Beware of Fake FaceApp Applications There Are Evil Ads That Make Your Phone Damaged
Now netizens are being shocked by an application that can make faces old and young called FaceApp. Until there is the hashtag #AgeChallenge which is widely found in cyberspace to enliven the results of photo editing using the application.
However, the presence of this FaceApp application finally invites malicious intent for parties who are not responsible for making similar applications aka fake FaceApp applications.
Kaspersky, which is one of the best anti-virus developers, has stated that there are fake applications similar to FaceApp. But Kaspersky did not say the name of the application he was referring to.
The app was created to trick users into downloading it into thinking it’s a real FaceApp app.
Not only to deceive users, these fake applications can infect the victim’s device by exploiting adware called MobiDash. Adware MobiDash can enter the phone through the installation of the application.
This software will work when installed to the cellphone, but later there will be a failure in the installation process. Well when the installation fails, then adware The evil one will be released from the application and will enter the phone system. Then the task of adware it will infect the phone by popping up advertisements which are very annoying to the user.
To Keep Your Phone Safe, Pay Attention To The Following
Now to avoid leaking your confidential data and prevent adware to infect the phone. Kaspersky advises users not to download applications from untrustworthy sources.
We recommend that before downloading the application, it is recommended that users see or read the reviews and ratings of the application. Then also read the entire license agreement on user consent seriously.
Pay attention to the permissions requested by the app. Do not carelessly give access to your cellphone. If you feel the application is suspicious, the user should immediately delete the application by uninstalling it immediately.