If your computer is infected with malware you need the right tools to get rid of them. Here are some quick, easy-to-use programs to help get the job done.
A popular barcode scanning app was recently removed from the Google Play Store due to malware that was placed into the code after a recent update.
Popular Chrome extension, The Great Suspender, has been disabled and taken off the browser's web store after it was flagged for malware.
Most of the time, our antivirus software will keep our computers clean, whether it's Windows Defender or a third-party solution. Still, viruses and malware can make their way onto systems. Luckily, there are some tools built into your PC to sort these problems out.
One infected phone is too many, but the Android malware problem isn't as dire as some would have you believe.
Good evening, I hope this finds everyone well. A few hours ago I was browsing online for some info for an essay, and I was dumb enough to click a website that redirected me. I can't really remember to where, but I didn't let it load. I clicked back immediately. Nothing was downloaded. I was usi…
Hi Folks. I've done something a bit silly and hoping some Android expert on here may be able to help me. I stupidly installed an app from an external source using a link that was given me for a specific app. I am now freaking out about malware/spyware and all the rest of it. At this point, I
Google’s Advanced Protection Program now offers enhanced malware protection in Chrome. Users of Advanced Protection can now send suspicious files to be scanned by Google Safe Browsing’s malware detection technology.…
Let's face it, malware is a fact of life. As long as there are personal mobile devices, there will be worthless shambling piles of meat that will try their best to exploit them for unscrupulous financial gain or worse. But contrary to what all of those urgent and breathless articles about the l…
According to security researchers, subsidized phones provided by the U.S. government to low-income households via the Lifeline program were riddled with Chinese malware, with one of them being entirely unremovable.
Home computers aren't the only devices prone to malware. In fact, some threats are more d devastating if found on a company laptop or cell phone. Here are the top antivirus solutions specifically designed to protect small businesses.
We spoke to three creators who's channels started broadcasting Bitcoin scams after they were compromised by malware. To some, YouTube's lack of support caused more harm than the hackers did.…
Security researchers have been following the xHelper malware on Android with great interest, owing to the app's seemingly incomprehensible ability to reinstall itself on an infected device despite factory resets.
Looking for some extra protection? Here are the best antivirus programs available in 2021. Each one has been thoroughly tested and comes highly recommended.
If someone had physical access to the device, when it was new before a pin lock was added, could they root, modify system files with malware, then unroot and those changes stay after a factory reset. I've read that system updates persist after a factory reset, even there's nothing that can be do…
Not long ago an app appeared in my system apps posing as FM Radio. I have NEVER been able to use the app and it if close doesn't have an uninstall option.. When I click on it for its information in the apps part of my settings it's name changes from FM Radio to this com.qti.service.colorservice a…
Anytime i tap the security button on my S9 to activate it and scan for malware it always crashes What's the cause? ,This under device care ? I'll leave a Link to register so you can communicate here as a guest account you can only post questions but can't reply…
My Tablet Keeps Installing PUAs Without My Permission. I've Tried Every Solution To Fix This. Factory Reset Doesn't Help Because Nothing Happens When I Do That. Antiviruses Detect Them But As Soon As It Deletes Them They Get Reinstalled After A Reboot. It Seems To Install Certain Apps Every Tim…
hi i was going through my Samsung a71 and discovered a app called system helper service. I am wondering if this is a virus or many thanks Here are screenshots of it. It under system apps com.qualcomm.qti.services.systemhelper And com.samsung.android.singletake.service ,They are all legit. ,The…
Internet security software comes with several more protection tools, more than one user license and extra layers of security compared to antivirus. Here are the top 8, thoroughly tested solutions.
Looking for an antivirus app for your Android phone? We've tested several apps, but here are some of the most secure and easiest to use.
You can protect your Android pretty well with a free antivirus app. Here are a few that impressed me during my in-house tests.
Is there any latest malware which can record screen just by visiting a website..? Phone does not have any application installed expect for 2 authentic apps. Please help ,Welcome to Android Central! Why do you ask? Is there some reason you think something recorded your screen? Have you been i…
Security researchers from DomainTools have discovered a ransomware app called CovidLock that will change your password and lock you out of your phone. The malware then threatens to erase your phone and leak your social media accounts online unless you pay the ransom.…
Malwarebytes is the best program to use when removing malware already infecting your computer. Here are a few antivirus programs to use, along with Malwarebytes, to keep threats from reinfecting your system.
