A particularly devious new Android malware can make calls or take photos even if you shut the device down, according to security research firm AVG.
To achieve this, the malware hijacks the shutting down process — making it appear as though your Android device is shutting down. You see the animation, the screen goes black, but the phone is actually still on.
Learn more:
- http://www.scoop.it/t/apps-for-any-use-mostly-for-education-and-free/?tag=Android
- http://www.scoop.it/t/apps-for-any-use-mostly-for-education-and-free/?tag=Mobile-Security
To achieve this, the malware hijacks the shutting down process — making it appear as though your Android device is shutting down. You see the animation, the screen goes black, but the phone is actually still on.
Learn more:
- http://www.scoop.it/t/apps-for-any-use-mostly-for-education-and-free/?tag=Android
- http://www.scoop.it/t/apps-for-any-use-mostly-for-education-and-free/?tag=Mobile-Security