Categories: Security

World Cyber Security Day

In honor of World Cyber Security Day, we felt it was our duty to inform users on the growing risks associated with Android devices. According to the AV-Test report, there are 578.7 million malware programs in existence, harming devices every 4-5 seconds and the number is only increasing. Android malware attacks jumped from 3% in 2015 to nearly 7.5% in 2016. Because of this, it’s important to click below to see if your device is safe from attacks like this.

PSafe Total detects 34,000 threats every day in the US alone. The most detected malware by PSafe Total is called Screen Lock which is ransomware that blocks users from accessing all of their data. Here are some more details from the test:

The majority of malware deployed in 2015-2016 targeted Windows, considered to be the largest operating system in the world but there’s a trend that suggests attacks are migrating from Windows to Android. The AV-Test detected 17 million malware samples for Android, the largest mobile platform.

So, with malware still on the rise, it’s important to maintain the antivirus installed on your device by running regular scans and opting into updates. PSafe makes it easy with quick and accurate results. Tap below to check your device and run a scan now.

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The dfndr blog is an informative channel that presents exclusive content on security and privacy in the mobile and business world, with tips to keep users protected. Populated by a select group of expert reporters, the channel has a partnership with dfndr lab's security team. Together they bring you, first-notice news about attacks, scams, internet vulnerabilities, malware and everything affecting cybersecurity.

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