Be Careful! Android Devices Can Also Be Malware

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JAKARTA Malware is a malicious software commonly found on computer devices. Although rarely attacks smartphones, malware can also attack Android-based devices.

According to Kaspersky Lab statistical data, computer users are more often hit by malware than smartphones. This happens because computer users rarely update their systems or apps and do not protect their devices properly.

Although attacks on computers dominate more, mobile phone users with Android systems should also be careful, especially when they are sideloading. If you download carelessly, it is possible that malicious applications are downloaded in it.

Android Headlines found a malware called ToxicPanda that can take money through someone's device. When downloaded, this malware will track the user's habits when using a banking application.

After tracking the victim's habit, this malware will make payments in the account on the device. In the Cleafy report, this malware can make transactions of up to US$10,750 (Rp168 million).

The best way to avoid malware is not to sideload it. If you want to download an application, use an official app store from Android, namely the Google Play Store, or an official application created by a cellphone manufacturer.

Sideload can still be done as long as the selected website is an official website from a trusted company or developer. Never download apps from an obscure source because the presence of malware is never visible to the eye.