How to know if your phone has virus and how to remove it??

 How to know if your phone has virus and how to remove it??

These 8 signs are an indication that your phone may have a virus:

1. Excessive data usage: A compromised phone may have a virus that’s running in the background, undetected, which may significantly increase overall data usage.
2. Apps crashing: If the software on your phone is compromised, it can cause apps to repeatedly crash. There can be a number of reasons apps will crash, so double check your storage isn’t full and you don’t have too many apps running at once before assuming the worst.
3. Pop-ups: While some pop-ups are a normal function of advertising while browsing the web, if your browser is closed and you’re experiencing increased pop-ups you may be experiencing adware, a type of malware that’s goal is data-mining.
4. Increased battery drain: If a virus, like malware, is running in the background during normal cell use, you may experience an inexplicably quick drain on your battery with the increased use of your phone’s RAM.
5. Unrecognizable apps: When you see apps that were mysteriously downloaded, they may be a malicious form of malware. Trojan horses can also attach themselves to legitimate applications and cause further damage.
6. Overheating: Malware can consume RAM and CPU quickly, which can cause your phone to overheat. While it can be normal for your phone to occasionally overheat, this chronic issue could also be a signal that there’s something more dangerous afoot.
7. Spam texts: A common form of malware that can be found on a cell phone will gather sensitive data and attempt to also infect your contacts by sending texts with dangerous links and attachments.

Android devices are particularly vulnerable to malware attacks. Antivirus software is the most fail safe way to protect your Android from viruses. To remove a virus from an Android, first reboot the device in safe mode.

Step 1: Clear the cache. Select apps and notifications, next find chrome. Go to its storage and select clear cache.

Step 2: Boot the device in safe mode. Press and hold the power button.

Step 3: Find the suspicious app. Open settings. Select apps. Manually review applications installed to find any suspicious downloads. Once identified, open the app information and uninstall.When the dialogue box appears, choose reboot to safe mode.

             Step 4: Enable play protect. While antivirus is the most secure way to protect your Android against malware, Play Protect is a built in software that can be useful as a secondary protection measure. To enable, choose the play store app. Open the menu in the upper left corner. Turn on the option to scan your device for security threats.

WHY DO MOST PEOPLE YOU LINUX FOR H#CKING?

1. Linux is open Source and any one can use 3/5 for any type of work, not only for h*cking.

2. Most of the linux Distros are free of cost. One of the most common linux distro is UBUNTU, followed by mint, debian and others.

3. You can edit, copy, distribute various aspects of a linux based OS without violating any copyright law or term and condition. This the reason I think, H*ckers use linux, because they can easily develop softwares used for hacking and pen-testing.

4. Linux OS like kali linux, parrot, backtrack are especially made for pentesting and checking security loopholes, often used for h*cking also.

5. They are made and maintained by developer forums, and are always available to fix bugs, you just need to put your problem in the forum and your problem will be discussed by thousands of developers.

6. They are secure and virus free, no antivirus needed.

7.Easy to use. There is a widespread myth, that linux is only for programmers and h*ckers, which i believe to be wrong, I have been using it for years and I am not a veteran programmer or h*cker and I found it more convenient and user-friendly than windows.

YoU CaN AlSo!!

                  YoU CaN AlSo!!

               Android is a mobile multitasking operating system used in smartphones, tablets, readers, consoles, TVs, and even domestic robots. The OS was developed by Android Inc. basing on Linux and was later purchased and popularised by Google. The appearance of Android OS in 2008 made a splash, and it immediately became a leader in the market of smart devices. Thanks to this operating system, modern smartphones and tablets can be considered pocket mini-computers.

Android is a very flexible and friendly system with less than one hour enough for an initial acquaintance. Any user can easily configure OS settings as there is a large number of available relevant applications. You can change anything beyond recognition: if you don’t like the appearance, icons, or a ringtone, just go to Google Play Store, download a relevant application, and quickly configure everything to your liking.