Kaspersky Total Security and McAfee Total Protection are both really good at stopping malware before it infects your device. Read our comparison to learn which one has a slight edge over the other.
Researchers from the Dutch mobile security firm ThreatFabric recently discovered a strain of the Cerberus malware that can steal 2FA codes from Google Authenticator. The strain is currently in testing and hasn't been made publicly available yet.…
Pop-ups, banners and video ads are at the very least annoying, but many also harbor malware. Here are some ad blockers to help cut through the noise.
They are com.sec.internal.vsim.VSimServiceApp com.sec.phone Com.google.android.gms.policy_sidecar_aps CMH Provider Com.sec.ims ConfigApk Configupdater Configuration updater Dsms Imslogger Ims service Ims settings MdmApp MldaPlog Mlp System tracing Are these malware apps or no…
Excellent malware protection and ease of use are only a couple of reasons McAfee makes my list of the best antivirus software. Here’s more of what McAfee Total Protection has to offer.
Hi In my virus scan shell shows with an android type pic but not as a system app. It says low exposure but also has quite a lot of access eg SMS and location. It doesnt appear in my apps list via settings to do anything about it. Is this malware or nothing to worry about? If malware how do I r…
Notification History is a dirt-simple, but extremely useful app for scouring out other apps that are spamming notifications. The simple history list shows which apps have made notifications, how many of them, and offers the ability to drill down into apps to see what those notifications were. N…
Hi I was going through system apps and saw a app called perso on my Samsung a40. Can someone tell me if this is malware or not Many thanks ,Welcome to Android Central! I moved this from the Pixel 3a forum to the General Help forum . Looks like it's a longstanding system app: ,So is this a m…
I have android 9.0, I was on instagram and clicked on a link that could've contained malware. I clicked on the link and exited, not entering anything information or downloading anything. I found out and reset my phone a day after. Could the hacker already have downloaded all my photos/data from t…
My good working LG V-30 has not had a security update since August 2019. Should I be concerned and replace? ,Welcome to Android Central! In general, you're safe . ,Welcome to Android Central! As B. Diddy stated, if you are browsing safely and your phone is working well, there really isn't a pre
Source: StackCommerce Most antivirus programs only react to known threats. In contrast, Cylance Smart Antivirus uses AI to predict and stop threats as they happen. Right now, you can pick up a lifetime subscription for only $79.99. Traditional antivirus software works by scanning your hard dr…
I own a Note 10 + and was wondering, what's the best way to check for malware or spyware? Someone I know texted me a link for a Netflix series preview and now I'm paranoid for personal reasons it may have contained some sort of spyware. This text was sent awhile ago and I cant remember if I actu…
Hi if I visit a dodgy website and click on it by mistake can it download a virus on my phone or do I need to give it permission to download it ,If you didn't download or open anything you should be fine . ,Welcome to Android Central! That's highly unlikely. "Drive-by" malware is exceedingly rar…
Google is sharing technology and creating a partnership of mobile endpoint security companies to identify and control the spread of malware…
All malware is bad, but this finds a way to reinstall itself — even after a factory reset.
It's from a strange number telling me this and with people hacking phones etc. I don't feel comfortable with doing things that I am asked to do by somebody who doesn't I.D. themselves as y'all or Google!!!! What should I do, and would this be y'all that's doing this!!! ,Welcome to Android Central…
I think I have some browser hijacker going on with my Galaxy S9. Every so often I get an alert saying network connection interrupted, a network change was detected, and then it open some random malware tab in Chrome. I can close the tab, but if I don't eventually there'll be more tabs. I have…
hi am currently going through my phone and saw this under system apps. Anyone got any idea what this is as on Google search it showing as malware ,Looks like theme engine ,What about these Also are these malware or safe ,CSC CSC is the abbreviated form of “Consumer Software Customization�…
I have a Samsung S10+ unrooted on AT&T and I recently updated to Android 11. I updated the Firefox app my problem now is that the new update removed that feature and I want to revert back to the previous version. I found one on Mozilla's website. I've uninstalled the goggle play version, I try t…
A dangerous vulnerability has been found in 80 Netgear routers, and 45 of these routers will never be patched. If you've got one of them, you need to replace it immediately.
