Smartphones, like computers, can be attacked by viruses. Malicious applications are designed to steal personal data, and in the process, the phone may even fail.
What to do if there is a virus in your phone or you suspect its presence? You need to determine whether your device has really been infected with malware. If the answer is yes, then it should be removed.
How to remove virus from phone?
To uninstall, you need to install and run an antivirus program - this is the only method that will allow you to get rid of unnecessary software without loss. You can use any utility:
- Kaspersky Mobile Security
- Avira Antivirus Security
- Avast! PDA Edition
There are others that are easy to find on the Google app store. We scan the phone with any application - if viruses are found, they will be removed. There are situations when the smartphone refuses to work in normal mode even after verification. If you cannot remove the malicious utility through the antivirus, you can use the factory reset. Be sure to save all important data beforehand, as they will be deleted from the device's memory. When everything required is copied, go to the settings section and reset them to factory settings.
How to determine the presence of a virus?
Viruses do not always show any signs of their presence. But if your phone started to malfunction, the programs stopped turning on, the encoding changed - this is a serious reason to check. When the operating system freezes and strange pictures are displayed on the screen asking you to send SMS, it's time to turn on the antivirus. There can be many situations, but usually they lead to problems in the operation of the smartphone.
How to avoid infection?
Usually viruses enter the phone due to the user's negligence. This happens during the installation of unlicensed programs and games that were downloaded from third-party sites. Such an application, installed by a gullible user, will allow an attacker to gain control over the phone's OS, use the functions he needs, which can lead to loss of finances in the future.
Be careful! Modern versions of malware make it possible to collect as much data as possible about the owner of the device: contacts, photos and videos, passwords from different sites.
Sometimes viruses catch on the Internet by clicking on various links. If you often visit various resources, we recommend that you install an antivirus. Even if the phone behaves normally, do not be lazy to check it every few days. If the device is still infected, do not panic. Install the antivirus you like, it will help you deal with the problem. If this does not help, the settings can be reset by returning the device to its original state.
