Beware Of Disguised Trojans In Applications, Pay Attention To The Following To Stay Safe And Protected

Things to watch out for to keep your smartphone protected (photo: Unsplash)

JAKARTA - Kaspersky researchers have recently observed scammers actively deploying Trojans and covertly subscribing to paid services by masquerading as mobile apps, including popular games, healthcare apps, and more.

Most of these Trojans request access to user messages and notifications, so scammers can then easily prevent messages containing confirmation codes.

Users do not consciously subscribe to this service, but instead become victims of cybercriminals. For example, users fail to read the fine print and before they know it, they have paid for a horoscope app.

Victims are also often unaware that these subscriptions exist, until at some point their cell phone accounts show something odd. To stay protected, Kaspersky experts also recommend:

Stay alert when installing apps from Google Play. Read reviews, find out app developer reviews, terms of use and payment details. For messaging, choose well-known apps with positive reviews. Check the permissions of the app you are using and think carefully before granting additional permissions. Uses reliable security solutions to help detect malicious apps and adware before they reach their destination. Update your operating system and any critical applications as and when updates are available. Many security issues can be solved by installing an updated version of the software.