May 092012
 

There are many malwares running rampant on the internet and any user who is unaware of it is vulnerable to the attack. Moreover, with changing technology, the malware too is evolving and the means of infecting the system too is changing fast. At this time, it becomes essential to know more about the prevalent malware threats and scares as these are harmful and damaging to the system. Recently there has been news about Battery Saver App for Android. Most of the users who are unknowingly looking for the latest updates on Android may have fallen to this latest online gimmick. At one glance, it may seem that free software is provided online for enhancing battery life but the truth is regardless of what seems to be. Let us find out what is the truth behind this.

Knowing that the Android has a vulnerable spot when it comes to battery life the designers of malicious programs targeted this area. An application that seems to enhance the battery life of the device was created to lure the users of Android. The cybercriminals in fact designed the app that in turn adversely affects the battery life of the device and reduces it.

The havoc it wreaks

The battery saver app for Android is in fact a malware. This is potentially harmful to the user who downloads it on the device thinking that this will help enhance the battery life. Once a user downloads it, it wreaks the following havoc: Continue reading »

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