codes, to bypass the privileged permissions, specifically automatic call-forwarding or phone call to premium rate numbers.
“Android normally has to grant permission so that your applications can conduct actions,”
“If your installed application does not own the right to do a phone call, the Android OS should throw a permission denied,” the researchers write.
“However this bug is circumventing the situation and allows any malicious app to do a phone call, send [codes to the network] or hangup an ongoing call.”
According to ESET’s Threat Trend Report, there is “an escalating increase in serious threats targeting Android phones and tablets – ESET detections of such malware increased more than 60% between 2012 and 2013. This trend is predicted to continue in 2014.”
So it is very necessary for the Android users that they protect themselves using preventing and protective measures, like installing reliable Android security solutions and also keeping away from malicious apps and apps’ sources. Plus staying in contact with tech support experts like Techcillin is also helpful, as effective support, like PC support, antivirus support, Avira technical support, virus removal support etc., can be availed at any time.
Curesec, a German Security company, found these two separate Android bugs. According to Curesec, these two found bugs can be exploited by malicious codes, to bypass the privileged permissions, specifically automatic call-forwarding or phone call to premium rate numbers.
“Android normally has to grant permission so that your applications can conduct actions,”
“If your installed application does not own the right to do a phone call, the Android OS should throw a permission denied,” the researchers write.
“However this bug is circumventing the situation and allows any malicious app to do a phone call, send [codes to the network] or hangup an ongoing call.”
According to ESET’s Threat Trend Report, there is “an escalating increase in serious threats targeting Android phones and tablets – ESET detections of such malware increased more than 60% between 2012 and 2013. This trend is predicted to continue in 2014.”
So it is very necessary for the Android users that they protect themselves using preventing and protective measures, like installing reliable Android security solutions and also keeping away from malicious apps and apps’ sources. Plus staying in contact with tech support experts like Techcillin is also helpful, as effective support, like PC support, antivirus support, Avira technical support, virus removal support etc., can be availed at any time.
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