Android mobile app development process

Developing an Android application isn’t just about creating it and adding it to Google Play Store. The process requires careful planning, research, and a clear focus. For your application to be successful, you must follow a number of steps correctly during its development. Typically, the entire cycle consists of five stages:

1. Planning. Before starting development, it is important to define the target audience, purposes, and required functions of your Android application. It is also necessary to conduct comprehensive market research to ensure your application is competitive. At this stage, the ToR for the development of a mobile app are being prepared.
2. Design. At this stage, the appearance (a mockup and user interface) is created. After approval, a designer starts working with the mockup. The designer prepares the final look that users will see on their Android devices.
3. Development. Programmers create an Android application based on the design approved at the design stage.
4. Testing. Once development is complete, the application must be tested. QA engineers must check it thoroughly to make sure the application functions in a correct way without any errors.
5. Launch and maintenance. When testers have checked the application, you can safely release it to the market, namely, upload it to Google Play. However, after successfully adding to the store, your work has not come to an end. Like any software, the application has to be maintained. You must technically support it, improve its functionality, and add new features.

What the Android app development phase includes

Development is translating the vision of your project into life. At this stage, the Android development team will work on three main parts of the project at once: the back end, API, and front end.

      Come on guys its your time to become a developer......There are many online courses too for learning this. Do utilise and make yourself shine bright...💫

WAYS TO HACK PROOF YOUR PHONE

 

Ways to hack proof your phone:

Be careful of what you install:

When you install a smartphone app, you may be asked to grant it various permissions, including the ability to read your files, access your camera or listen in to your microphone. There are legitimate uses for these capabilities, but they’re potentially open to abuse: think before you approve the request.

 Review what’s already on your phone:

Even if the apps on your phone seemed simple and safe when you installed them, subsequent updates could have turned them into something more sinister. Take two minutes to review all the apps on your smartphone, and see which permissions they’re using: on iOS, you’ll find lots of relevant information under Settings > Privacy.

  Be prepared to track and lock your phone:

Plan ahead, so even if your phone is stolen, you know your data is safe. One option is to set your phone to automatically erase itself after a certain number of incorrect attempts to enter the passcode.

Don’t leave online services unlocked:

Auto-login is a very convenient feature, especially since a virtual keyboard can make typing passwords a chore. It’s also a huge liability: an intruder simply needs to open your browser to gain access to all your online accounts.

Ideally, therefore, you shouldn’t use auto-login features at all. If you must, use a password manager app that requires you to regularly re-enter a master password.

Beware with open wifi:

We all know there’s a risk involved in using an open wireless network.

 But you may not realise how severe it is: anyone in the vicinity can snoop on what you’re doing online. This sort of attack demands specialist software and skills, so it’s unlikely to be a hazard in your local cafe, but it’s not a danger that can be ignored.

Lock individual apps:

On Android, as a second line of defence, you can lock individual apps, so even if someone can get past your lockscreen, they can’t open your email or banking app without a second password. This capability isn’t built into the OS, but there are plenty of free apps that provide it, such as AVG AntiVirus Free.

WHAT TO DO IF YOUR PHONE IS LOST/STOLEN

 1. 

DON'T MISS GOLDEN TIME

Try calling it first and hopefully you'll hear it ringing or vibrating. The next best case is that someone picks it up and engages in conversation. For example, if you left it at a café and a good Samaritan retrieved it, you can arrange to get it back from them.

2.

LOCATE

If your smartphones internet was turned on then you can locate your lost smartphone easily simply try to borrow anyones smartphone/laptop and do these:

Try to locate your phone using Apple Find My iPhone, Google Find My Device, or Samsung Find My Mobile using App/WebsitendTECHroid

iOS: icloud.com/find Android: google.com/android/find Samsung : findmymobile.samsung.com

3.

FILE A POLICE REPORT

If you believe your phone has been stolen, file a police report. Although law enforcement agencies don't have the resources to investigate every case of a stolen phone, if you're able to tell them where your phone is (using a finder app), they will be more likely to be able to help you recover it. Bear in mind, it probably won't be considered a high priority case, so could take some time.

Even if you don't end up getting your phone back, filing a police report can help in other ways. For example, in some countries, devices that have been reported missing or stolen are added to a nationwide blacklist. This means they won't work with any networks in the country.

