Seems like.malware, done virus scans with lookout, didn't find anything. they take me to shady websites through redirects. deleted a bunch of apps, these shady apps remain....
What apps?
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JBLogic said:
Seems like.malware, done virus scans with lookout, didn't find anything. they take me to shady websites through redirects. deleted a bunch of apps, these shady apps remain....
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Judging by the name of the apps, they do indeed look shady.
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Judging by the name of the apps, they do indeed look shady.
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Maybe they aren't apps actually?? Maybe bookmarks..Just realized they aren't in my app drawer. Still wish I could know the app they originated from. I think I'll do a factory reset when i get home just to be safe though.
Read the reviews from other users before you download something. There are a lot of apps in the store that aren't actual apps.
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They were probably put there by another app. They're basically ads. Just delete them off the screen and you should be fine.
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Can andrlod catch malware? Like windows
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yes, it has. more often than i'd like to think about. google the subject and do your homework. there are a lot of things to pay attention to...
-if the app is a duplicate from another dev in market (might have malware added)
-where you downloaded it from if non-market
-permissions (do they match what is needed for the app to work?)
-etc.
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yes, it has. more often than i'd like to think about. google the subject and do your homework. there are a lot of things to pay attention to...
-if the app is a duplicate from another dev in market (might have malware added)
-where you downloaded it from if non-market
-permissions (do they match what is needed for the app to work?)
-etc.
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Tnks
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Can andrlod catch malware? Like windows
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Any malware you might encounter for Android would be acquired through shady apps. It isn't like you'll go to a website in your browser, and then you'll end up with some malware. Malware on android is spread by the malware being coded into certain applications (malicious apps). If you don't download pirated apps, and pay close attention to the permissions of an app before you install it, and use your common sense, you will likely not have to worry about malware. Always read the permissions that an app is requesting before installing that app.
So would uninstalling the malicious app get rid of the malware? Or is it like computers, where ur pretty much screwed once infected.
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There have been plenty of apps on the market with malware. I've been using lookout for a while now, it's caught a few from google market and amazon (which have since, been removed).
I would assume removing the app removes the malware, but I don't know.
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So would uninstalling the malicious app get rid of the malware? Or is it like computers, where ur pretty much screwed once infected.
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I am 99% sure that removing the app and rebooting the phone would remove the malware. There used to be a few malicious apps that would run the old rageagainstthecage exploit and provide temp root access (without the user knowing). So it granted root permissions and had access to all sorts of wild info. In that case, removing and rebooting would fix it. But personally, if I ever encountered any malicous app, I would remove it and then do a hard reset, just to be sure.
Thanks for the reply. I'll keep what you said in mind. This is probably the one good thing I could think of of why having a locked phone would be beneficial. I know with HTC phones, any changes made at root level is reverted after a reboot. So it would make sense.
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Thanks for the reply. I'll keep what you said in mind. This is probably the one good thing I could think of of why having a locked phone would be beneficial. I know with HTC phones, any changes made at root level is reverted after a reboot. So it would make sense.
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I would say that the malware 'problem' has to do with Google being so incredibly lax on the market. Nearly anyone can write an app and have it published on the market within 24 hours. From what I understand, there is almost no security check at all. So someone could write a malicious app that steals all sorts of info, put it on the market, and get away with it until someone else figured it out and reported it to Google, at which time Google would pull it from the market. I would think that if the apps had to at least go through a security check, and make sure that there is no malicious code in the app, that there wouldn't be as many apps with malware in the first place. If that was the case, the only way to get malware then would be by using apps from sources other than the market, or pirated apps and what not. I feel like Google could remain just as open as they are, and still implement a 'security check' of sorts on all apps submitted to the market. Definitely no need to go crazy, like apple does, but a simple check of the app I think would be beneficial for all.
Most if the known malware uses an old exploit that was patched with gingerbread, therefor we font really have to worry too much about it. Although no matter what OS and security software you use there will always be there possibility, your best bet to avoid it is to just use common sense.
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Okay I think i have some sort of malware on my phone. The other day, I had a strange advertisement in my notification bar...never seen anything like it before. I can't recall what the ad was for because I hit clear without thinking.
Now, the homepage on my phone keeps setting itself to start.infospace.com . I changed it once but now it's back. Anyone have any ideas what this could be?
You have one of those apps that are associated with that type of advertising. I think you use airpush app to stop them, but then the apps no longer work.
Yea thats the result of crack apps
My 3vO just f***k u at the 3rd dimension
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Yea thats the result of crack apps
My 3vO just f***k u at the 3rd dimension
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I don't have any crack apps
I just had a few of those too, trying to sort out what app is to blame. Thinking it may be zedge wallpaper/ringtones...
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MP3 Music Downloader does this. Just started on the most recent update like a week or two ago.
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I just had a few of those too, trying to sort out what app is to blame. Thinking it may be zedge wallpaper/ringtones...
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Do a Wipe of Everything, and try Flashing a New Rom, or Restore a Old Backup! Then see if that Fixes the Problem?
Good Luck....
