Friday, 20 February 2015

NEW MALWARE IN ANDROID PHONE REMAINS OFF EVEN AFTER POWER OFF

Security experts have found new issue in android phones.This issue is not a small bug but a malware.Experts have found new malware named "POWEROFFHIJACK".This malware has unique feature.It hijacks the entire process of powering off your android phone.

          After pressing power off button you will see whole shutdown animation but reality will be something else because your phone will not shutdown actually it will be black screen .Which will create illusion similar to the screen of phone which had been shut down.You are being spied in whole scenario.According to experts this malware infects android version less than 5(lollipop).

          POWEROFHIJACK malware has effected more than ten thousand phones majority from china.This malware has ability tosend text messages,make calls,take photos,record videos and perform other tasks.

NOTE:The only way to protect yourself is to remove battery after switching off your phone.

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