Android Users - Have you checked your device for the HummingBad malware that has infected over 10 million devices recently?

bluesmanuk

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Android Users - Have you checked your device for the HummingBad malware that has infected over 10 million devices recently?

07 July 2016, 10:02

If not then read this as you might want to check to be sure.

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HummingBad malware infects 10m Android devices

https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2016/jul/06/hummingbad-malware-infects-10m-android-devices-information-apps-ads

Malware takes over phones and tablets, steals and sells information, installs apps and clicks on ads – and 300,000 devices in US, and 100,000 in UK, are affected

Advice

HummingBad malware: How to check if your Android device is infected & how to fix it - SiliconANGLE

http://siliconangle.com/blog/2016/07/06/hummingbad-malware-how-to-check-if-your-android-device-is-infected-how-to-fix-it/

HummingBad malware: How to check if your Android device is infected & how to fix it - SiliconANGLE

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digizen

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08 July 2016, 23:34

Thanks! I downloaded the AVG tool and scanned my device just in case, since it was purchased from China.
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kevin1341

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09 July 2016, 20:47

Cheers Thank you
Kevin
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