Symantec Alerts about Android Malware, said Android Smartphones are Vulnerable

Symantec Alerts about Android Malware, said Android Smartphones are Vulnerable

Some of the best AntiVirus software for PC’s and smartphones is made by Symantec. When it comes to alert people about new threats, Symantec always do their best. For the Android platform Symantec provide a top AntiVirus solution, as well as AntiTheft and Online Family Safety solutions. Recently, the company has expressed concerns about the increasing number of malware attacks on smartphones. They claimed as smartphones becoming more and more popular the number of threats will increase and we are likely to face similar concerns as we do with our PC’s.

“The major mobile platforms have finally become ubiquitous enough to garner the attention of attackers, and as such, Symantec expects attacks on these platforms to increase,” Symantec Managing Director, Sales, India and SAARC, Anand Naik said.

Most attacks focus on using the SMS Premium services to steal money, spy and collect device and user data, send spam or monitor banking transactions. According to Symantec most of these threats targeting the most popular Android mobile OS. Users should know they can prevent these android malware attacks by verifying the apps they install, checking permissions and using only reliable services. Android is not the only platform targeted, other popular OS’s such as iOS, Symbian and BlackBerry are also subject to threats.

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