4.

LOCK (AND MAYBE ERASE) YOUR PHONE REMOTELY

As soon as you find out your phone is with someone else, the priority should be making sure that the person cannot access the contents of the phone. To do this, you can lock your phone remotely. The exact process will depend on your operating system:

@andTECHroid

iOS: icloud.com/find

Android:google.com/android/find Samsung : findmymobile.samsung.com

5.

CALL YOUR SIM PROVIDER

Call your provider right away to suspend your service. Additionally, if you're unable to perform a remote lock or erase yourself, don't lose hope just yet, as your wireless provider might be able to help. Give them a call, and they may be able to deactivate the device and possibly wipe your personal information from it. (It may depend on carrier to carrier)

Contact insurance company if you have opted any

theft insurance while buying your smartphone

no one's if I hope no ones phone get lost but if it happens now you know what to do...

ALTERNATIVE TO WATSAPP

  At a time when people are looking to move away from WhatsApp to a more secure messaging app, Chennai-based Software as a Service (SaaS) company Zoho has launched a made-in-India 'secure' messaging app called 'Arattai.At Arattai, they don't share your data with any third-party service providers. Your data is safe, as we have a strong focus on user privacy. Arattai is a cloud-based messenger and supports seamless syncing. You can access your messages from several devices at once, unlike with an app like WhatsApp.

The beta version of Arattai, which means to chit-chat in Tamil, was launched last week after Zoho employees began looking for alternatives to the world's largest messaging service.Arattai, which means chat in Tamil, is currently under a ‘friends-and-family trial’ release and will be launched formally in a few weeks, Sridhar Vembu, CEO of Zoho tweeted on Sunday. However, the app, which was under beta testing with employees over the past few weeks, is available for public download on both the Google Play Store and Apple’s App Store. Google Play Store shows that the app has already seen over 10,000 downloads. 

Similar to WhatsApp, Arattai says it might ask you to provide personal information such as profile name, phone number with country code, address, usage data and other optional info such as profile picture and contacts in your address book. Usage data could include information such as the type of mobile device you use, your mobile device unique ID, the IP address of your mobile device, your mobile operating system, the type of mobile Internet browser you use and other diagnostic data,” Arattai’s privacy policy states.

Messages

Arattai’s messages are currently not end-to-end encrypted. Sridhar said that this feature is being worked on and will be introduced during the app’s formal launch.

End-to-end encryption means that neither the app and service provider nor third parties can access or read your messages. WhatsApp messages, for example, are end-to-end encrypted.

FEATURES :

        As per reports, Arattai is similar to any messaging app with similar features. It can accommodate about 1,000 users in a group chat and six people in video calls, as per a TOI report. Sridhar said in his tweet on Sunday that there is a lot more in store. The TOI report also states that Zoho is working on more features such as secret chats, payment linkages, managing expenses, among others.

4 HIDDEN APPS

 PIN GENIE LOCKER

The most secure lock screen and Applock on Google Play. What makes this Locker unique is it's Patent PIN pad which is ultimate in privacy and will keep anyone from seeing your PIN, even if they watch you input it!

The magic PIN pad lock your screen with only 4 sleek buttons. Each button includes 3 numbers and all numbers reshuffle after each attempt. Go ahead use this Screen Lock & Applock to challenge your friends to see if they can crack your code!

TALKING RINGTONE MAKER PRO

Talking Ringtone Maker is a free app that lets you create new and personalized ringtones that really talk.

Just type in any phrase to hear it spoken in a variety of voices. Know if it's an important call or notification, without ever looking at your mobile phone.

NIGHT SCREEN

The main goal of this app is to reduce the brightness of your screen lower than you can achieve with the default settings.

This application applies an overlay filter that acts as a dimmer to darken the screen. It helps to avoid headache and eye pain in a dark environment or at night.

TRACK IT EVEN IF IT'S OFF

As the name suggests this app have the ability to track the location of your phone even without the Internet connection or even if the phone is switched off. It's the Best Antitheft App to Track & Find Lost-Stolen Mobile Phone.