This just pushes the point further that mobile devices need security software more than ever. This malware is easily spread to unprotected phones – all the user needs to do is tap on one bad link and they are exposed. This is also where software updates play a key role in security, as these attacks are using unpatched vulnerabilities on users' phones.
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Norton.com/setup Mobile Security detects these types of Ghostpush variants by identifying the rootkits used to activate the malware.
In addition to checking the website, you should also use a mobile security solution like Norton Mobile Security to scan your phone for malware.
If your Norton.com/setup account has been breached, here are some tips to help clear up the infection:
- The only way to completely remove this malware from an infected device is to do a clean installation of the operating system. This is a complicated process, and you may want to go to your mobile carrier and have them perform the installation.
- Change your Google account passwords immediately after you have the OS reinstalled.
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