Here's everything you need to know about Kaspersky's antivirus programs, including why I've chosen to use them on my own, personal computers.
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I have a galaxy s8. My internet download speed is 45 to 55 on Google WiFi. My husband is 233, kiddo is 192. I am not tech savvy at all and I know this is fixable. I've tried to switch from 2.4 to 5ghz, but I cannot figure it out. Everything online is written back in 2016 or 2018 outdated instruct…
android.uid.systemui:10053 android.uid.bixby.client:5018 I have a Samsung a71. Saw these in my data usage application Cheers ,No they are not, one is system UI and other is bixby . If you have futher questions ,I'll leave a Link to register so you can communicate here as a guest account yo…
It won't allow disabling or forcing stop or delete by CCleaner Pro. ,Welcome to the forums. Have you tried a factory reset? ,Step one: Uninstall CCleaner. Those type of apps generally cause more harm than good. If this app is giving you the notice, I'd screen shot it before uninstalling it, then…
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Recently we&39;ve seen AVG, an Android "security" app marking other applications as malware when they aren&39;t. That&39;s called a false positive, and it&39;s a fairly common occurrence. When it happens to a popular app, it always causes confusion and gets everybody unnecessar…
I am experiencing some issues with my Pixelbook keyboard and with other devices. It all started when I opted out of Grammarly, when they started to charge for their service. Earlier I had installed Grammarly on all my devices. When I decided not to pay for it, I deleted it from all my devices. Ev…
Is this military or is this legal authorities that work for the law ,I turned to my decent friend Google and simply put in epdg mms/xcap and got the following hit... Hey Android Central was top of the list... In that post my good friend B. Diddy explained it this way... Welcome to Android Cen…
Pro lover of GTA apk game but couldn't download on pc, yesterday .Suggest some websites. , Its not free, you have to pay for it. Its on the Rockstar Games website ,Welcome to Android Central! There's no official GTA V on Android. Anything you find will be an illegal port with a high chance o…
Just saw this folder on my android phone, recreates on restart, doesn't appear in safe mode, can't find any information ,Welcome to Android Central! This is the only reference I could find on the web, which suggests it's from malware: . But this is not definitive. ,I recently asked about a fol…
I have been looking for info on spyware mal ware and hacked phones, my identity got stolen last year by someone I know and all of a sudden my NEW email in the span folder I have emails directed towards him... Obviously he's at it again. My question os for one how do I detect spyware and how do I…
I've recently began disconnecting and disabling all Google-related apps and services from my Android phone . In spite of Google Play services being disabled, every other app is spamming notifications telling me to "Enable Google Play services" because they "won't work unless enable Google Play…
Who&39;s ready for the next round of the "Android is riddled with malware" game? Apparently the Washington Post is. John Gruber of Daring Fireball linked everyone to their story today that explains how Android&39;s open model creates a fragmented system that is "like a really dry…
Hi does anyone know what this is likely to be saw it in my downloads .com.google.chrome.wsndqz worried its malware. Have been doing malwarebytes search and it didn't pick it up ,Do you mean com.google.chrome.windows ? Which device and this in Google activity? I'll leave a Link to register so you…
So many time updated a yowatsapp but its show app is not installed ,Which phone /device? I'll leave a Link to register so you can communicate here as a guest account you can only post questions but can't reply ,Welcome to Android Central! YOWhatsApp is an unofficial WhatsApp modification that…
The folks at Symantec have tipped everyone off about a new piece of Android Malware, calling Android.Counterclank "a bot-like threat that can receive commands to carry out certain actions, as well as steal information from the device." They note that starting one of the apps &qu…
I'm a new user/stranger to Android on my new Samsung phone. I've been using Apple for 7 years and have decided to try out Android phone instead. While I'm starting to like it, at the same time I am concern about my privacy. I have several sensitive information from 3 different companies but it's…
I think it's my sd card although not certain on my samsung I was scanning using Dr virus and scanned specific files and saw in storage/emulated there is a .fcuk file and in it .s_info.txt Any idea if this is okay and if it needs deleting i can't access it to delete. Just the name fcuk bit odd…
