Has discovered a kind of Trojan is circulating through the network, mainly affecting devices Android. The threat call Geinimi has the ability to convert a terminal in a zombie member of a botnet A group of devices used primarily for DDoS attacks to disable sites.
This would be a serious security problem, However not the case, then the permission settings implemented in Android and the management of privileges, especially in applications, makes a similar situation is unlikely. For Geinimi can make your own, you need permissions set by the user to run and interact with other components of the device and operating system.
The detail is that users would notice this suspicious activity immediately, so that most of the owners of Android phones not at increased risk. For the brave who install applications from unofficial repositories, the danger is greater if they have no control over the content.
As always, it is best to download and install applications only from Android Market, Which is the store official and where it is difficult to escape as Geinimi malicious software. Here are some general tips to keep you safe from threats like this:
- Only download applications from trusted sites. Always check the name of the developer, user comments and scores.
- Always check the security permissions that an application requests. The best weapon here is Use common sense.
- Review your behavior. SMS sent without consent, made calls to unknown numbers, installed applications without requiring permission. All these are symptoms of an infected phone.
- Download an application to improve security on the device. Whether firewalls, antivirus or malware.