Theres an app that can find whats doing that but If you've just recently installed any new apps look through the reviews for them. You should be able to find which one is causing it pretty quickly that way
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You have one of those apps that are associated with that type of advertising. I think you use airpush app to stop them, but then the apps no longer work.
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Airpush is the company that does that, didn't see your post here
I would definitely find the app doing it and report it as malware. There was also a thread somewhere in the general or android section that had a thread listing them so people could avoid/report them.
After taking the advice posted I checked my recent apps, reviews are pointing to an mp3 downloader. Must not have read enough of the reviews when I got it...
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Ah thanks to the people who recommended Airpush detector. Apparently, it was the "Eastern Glow" live wallpaper I had downloaded. It uses the AirPush for notification bar advertising...not cool
I found this app on another forum. It's nice because they post a handful of premium apps you can legally get for free.
GetJar
I came across it in my search to find a way to browse Rootzwiki w/o going through my browser. Rootzwiki now wants you to pay for their app and I don't want to spend even just a few dollars for the one thread I'm temporarily watching. Anyways, someone posted that you can get Tapatalk for free through GetJar. Many of you are already using Tapatalk but for those that don't know it allows you to browse and favorite hundreds of various forums. I never had the need for TappaTalk before and would have gotten it, but it's nice now that I could find it for free.
So through your phone's browser, you need to go to the http://www.getjar.com. Download their .apk and install.
Anyways, Beautiful Widgets is also on there for free and you can browse some of the other premium apps they'll find and post.
Nice find. Will head over there and check it out.
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Free is always good..works very well
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Downloaded and installed. I just found a couple apps for free that i paid for on the market lol. Oh well. I have been trying out some of the other apps on it. Thanks for the tip!
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I snagged a few of the Gold apps a week or so back, including Tapatalk, and haven't had any issues with any of them. About once a month, I tend to install their market, check to see if they've added any good ones, then uninstall the market again. Unlike Amazon, you don't have to have it installed to have the apps.
Very nice find I payed for a few of these paid apps lol thanks.
U can also get free apps threw 4 shared there is a YouTube video on how too
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U can also get free apps threw 4 shared there is a YouTube video on how too
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Yes you can but isn't 4 shared cracked apps? I had some at first when I did not know better. Then deleted via root explorer and bought it through the market.
This getjar seems more legit and legal I hope.
Where did you find the apk file? Thanks.
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Where did you find the apk file? Thanks.
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You need to go to the website getjar.com and download the app first. I hope you are not asking about the 4 shared apk files. Warning I believe they are cracked apps on 4 shared unless someone corrects me?
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You need to go to the website getjar.com and download the app first. I hope you are not asking about the 4 shared apk files. Warning I believe they are cracked apps on 4 shared unless someone corrects me?
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I dont know what 4 shared means, and i dont see an apk for dnld at getjar.com. guess nook is not recognized. Thanks.
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Not if you are downloading free ones. Nothing to crack. You can find old versions of apps if you don't like the update in market. Sometimes updated get rid of exploits
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Does this app register the downloads with the Android Market? Or is this app similar to the Amazon App that gives away apps for free each day but in order to re-download them you have to have their app installed.
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Does this app register the downloads with the Android Market? Or is this app similar to the Amazon App that gives away apps for free each day but in order to re-download them you have to have their app installed.
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They don't. GetJar has their own market, so any updating would need to be done through it.
I do believe 4shared is not legal do not use it! Let's be moral and support our devs. We should also probably not continue speaking of it for the sake of the thread.
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I do believe 4shared is not legal do not use it! Let's be moral and support our devs. We should also probably not continue speaking of it for the sake of the thread.
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For the record, I was referring to GetJar, which is legal. I don't condone the use of illegal apps, via 4shared/wherever.
It wasn't aimed at you or anyone really, I just kept seeing it mentioned. No worries.
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With the getjar, I heard people started having ads popping up when it was installed. Is this true? Is that why people install it to get the app then uninstall it?
BTW, even though they are free (I see things like Fruit Ninja FREE, etc), are these still add-supported apps? Or, is the free Fruit Ninja and Angry Birds add-free?
Thanks!
Maybe that's how they support putting paid apps for free on their website. The adds pay for the apps.
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I will say that I've had ONE ad randomly appear in my notification bar (saying I'd won an iPhone/iPad/etc), but a friend (on a different network, on a different, non-rooted/modified phone) that I know for a fact has no apps from Get Jar installed got the same thing an hour or two before me (he even called to ask me about it, since I'm his "android guy" lol). Still not sure what caused that.
(Sorry about all the stuff in parenthesis)
it is aanoying and keeps telling me things about ipads and such..
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it is aanoying and keeps telling me things about ipads and such..
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probably and advertisement that came from an app you downloaded. I hate those..
Find the app that is doing it, rate it 1 star then uninstall and find a better similar app where the developers aren't douchebags.
Having same problem. How do i find the app thats responsible?
I wouldn't know.. if it only happened recently and you installed apps recently I would start with those..
Maybe read comments on the apps you downloaded, many people will complain about it.
All the big apps are likely safe to assume they're not the one doing it. It's usually smaller apps, less known games that do it to bring in more money.