Hacked remotely access my phone malware ,Hacking is a criminal offence. Go to the police. Tell us how this happened. ,You give someone remote access? ,Welcome to Android Central! It's rare to be "hacked" in the Hollywood sense. Why do you think you've been hacked?…
Hi All, I just bought a refurbed Note 10 Ultra from a recognised retailer. Got it home, booted and followed the standard 'new purchase' setup. Linked with my google account and started to set up the phone. I had to reset my Samsung account password because I'd forgotten it, but that was OK. I…
The FBI&39;s Internet Crime Complaint Center has recently issued a warning about Android malware, citing two new malicious applications and how they can cause all sorts of havoc to the unsuspecting user. From the IC3 page: Loozfon is an information-stealing piece of malware. Criminals us…
How to remove system stasl. I don't remember installing it. And now unable to remove it , I even tried to disable it but I'm not able to. Can anyone tell me how I can remove this so called app? ,Welcome to Android Central! Which phone? Where do you see this app -- in your App Drawer, or in the…
I used a thumbdrive in my phone that was given by an ex as recordings and videos he planned to use as evidence against me in court. He has a computer science degree while i can barely turn on smartphone. How can i tell if someone is spying or hacking me thru my s8+ and or my s9. ,Welcome to Andro…
i believe i found my phone's malware hidden among 'files' list. i can delete all code with keyboard but "save changes" keeps restoring it b4 i leave screen. note says i have to get root level access in order to perform permanent deletion. this code keeps hijacking my screen to a fake "get html up…
Google already shows a warning message when you attempt to download malicious software, and the search giant is now expanding its efforts with the SafeBrowsing initiative to protect you from visiting websites that are flagged for malware. has been updated to display a new warning message to…
I accidentally clicked on a spam text link yesterday when trying to send it to my carrier to let them know, and it attempted to open a browser tab but I immediately before it loaded closed out. Should I be worried I have malware or a virus, I have a Samsung note 9 if that helps ,No, I do not thin…
Apps contained a "fake" ad network, directed users to install malware disguised as free applications Yesterday, the folks over at Lookout divulged their latest find. 32 applications, mostly Russian language, were found to contain what Lookout calls "BadNews" -- a new piece…
Searching phone today for malware and Mallet.m4a came up so I hit on it and an audio was made 3 days ago ? Wasnt me and if its possible to do on accident plz give example. Thank you for your time ,Hi, welcome to Android Forums I'd like to recommend creating a account so me or other members ca…
Another day, another apocalyptic prognostication of , this time focusing on the omnipresent USB connection. It's called 'BadUSB', and it's a malware proof-of-concept created by security researchers Karsten Nohl and Jakob Lell that exploits a flaw in and resides in the firmware that controls t…
I found files with variations of "rce plugin strings" in their titles on two of my devices in my downloads folders. I didn't download them. I immediately deleted them. Were these files malware? ,That's Remote Code Execution files. Install and a good antivirus app and run them. and my data sp…
Lately Samsung Internet has been opening itself if I don't use my phone for awhile and automatically going to different sites on WordPress. I've checked the permissions of my installed applications, tried several malware scanners, and have even deleted all of my browser's cookies, but nothing see…
Hi, My device is samsung galaxy m20,bought it 3 months ago,and lately i've been sensing some strange behavior of my phone,such as : -easy to heat ,even though i'm only scrolling instagram,or scrolling youtube home. -my phone runs slower,it's not smooth like it was before. -my phone sent sever…
Lookout has released a neat new application this morning -- Mobile Threat Tracker. What it does is tell you where and when users running Lookout have came across malware in their mobile devices. How it does it is the cool part -- the results are updated hourly, and when you start the app…
hi i was searching systems app on my phone and found com.android.shell and done a Google search and saw it might be a virus could i ask if this is correct or not. Also on here aswell ,BTW I didn't click on link as not sure if this was legit or not but says at load of applications are malware. but…
NEED HELP: On my mom's Samsung Galaxy A50, when I am searching on Google and browsing on Chrome, I am getting unwanted apps with older version like Old Google+, Google Currents , Android Market and others. The apps are downloaded from an unknown source as in Google Play you can only download new…
Hi, I'm a Galaxy Note 9 user and over the last couple of days have noticed my Google search diverts me to GSE cannanyone help how I uninstall this please ,Try malwarebytes, also System settings -> Apps -> Your browser app and clear all the data associated with that app. ,You want a different se…
