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This Is The Ways Your Phone Gets Virus, Beware!! by iconix(m): 11:05pm On Aug 16, 2019 |
Ways android can get viruses 1. Through Apps Android can get a virus through apps, if you download an app from the internet that has virus in it and install it on your android or even ios device, the app will automatically transmit the virus it has into your smartphone or computer. This is one of the common ways bad guys use to spread virus on several smartphones, so make sure you read the description of an app you want to download or if on playstore, check whether it is verified by play protect. 2. Through Emails Attachments Yes you can get a virus through emails, if more Cc: dragnet Mod puskin honsule Lalasticlala 1 Like |
Re: This Is The Ways Your Phone Gets Virus, Beware!! by Jasen1(m): 11:21pm On Aug 16, 2019 |
One can get virus via this your link too 8 Likes |
Re: This Is The Ways Your Phone Gets Virus, Beware!! by iconix(m): 11:27pm On Aug 16, 2019 |
Jasen1:smh |
Re: This Is The Ways Your Phone Gets Virus, Beware!! by EpicNigerian(m): 1:46am On Aug 17, 2019 |
As usual, one good Samaritan will invade that link and dump the whole thing here, and I'd be right here waiting to read it all. Sorry op. |
Re: This Is The Ways Your Phone Gets Virus, Beware!! by DAutoDiagnosis: 6:02am On Aug 17, 2019 |
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Re: This Is The Ways Your Phone Gets Virus, Beware!! by MrBONE2(m): 12:18pm On Aug 17, 2019 |
Got Da remaining Gists from Oups Blog Below 2. Through Emails Attachments Yes you can get a virus through emails, if somebody sends you an email which has virus and you open it, the virus inside that email will affect your Android smartphone. For example, if someone sends an infected PDF file to you through email and you open it, the virus is going to enter your smartphone. 3.Through SMS or Bad websites Your Android can get viruses through SMS or bad websites, for example, someone might send you a text message with a link containing virus, so if you open the link, your android will be affected with a virus immediately. So you are advised to know the kind of text messages link you click for your safety. Now you might ask what are the ways to know if your Android has virus. Don’t worry, we are going to get to that in a bit. How to know if your phone has virus 1. The battery gets drained faster Now, modern smartphones have a much stronger battery than their predecessors. So in particular models can work for as long as two days on a single charge. If you begin to notice that the battery of your smartphone depletes faster than before, the device may be infected with a virus or malware. Most viruses don’t give away their presence, they function in the background, and that’s what makes your battery run out so quickly. 2. Disruptions during Calls If your calls often drop, or you have strange disruptions during conversations. This shouldn’t ring alarm bells. Naturally, you may just have problems with connection or your carrier. Bad weather may also affect your phone calls. But if this situation repeats time after time, it might be a virus, many of them have a bad influence on the quality of your phone calls. 3. You noticed outgoing calls You should be suspicious if you start to notice outgoing phone calls you didn’t make or text you didn’t send. If no friend or family member used your phone, the chances are high that your gadget is infected with a virus. Some viruses are created specifically to send messages and make calls from a smartphone. And this is how they replicate. So if your friends get spam messages with suspicious links from you, your phone must have caught a virus. All New Nokia 2.2 Smartphone Get ahead with 5.71" HD+ display, AI- powered low-light imagery & 13 MP rear camera HMD Global 4. Constant pop ups Now in most cases, constant ads and pop ups appearing on the screen aren’t sure signs of a smartphone virus. You probably downloaded an app with adware on your gadget. Such pop ups are often connected with suspicious websites. If you click on a link offered by a pop up ads, a new portion of viruses may infiltrate your phone. Check your latest apps to find out which one brought along the ads where as soon as you figure it out, uninstall it immediately. 5. There are unfamiliar apps on your phone. A very common sign of a virus is the appearance of unfamiliar apps on your phone. You know for sure that you have install them, but they do exist. it simple. Mobile viruses tends to install other harmful malware on your device. This helps them to work in tandem and gain strength 6. You android phone over heats. Infected phones often suffer from overheating, viruses and worms use your smartphones resources, putting a serious strain on the gadget. As a result, it becomes hot to the touch. You should know that if your device has become too slow and heats up even when you don’t use it much, it’s most likely infected with a virus. 