Text message download android virus

 · Even in Android , if the message displays a phone number, select the message with a long click choose “Add Contact.” (Hint: Use sender’s name add SPAM to remind you of the nature of the vontact.) Then go to Contacts, Select the new SPAM contact choose “Block Number.” Then go back to the message delete it.  · If T-Mobile can block phone numbers why can’t they block messages that contain a key word? I get three or four Trump solicitations a day and it’s making me think I should change service providers who offer key word text blocking.  · Spam text messages are not only a nuisance, they are illegal and can even contain links that can be dangerous. Many spam messages are an attempt to obtain your personal information or spread malware that can infect your phone. Never reply to spam messages or tap on any of the links in the message and always report spam text messages immediately.

Android virus is a term used to describe a group of malicious applications targeting Android smartphones and tablets. While the mild types of infections might display intrusive ads or redirect to suspicious sites, the more severe threats like trojans, info-stealers, and DNS hijackers can take over the device completely, gain root access. OpFake. Total rate of infection of OpFake virus is about 14% according to Trend Micro's research. OpFake is a family of virus that act as a downloader in Opera browser, an alternative to Google Chrome browser for android. The virus author monitor it silently for sending premium rate messages. The virus was found last year and start attacking. - Text messages can be automatically deleted at times if your Android device is attacked by a virus. - Factory data resets, formatting the device also deletes the text messages. - In some low-end Android devices, storage space is a concern and you need to delete the text messages from time to time to free up the space.

My understanding is whenever I receive a text message, or a message with media, my phone automatically downloads it. So me receiving a blank text message from some unknown number leads me to believe that there was some sort of virus attached to the message and when the phone downloads the message, it will download that virus automatically. A new family of ransomware designed to attack Google's Android mobile operating system utilizes SMS messaging to spread, researchers say. On Monday, cybersecurity professionals from ESET revealed. What can viruses and other malware do to Android phones? Malware is designed to generate revenue for cybercriminals. Malware can steal your information, make your device send SMS messages to premium rate text services, or install adware that forces you to view web pages or download apps.