Hi, By what means do Android devices get infected by malware ? I might be wrong but Android devices are not as easy to infect than PCs. Like, usually malvertising on PC can get you infected but it seems like on Android, the only way you can get something is by installing an app, so either beca…
I bought my son a cheap smartphone from a popular online e-market site. It cost £30 so we both knew it would be pretty awful, and it is. Terrible battery life, resolution, slow etc. It also has non-standard apps like "Browse" instead of just using Chrome or a proper native browser. You can down…
my phone said update - it has been updating from 1pm to now 5pm - should it take this long to update or should i restart my phone? ,Usually around 10 to 15 minutes for software update, how's your connection? I'll leave a Link to register so you can communicate here as a guest account you can on…
I have a galaxy 4 mini and using the text messaging that came on the phone. ,I would download something like Avast to remove malware. , I'm not sure if it applies to your phone specifically but for my Samsung Galaxy S6 edge I had a similar problem when i downloaded something and uninstalled it,…
AVG says there is malware in settings app but cannot remove it. If I disable the app how can I access app features? ,These scanner apps often give false positives. There is likely nothing in settings that you should be concerned about. ,Welcome to Android Central! Which phone? Some phones have…
Hello everyone, firstly, I don't know if I'm posting this in the correct place, if I'm not, please pardon and correct me, thanks. Secondly, I use a Samsung Galaxy A7 running Android-10. Thirdly, my problem has been going on for ages; my phone contacts keep on self-duplicating regardless of wh…
A variety of ransomware peddlers have issued statements promising to not hit critical health infrastructure in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic.
In the world of digitalization where startups and established businesses are investing heavily in their in keeping their data protected but still facing cyber-attacks and data breaches. So what do you think? How important it's for an individual to use technologies like VPN/Antivirus or any other…
I need to get g4 keyboard on g7thinq G710N ,What keyboard were you using , google? I'll leave a Link to register so you can communicate here as a guest account you can only post questions but can't reply ,Welcome to Android Central! Probably the only way to get a stock keyboard from an older p…
When I try to run AVG it says 'AntiVirus has stopped - Close app or Send feedback' and the same with other apps saying the same thing 'Close app or Send feedback'. I have run tests by Malware-bytes but it says no malware. I have cleared cache and data from Gmail but to no avail. I am stumped... ,…
I used an app on the iphone called USB Disk SE which allowed me to store and play audio files from within the app. Does anyone know an app like that for android? ,I believe pretty much any of the myriad file explorers on the play store would work. I would avoid ES File Explorer, I like Solid Ex…
Researchers at NC State University have discovered a new bug in current versions of Android that would allow malware to spoof the sender of an SMS message. The exploit works on Gingerbread, Ice Cream Sandwich, and Jelly Bean, Google has been made aware of the issue and will be releasing a…
FYI: Chrome just gave me a malware warning on forums.androidcentral.com. I SERIOUSLY doubt there's malware on here, but just thought the site devs should know my Chrome picked up this warning for some reason. ,Thanks for the heads up. I already contacted site administration and they are work…
There are countless ways in which you can lose your computer data—ranging from intrepid cyber attacks and malware threats to simple hard drive crashes and laptop theft while you're traveling. This doesn't mean you need to live in constant fear, however, thanks to a wide range of powerful backu…
Hi all, In previous posts I whined about how horrible my S7 is and contemplated a new phone, possibly a Nokia. I just this morning received a new Nokia 7.1. I have google backing up my S7. Should I restore one of those to this new phone, or set it up as new? I need to keep my text messages. ,I'd…
keychain app was installed on my Galaxy A8 cellphone. I did not install it. It doesn't show up on my app list unless I manually search it. I cannot figure out how to uninstall it. Is it malware or spyware. It does not show up on virus scanners and I did a factory reset... ,Welcome to Android Cent…
When I use screen lock a nessage appears top left indicating no service available. ,What device do you have? Are you using the stock lock screen that came with the device? How long have you had this device? Has it always done this? Do you have any data savers, connection tools, anti-v…