Remove Android.Zeahache 2011

Android.Zeahache is a Trojan horse that uses a publicly available exploit to elevate privileges on Android-based devices. The Trojan itself doesn't perform any malicious activities but other malware can take advantage of the changes made to your smart phone. For example, other applications may use it to gain root access on compromised devices without users' knowledge. Android.Zeahache opens a backdoor on the compromised device making it vulnerable to cyber crime. It drops a root shell to the following location: /system/bin/zhash. This Trojan horse affects mostly Chinese Android phone owners who either downloaded the app through the Chinese application markets or the official Android Market. Google has already removed infected application from the official Android Market and took further steps to remove the threat from compromised devices. If you've downloaded the application in question from alternative markets, you have to remove the threat yourself. Next time, download applications only from trusted sources. You should also use mobile security software which will scan every application you download to ensure it is safe. Good luck and be safe online!

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1. Open the Google Android Menu.
2. Go to the Settings icon and select Applications.
3. Next, click Manage.
4. Select the application and click the Uninstall button.

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Smartphone Security: Using Your Mobile Phone Safely

Smartphone is like a little copy of your computer with lots of personal information: photos, text messages, access to e-mail account and other data. However unlike desktop or laptop PCs, mobile phones are more likely to be lost by slipping out of a pocket, being left in a taxi or just grabbed from your hands. Loaning your mobile phone to people or leaving it unattended is also unsafe. And not only because someone can break into it and get your personal data, but also because of various spyware programs that can be installed without you noticing it. For instance, special spy software for Blackberry can be used to eavesdrop on your phone conversation, track your location through GPS and even to monitor your text messages. In order to protect data you should consider using the password feature on your smartphone or not storing sensitive information on it at all. Another good tip is to back up your data to your PC regularly.

The virus attack on your mobile phone

Due to the fact that mobile phones are becoming more and more similar to computers, they are attacked by various viruses, trojans and worms as well. The largest part of these infections is spread via SMSes and e-mails, although there are other means too. In fact, the first malicious worms hit the iPhone in November 2009. The most dangerous of them have attempted to steal data such as banking user IDs and passwords. It should be noted that firstly these attacks affect iPhones which are "jail broken" as they can run applications that are not approved by Apple.

More Types of Attacks

Smartphone users should use web and e-mail features carefully if they don't want to be attacked by phishing or potentially malicious Web sites. Only one click and you will download the malware on your mobile device. So try to avoid clicking on links in text messages or e-mails, just like you do when you use a computer.

Use Bluetooth and Wi-Fi safely

Using Bluetooth and Wi-Fi on your mobile phone is not safe, especially in a public place. For example, if you enable Bluetooth in your device at a coffee shop or other area, then any other Bluetooth-enabled device can send you almost everything: starting with unsolicited messages and ending with things leading to extra fees, corrupted or compromised data, virus infection or "bluesnarfing" (stolen data). The free public Wi-Fi connection isn't safer either as you can experience the "man-in-the-middle" attack which traffic is intercepted. So if you are doing something sensitive on your phone better use your password-protected home Wi-Fi. Moreover, to be completely safe, disable Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connections unless you absolutely need to use them.

What about standard mobile phones?

Standard mobile phones are safer than smartphones when they are non web-enabled and don't pose the web-based threats. However, they are usually based or supported by Java, which is as susceptible to certain threats as smartphones are, and they can still be accessed by others. Therefore, you should avoid keeping sensitive information at any phone.

Smartphone Security Best Practices

Mobile threats have risen dramatically over the past few years. Here are a few tips that will help you to stay safe:

• Download and install applications from reputable and trusted sources, e.g., Google application market, Ovi Store. Read application reviews written by other users and look at the developer name before downloading applications onto your smartphone.
• Unsure that the permissions an application requests match the features it provides.
• Download mobile security software for your smartphone. The majority of anti-virus software vendors provide mobile security software.

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How to Remove MS Removal Tool

MS Removal Tool is a rogue security application that comes up with tons of infections and security threats to make you think that your computer is infected with malicious software. This scareware may report up to 30 infections on your computer which do not even exist. Besides, the scan is a little too fast to be real. It charges about $60 to remove the threats and even claims that your PC will be protected against other malware if you choose to purchase the full version of MS Removal Tool. Of course, you shouldn't pay for this rogue AV. By the way, do not confuse this fake application with the Microsoft Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool which is a perfectly legitimate tool. Cyber-criminals clearly want to gain some credibility with well known names here.

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