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Sometimes, it can be difficult to tell if your smartphone or PC has been infected with malware. With high performance smartphones on the rise, your phone\u2019s battery life may seem shorter or appear to drain quickly. While this might solely be an issue with the smartphone itself, it can also be a sign that your device has been infected with malware. Luckily, there are ways you can figure this out and remedy any possible issues, in addition to ways you can prevent future malware from infecting your device.<\/span><\/p>\n

Take Preventative Measures<\/b><\/h2>\n

Dealing with malware on a smartphone or computer can be a pain. That\u2019s why you should be aware of certain precautions you can take to protect your devices and your personal information. Be cautious of anything you download online, and only download from a trustworthy source. Avoid suspicious-looking emails, apps, and online media.<\/span><\/p>\n

Read More: Firmware Detected in Devices<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

With the holidays coming up, you may see a multitude of fake, malicious apps in the Play store. \u00a0Unfortunately, many malicious apps and programs mimic popular, in-demand products like shopping apps and antivirus software. If an app or program has few downloads and reviews, or appears \u201coff\u201d in design or language, don\u2019t download it. It isn\u2019t worth the potential risk.<\/span><\/p>\n

Examine Your Device<\/b><\/h2>\n

If a short battery life is the only issue with your device, then you probably don\u2019t have malware. This goes for computers and smartphones alike. While your computer\u2019s short battery life could mean that you have a virus, it could also mean that you have a bad battery or that your computer is being overworked. Not sure? Quickly scan your device with antivirus software to be on the safe side.<\/span><\/p>\n

However, if your smartphone suddenly experiences high phone bills and data usage (unrelated to your activity), in addition to battery drain, glitches, and poor performance, then malware may have been installed onto your device. Before downloading antivirus software, check to see if your issues are stemming from an abundance of running apps. If everything seems fine, then it\u2019s time to scan your device for malware with an antivirus program. Thankfully, malware can quickly be removed with antivirus software.<\/p>\n

Download Antivirus Software<\/b><\/p>\n

To help make your holidays worry-free when it comes to malware, download antivirus software. Download <\/span>DFNDR<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<\/span>for your Android and <\/span>PSafe Total Windows<\/span><\/a> for your PC to protect your devices against malware 24\/7. \u00a0DRNDR and PSafe Total\u00a0Windows will regularly scan your phone and computer for security threats, in addition to optimizing your devices by deleting unnecessary files. No need to replace a slower, older phone model or PC when you use DFNDR\u00a0\u2014 DFNDR\u00a0will help make either device feel like new again.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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