The HummingBad Malware is causing lots of havoc and
has infected millions of Android devices worldwide and you need to remove it as
soon as possible from your android device.
The HummingBad is technically a rootkit virus which is mostly downloaded
from free apps sites and it installs itself deep inside the Android operating
system to avoid detection but gives the hacker complete control over your
phone. Information stolen from infected phones to its creator by this malware
ranks about $300,0000 monthly.
How
HummingBad works in your device
Once it enters your device, the HummingBad start
installing apps on your device and each time your browsing, it spies on your
browsing habits and the pages you open. On pages that has targeted adverts, it
can also generates fake clicks for online adverts thereby opening pages that
you did not intend to open
How
to Know Your Device Is Infected.
The moment your Android phone starts displaying
unusual advertisements, or you start running out of data unnecessary on your
mobile plan, then your device might be infected.
Signs include receiving unexpected “system update”
notifications, prompts to install a new app, or finding apps on your phone that
you didn’t put there, and your battery that drains more rapidly than normal.
You can also download Avast anti virus, Lookout
Security Sofware, 360 Security
software and it will detect the Malware.
How
to Get Rid Of HummingBad
Unfortunately it cannot be removed for now we at brownteks
discovered that the only way to remove this Malware is by doing a hard factory
reset
>> Create a backup of the data and content on
your phone or tablet.
>> On your infected phone or tablet, tap on Settings > Backup and reset > Factory
Data Reset. The location of Backup and reset will differ on various Android
phones and tablets, but it will be relatively easy to find.
>> Tap
Reset phone or Reset device.
Your device will reboot in Recovery mode and will start wiping your infected
phone or tablet.
>> Once your phone or tablet reboots you can
start the setup of your HummingBad-free
device.
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