malicious software runs on the background of android phone cannot see it - how to find and remove?
I know that a malicious malware / spyware has been installed on my galaxy s 3 phone and I constantly get the message to close apps not in use because they drain my battery. But I do not have anything running. I have about 3-4 apps, others were turned off/updates uninstalled a long time ago.
So the questions is not if my phone is infected - I know it is. The question is how to find it and remove.
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I know that a malicious malware / spyware has been installed on my galaxy s 3 phone and I constantly get the message to close apps not in use because they drain my battery. But I do not have anything running. I have about 3-4 apps, others were turned off/updates uninstalled a long time ago.
So the questions is not if my phone is infected - I know it is. The question is how to find it and remove.
security malware
migrated from superuser.com Jan 7 at 16:09
This question came from our site for computer enthusiasts and power users.
This question is not about computer hardware or software, within the scope defined in the help center. Questions about Android devices are not within scope here at Super User.
– Ramhound
Jan 7 at 15:25
It's not clear how do you know that a malware / spyware has been installed on your phone. I'm afraid no one will be able to help you. Please add necessary details to your question.
– Irfan Latif
Jan 12 at 2:46
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I know that a malicious malware / spyware has been installed on my galaxy s 3 phone and I constantly get the message to close apps not in use because they drain my battery. But I do not have anything running. I have about 3-4 apps, others were turned off/updates uninstalled a long time ago.
So the questions is not if my phone is infected - I know it is. The question is how to find it and remove.
security malware
I know that a malicious malware / spyware has been installed on my galaxy s 3 phone and I constantly get the message to close apps not in use because they drain my battery. But I do not have anything running. I have about 3-4 apps, others were turned off/updates uninstalled a long time ago.
So the questions is not if my phone is infected - I know it is. The question is how to find it and remove.
security malware
security malware
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Maria
migrated from superuser.com Jan 7 at 16:09
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migrated from superuser.com Jan 7 at 16:09
This question came from our site for computer enthusiasts and power users.
This question is not about computer hardware or software, within the scope defined in the help center. Questions about Android devices are not within scope here at Super User.
– Ramhound
Jan 7 at 15:25
It's not clear how do you know that a malware / spyware has been installed on your phone. I'm afraid no one will be able to help you. Please add necessary details to your question.
– Irfan Latif
Jan 12 at 2:46
add a comment |
This question is not about computer hardware or software, within the scope defined in the help center. Questions about Android devices are not within scope here at Super User.
– Ramhound
Jan 7 at 15:25
It's not clear how do you know that a malware / spyware has been installed on your phone. I'm afraid no one will be able to help you. Please add necessary details to your question.
– Irfan Latif
Jan 12 at 2:46
This question is not about computer hardware or software, within the scope defined in the help center. Questions about Android devices are not within scope here at Super User.
– Ramhound
Jan 7 at 15:25
This question is not about computer hardware or software, within the scope defined in the help center. Questions about Android devices are not within scope here at Super User.
– Ramhound
Jan 7 at 15:25
It's not clear how do you know that a malware / spyware has been installed on your phone. I'm afraid no one will be able to help you. Please add necessary details to your question.
– Irfan Latif
Jan 12 at 2:46
It's not clear how do you know that a malware / spyware has been installed on your phone. I'm afraid no one will be able to help you. Please add necessary details to your question.
– Irfan Latif
Jan 12 at 2:46
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You can try using AVG Antivirus or maybe Malwarebytes' Antimalware which I use a lot and it's really a good app.
answered Jan 7 at 15:58
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You can try using AVG Antivirus or maybe Malwarebytes' Antimalware which I use a lot and it's really a good app.
answered Jan 7 at 15:58
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You can try using AVG Antivirus or maybe Malwarebytes' Antimalware which I use a lot and it's really a good app.
answered Jan 7 at 15:58
G. L.G. L.
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You can try using AVG Antivirus or maybe Malwarebytes' Antimalware which I use a lot and it's really a good app.
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answered Jan 7 at 15:58
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It's not clear how do you know that a malware / spyware has been installed on your phone. I'm afraid no one will be able to help you. Please add necessary details to your question.
– Irfan Latif
Jan 12 at 2:46