Unfortunately, not all Android users are 'diligent' check application details. Many were fooled. Not a few users who believe it with applications that are offered and then install it to your mobile device, and eventually infected with malware.
In fact, cyber criminals intentionally making application-Abal Abal in which is inserted malware to piggyback on the name of a popular application that users do not realize it.
Fake Android app is designed to steal information from smartphones or send SMS messages to premium SMS numbers given automatically without the knowledge of their owners. Trick used is offered for free and masquerade as entertainment applications such as gaming applications, calendar.
Another nasty trick is to insert malware into a formal application and then publish it on another site with the same name. In order to avoid such dangerous applications, the following simple tips that can be applied to check whether an application is malicious or not.
1. Check the reputation / rating its
Investigate before installing an application. Because you never know if the application is good (official) or false application containing malware. Therefore, many cyber criminals who create artificial applications that are popular, such as Angry Birds. So, it could be an application made copies. Though the author is different. Obviously this fake application.
How to detect is by checking who the original poster, how reputable the application (if the ratings are good or not), what applications they made. Better to install applications that are widely used user or recommended by a friend / co-worker who had been wearing.
2. Also check out his review on the internet
Although Android Market is the official marketplace to buy / download the application, not necessarily the reviews posted there always right. Therefore, before you download the app you need to perform additional steps in order not to be deceived Fake Android Application dangerous.
The trick, read the reviews related to the application on leading websites. See how the review and comments. Typically, applications are reviewed in reputable websites is a good application. Fake Android app typically has a rating a little.
3. Download from famous sites
It is advisable to download applications only from legal applications that have a good reputation, such as Google's Android Market, Apple App Store, especially if the application is free. If you choose to download it from another site, you should read the first review / comment there. At least the reviews / comments can be used as reference materials before downloading.
4. Check app permissions
Before installation, an app (application) will ask for access rights (permissions) to hardware and software on your device, like contacts, location, internet connection, and so on. Well, if there is something strange on the screen, do not install the application!
For example, the alarm clock app should not need to access your contact list or sending data from your device. The key: if an application ask for more than what he needs, you should avoid the application.
5. Install the antivirus software
Should your mobile phone equipped with security software, although many people think that the antivirus software on the mobile phone is of no use. Some security companies already offer mobile security options, some of which are offered free of charge.
