The Android operating system is widely used worldwide as it holds about 65% market share. The convenience that Android phones offer to their users has its drawbacks. Because the Android operating system offers its users the freedom to download tons of items directly from the Internet, it poses a risk to phones.
No system is completely impenetrable, however, it’s important to know that, your phone can be infected with viruses and other malware. With so much personal data is stored on Android devices, including photos, messages, contacts, and of course every sensitive piece of information in every email account linked to your device!
It’s terrible to think what a hacker could accomplish with all that data. On an even creepier level, the Android operating system has listening, viewing, and tracking capabilities that, if hacked, can allow your personal conversations, the view from your camera, and your GPS location to be viewed and stored. Knowing all this, I’m sure you’re wondering, “Does my Android phone have a virus?” If so, how can we remove viruses safely from Android phone? Is there a way to prevent another breach? Let’s get started learning about Android viruses so that we can identify, remove, and keep from getting reinfected with viruses.