7. Increase in data usage If your smartphone is infected with a virus, you might spot a noticeable increase in data usage. A malicious bug can use the data source of your gadget to send out an information and show pop up ads. Luckily, you can deal with this problem. Android phones have settings that can help you manage your data usage. Choose wireless and networks in the settings menu,then tap data usage and pick set mobile data limit. Now adjust the sliders to set your limit. Nigeria's Fastest Internet - Get Unlimited Data And More Superfast speeds Upto 100Mbps & Wi-Fi Router @ low cost. Book Now! on Vconnect vconnect.com/ internetservice 8. Mysterious charges on your phone bill An enormous phone bill is a sure sign that your smartphone has caught a virus. Some malware sends out a huge number of messages until you’re left with a significant phone bill. Other viruses act more carefully and send one or two messages a month to not racist patients. In addition, they may simply uninstalled themselves after they’ve punched a hole in your finances. Pay close attention not only to your phone bills, but to all other bills as well. Strange subscribe fees or mysterious charges may indicate that one of your gadgets has gotten infected. 9. Frequent program crashes If a game you’re playing on your smartphone suddenly crashes for the first time, it’s suspicious. But if this starts to occur repeatedly, something has definitely gone wrong. Almost all viruses affect the apps you have on your phone. As a result, programs don’t load as they should or crash unexpectedly. Another example may be a missing Bluetooth icon or any other icon on the screen. They may not be displayed if your smartphone is infected. If you notice any of the above symptoms on your device and suspect you might have a virus, there are a few different methods you can try to remove it. How to remove virus from your phone All New Nokia 2.2 Smartphone Get ahead with 5.71" HD+ display, AI- powered low-light imagery & 13 MP rear camera HMD Global 1. Run a phone virus scan Google Play is full of antivirus apps that you can use to scan for and remove a virus from your phone. Here’s how to download and run a virus scan using the free AVG AntiVirus for Android app, which scans apps and files for threats in real-time. Go to the Google Play Store and download and install AVG AntiVirus for Android Open the app and tap the Scan button Wait while the app scans and checks your apps and files for any malicious software If a threat is found, tap Resolve Uninstall the malicious app That’s it How to prevent your phone from getting virus The best way to prevent a virus or other form of malware from infecting your phone is to revolt against technology and stop using a smartphone. No? Okay, then if you use an Android device, you better make sure you’re using a reliable antivirus app, such as AVG AntiVirus for Android, that can scan your apps and files for any threats that may try to compromise your device or personal information. As mentioned earlier, you should really be avoiding third-party app stores. Yes, malware does make its way onto Google Play from time to time, but this will still help Android users avoid the vast majority of threats. As for iOS users, reconsider jailbreaking your iPhone. 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Re: This Is The Ways Your Phone Gets Virus, Beware!! by makademande: 4:33pm On Aug 17, 2019 |
how smart is the new tecno phantom 9 screen finger print |
Re: This Is The Ways Your Phone Gets Virus, Beware!! by iconix(m): 5:50pm On Aug 17, 2019 |
makademande:compared to other under fingerprint i have seen, it is not fast but it still works okay but in terms of speed unlocking, it is slow. It takes about 3seconds to unlock |
Re: This Is The Ways Your Phone Gets Virus, Beware!! by Mrtoks: 6:02pm On Aug 17, 2019 |
Re: This Is The Ways Your Phone Gets Virus, Beware!! by scarycuteface(m): 6:05pm On Aug 17, 2019 |
makademande:I think it's smart enough like every good fingerprint scanner. |
Re: This Is The Ways Your Phone Gets Virus, Beware!! by ddjay: 6:10pm On Aug 17, 2019 |
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Re: This Is The Ways Your Phone Gets Virus, Beware!! by Nobody: 7:12pm On Aug 17, 2019 |
pls what is the best anti virus for android phone |
Re: This Is The Ways Your Phone Gets Virus, Beware!! by iconix(m): 7:26pm On Aug 17, 2019 |
ikestephen:people eeh, you don't read the post finish you Don throw question |
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