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Paano Malalaman Kung May Malware Ang Phone?
Reset or restore your device following these steps for iOS
Watch out for warnings of identity theft and put a fraud alert on your credit account.
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Ano Ang Malware?
Short for ‘malicious software’, malware is software designed to cause damage to a computer, server or network. Malware is often referred to as a virus or infection and can come in many forms including the following types:- Adware – designed to show frequent ads to a user in the form of pop-ups, sometimes redirecting you to web pages or applications
- Banker Malware – attempts to s†éál users’ bank credentials without their knowledge
- Ransomware – demands money from you in exchange for the files or the functionality of the devices being ‘held hostage’
- Rooting – ‘roots’ the device, essentially unlocking the operating system and obtaining escalated privileges
- SMS Malware – manipulates devices to send and intercept text messages resulting in SMS charges without you knowing
- Spyware – monitors and records information about your activity on your device without your knowledge or permission
- Trojan Malware – hides itself within a piece of seemingly innocent software
Ano Ang Mga Symptoms?
A few signs you’ve got mobile malware and your device has been compromised include:- Battery draining faster
- Pop up ads
- Unexplained apps
- A surge in data consumption
- Unexplained charges
- Reduced performance
Ano Ang Mga Causes?
Cybercriminals looking to have a greater return focus their efforts on organizations and use a variety of tactics to infect the maximum number of corporate devices. Here are a few ways mobile malware can get to your device.- Infected applications – häçkers infect known applications or create their own and are usually downloaded from third-party app stores
- Malvertising – Online advertisements are infected with malware, distributed by ad networks and appear silently on legitimate sites
- Scams – Rely on the user being redirected to a malicious web page after clicking on malicious email, text message or pop-up screen
- Direct to device – Requires direct access to the device to download or sideload malware
Ano Ang Treatment Na Pwedeng Gawin Kung May Malware Ang Phone Mo?
So you’ve got a malware infection, what now?Reset or restore your device following these steps for iOS
- Use iCloud to back up the data on your device
- Go to Settings > General > Reset
- Click “erase all content and settings” to clear all apps and data
- Restart your iOS device and set it up again.
- Sign in to iCloud when you set up your iOS device and restore your backed-up data.
- Re-download your apps again from the App Store
- Go to Settings >> Security >> Device administrators
- Find the suspicious app
- Uncheck the box
- Choose “Deactivate”
- Select OK
- Return to Apps or Application Manager to uninstall
Watch out for warnings of identity theft and put a fraud alert on your credit account.
Paano Mapeprevent Ang Malware?
The best remedy is prevention. Stay safe from malware by following this guidance:- Don’t download apps from third-party app stores
- Read the reviews before downloading apps
- Uncheck the “Install from Unknown Sources” option on Android
- Install OS updates as soon as they are available to ensure important security patches are in place
- Check app permissions before installing an app in case it is asking to access something it doesn’t need to, like camera access for a calendar app for example
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