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How to Remove Agent Smith Virus from your Android Device?

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Guide to Remove Agent Smith Virus Cyber-security is one of the major concerns that the world is dealing with today. Devious variants of Ransomware , Spyware & Viruses seem to sprang up every now & then, to steal personal information of the users & extort money from them. While renowned cyber-security firms assure that most of such issues are under control, the attack of Agent Smith Virus melted the veil away. Agent Smith Virus is a new variant of android phones malware that surfaced to lime-light last week. It has infected over 25 Million Android users around the globe so far, including 15 million mobile devices in India. This new advertising malware is targeting the infected devices with dubious & malicious pop-up ads, when the users open the apps. Reports by Check Point, an Israel-based IT firm, states that Agent Smith Virus is propagating its infection through the unverified apps that are available on third-party app stores. How to Remove...

Agent Smith Virus - 25 Million Android Devices Vulnerable!

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Agent Smith Virus – Matrix is back to haunt 25 Million Android users! The gigantic world of the malware invites new specie in the Clan named as Agent Smith Virus. According to the reports, Agent Smith is an Android Phone Malware that has taken over around 25 million mobile devices around the globe. The reports of devices been targeted by a new advertising malware surfaced last week when Android users mentioned the appearance of unexpected pop-up ads while using apps such as Whatsapp & Flipkart. This virus of a new kind propagates through third-party app store named 9apps.com, which is owned by China’s Alibaba, the resources said. Understanding the Attack of Agent Smith The cyber-security analysts at Check Point, an Israel–based IT company, conducted a detailed analysis on the spread techniques & behavior of Agent Smith Virus. The report said that Agent Smith infects devices by – ·           exploiting the known vulnerabilities...