What is a Malware?
Malware or MALicious softWARE is a general term used to describe unwanted software such as viruses, worms and Trojans which are spread and acquired unknowingly and unintentionally.
Every Malware developed has its own agenda such as gaining profit for the developer or simply to annoy, cause disorder and chaos.
Protect your phone in these ways:
- Ensure that your bluetooth is not left on all the time.
- Be cautious in accepting messages from unknown users.
- When connecting your phone to your PC or laptop, be sure to have a security software installed in the latter to prevent transfer of viruses.
What is the Hatihati.A Malware?
Hatihati.A Malware has been classified as such because it spreads on its own (similar to a self replicating virus) and it interrupts the normal mobile phone operation.
What does it do?
Hatihati.A Malware continuously sends voluminous SMS transactions until the cellphone runs out of battery or the service provider disconnects service due to insufficient balance. This malware typically sends 5 to 6 SMS per minute without the subscriber’s knowledge or initiation.
