A new Android trojan virus has discovered recently.It's naming as "Gemini/Geimini".This trojan virus capable stealing user's privacy information and uploading to remote servers.this virus is automatically attached with some legitimate apps such as Monkey Jump 2, Sex Positions, President vs. Aliens, City Defense and Baseball Superstars 2010.
This new trojan affecting Android devices has recently emerged in China.It able to run applications on your phone without your knowledge.
Here are some steps to avoid from poisoning:
- Only download applications from trusted sources, such as reputable application markets. Remember to look at the developer name, reviews, and star ratings.
- Always check the permissions an application requests.Use common sense to ensure that the permissions an app requests match the features the app provides.
- Be aware that unusual behavior on your phone could be a sign that your phone is infected. Unusual behaviors include: unknown applications being installed without your knowledge, SMS messages being automatically sent to unknown recipients, or phone calls automatically being placed without you initiating them.
- Download a mobile security app for your phone that scans every app you download. Lookout users automatically receive protection against this trojan.
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