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Actually I take that back. There is an app to see which apps are pushing those annoying advertisements:
http://www.androidpit.com/en/android/market/apps/app/com.brosmike.airpushdetector/AirPush-Detector
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Having same problem. How do i find the app thats responsible?
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You need Ad push detector, it's available free from the market.
I had same problem, for me it was a an ics theme for launcher go. I removed it and found alternative, now all is good no more crappy star notification.
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You need Ad push detector, it's available free from the market.
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I had the same issue and downloaded Addons Detector. I scanned for Push Notifications...and nuked the app responsible.
Google really shouldn't allow such crap into the market though. It takes away from the integrity of the app market.
Tnx guys, it was Live 3D wallpaper...
br Zola
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I wouldn't know.. if it only happened recently and you installed apps recently I would start with those..
Maybe read comments on the apps you downloaded, many people will complain about it.
All the big apps are likely safe to assume they're not the one doing it. It's usually smaller apps, less known games that do it to bring in more money.
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Actually I take that back. There is an app to see which apps are pushing those annoying advertisements:
http://www.androidpit.com/en/android/market/apps/app/com.brosmike.airpushdetector/AirPush-Detector
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Thanks for the tip on the app, downloaded it and found the app, It was a Battery Calibration app that had many people who had rated it as an air push app. What a pain in the ass those things are, they should be illegal. I have a rooted phone with adfree downloaded and it still came thru. Not any more, didn't need that damn app anyways.
Thanks again,
Vinny
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I had same problem, for me it was a an ics theme for launcher go. I removed it and found alternative, now all is good no more crappy star notification.
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Mine too!!!!!
When browsing the internet my phone keeps forwarding me to gotfreebies .org... i have checked my apps with airpush and there was a dog whistle that said it was dodgey so i removed it.. however the prob is still happening.. Its quite annoying! is there anyway to find out what is causing the prob or will i need to reset my phone? thanks
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This happens to me when using Chrome and the stock browser, normally when on xdadevelopers website. I can't remember exactly, but i'm redirected to a site wanting me to install a battery saving app.
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When browsing the internet my phone keeps forwarding me to gotfreebies .org... i have checked my apps with airpush and there was a dog whistle that said it was dodgey so i removed it.. however the prob is still happening.. Its quite annoying! is there anyway to find out what is causing the prob or will i need to reset my phone? thanks
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Use some kind of virus scanning app such like dr web may help.
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I only ever get this when reading this website. Can't remember exactly what it is but it pops up mentions some sort of prize and clicking something to claim.
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I only ever get this when reading this website. Can't remember exactly what it is but it pops up mentions some sort of prize and clicking something to claim.
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Yes I get those too, rather annoying. I hope its just the site and not some app or virus.
I just got one
This happens to me every now and again, and its happened on XDA more than once.
I took a screenshot just now when it happened.
It only pops up in the browser so I assume it is most likely an ad, but it is also aware of my location.
It goes here:
gotfreebies . org/contest/au-ipad-contest/index.php?c=AU-s2
(I'm not allowed to post links so I added spaces)
It's seriously annoying and I sincerely hope something can be done about it.
I'm using a Galaxy tab 8.9 over wifi.
XDA has gotten a lot of ads lately. I hate the flash ads that play at the bottom of the screen with sound. I tend to have a few XDA tabs open and its super annoying trying to find the one thats playing.
Banner ads and flash ads don't bother me that much but these freebie.org ads just fill the entire screen on my phone. Now that is seriously annoying
had same issue. restart solved it for me.
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Getting the same ads very annyoing like a pc browser hijacker redirects browser to their site get it mainly on xda but have had it 1 or 2 times on other sites.
Would be nice to know whether this Is an XDA ad or a virus.
I also get it, only on xda. I use ICS+ Browser. Very annoying.
The flash ads with sound on my desktop are extremely annoying as well. I too open multiple windows at once, and it is a real pain trying to find the noisy window.
It is an ad. It is harmless.
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It is an ad. It is harmless.
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Is it an official xda ad? Why do they make it behave just like malware? That's what browser hijackers do. I've never seen official ads do anything as obtrusive as that.
I am getting tired of these ads, there is another similar or maybe associated ad for a site called 'mobrewards.org' too.
I get them on other phone related sites as well, just now I got one on phonearena.
I have found the google adwords complaint page and I'm going to submit a complaint.
Maybe if we all do then they'll do something about it.
support.google.com/adwords/bin/request.py?contact_type=feedback
Try "AirPush Detector" from Play Store
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Try "AirPush Detector" from Play Store
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Nothing found. It's the browser's being redirected, but only on XDA for me. I never ever see an ad like that anywhere else. No notification ads, no other unusual ads anywhere.
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Try "AirPush Detector" from Play Store
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The ad seems to be a browser popup, it is not associated with any apps.
It is targeted towards mobile users and it seems to only occur when using a mobile device.
If you search online for gotfreebies.org or mobrewards.org you will see that the problem is experienced by Android and iPhone users.
these ads are the ones which remind me to enable ad blocking after flashing a new firmware. adaway and root are your friends
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