How to understand that your smartphone is infected with a virus? An expert from Kaspersky Lab answers

In recent months, news about various mobile viruses has increasingly begun to appear on the Internet. But how do you understand

that your device is also infected? Discuss

According to a cybersecurity expert"Kaspersky Lab" Viktor Chebyshev, it is quite simple to do this. So, for example, one of the signs of a smartphone being infected with viruses is the rapid discharge of the device.

Another "indicator" of the presence of malware on the phone is the appearance of unfamiliar software on it, as well as the consumption of more traffic than usual.

At the same time, Chebyshev advised to beBe careful with your phone bill. So, if you notice that money has suddenly begun to be debited from it, this may also indicate that intruders have gained access to the device.

Most modern malwarethey are good at hiding themselves. Unless, for example, these are ransomware, the purpose of which is to block a person's access to data or a device with a ransom demand.

Victor Chebyshev