2 times it happened that I got subscribed (without my will) to some SMS services that cost money. First time it happened about 1-2 months ago, second time a few days ago.
So, I installed Malwarebytes Antimalware for Android (I did not have any security software installed before), and it found 2 infections. One was Android/trojan.hiddenAds.ip, that injected itself into a system app for wireless system updates.
Other was Android/Adware.YeMobi.a, that injected into a CallerIdSearch.apk. Seems that it is pre-installed on many phones.
Neither of infections could be removed, only thing it could be done is disabling of infected apps (both system apps).
I have read on the internet, about the same infection that happened to some guy, and everyone told him that Trojan has an absolute controll of his phone now, and that he should flash it as soon as possible. No other way of fixing it
I have read on the news that Cubot is preparing Android 7 for my phone this month, and when it gets out, I will flash the phone.
Untill then, I will use the phone in Safe Mode. But, will it do anything, because safe mode only disables non-system apps?
Also, is it possible that this malware was sending SMS for subscribing to those paid services, from my phone, without me knowing?
I have contaced my mobile service provider, and they have disabled an option for me to have any paid SMS services activated in the future. But, the damage has been done.
So, I installed Malwarebytes Antimalware for Android (I did not have any security software installed before), and it found 2 infections. One was Android/trojan.hiddenAds.ip, that injected itself into a system app for wireless system updates.
Other was Android/Adware.YeMobi.a, that injected into a CallerIdSearch.apk. Seems that it is pre-installed on many phones.
Neither of infections could be removed, only thing it could be done is disabling of infected apps (both system apps).
I have read on the internet, about the same infection that happened to some guy, and everyone told him that Trojan has an absolute controll of his phone now, and that he should flash it as soon as possible. No other way of fixing it
I have read on the news that Cubot is preparing Android 7 for my phone this month, and when it gets out, I will flash the phone.
Untill then, I will use the phone in Safe Mode. But, will it do anything, because safe mode only disables non-system apps?
Also, is it possible that this malware was sending SMS for subscribing to those paid services, from my phone, without me knowing?
I have contaced my mobile service provider, and they have disabled an option for me to have any paid SMS services activated in the future. But, the damage has been done.