Detect & remove Trojans from your cell phone: Here’s how.

Just like your PC, your cell phone can also be affected by a Trojan. There are some indications of malware and ways to get rid of it

Mobile phone Trojans: detect and get rid of them

Trojans bring with them a variety of risks. For example, the theft of data, subscription to expensive “premium services” or espionage. There are various indications of Trojans and other viruses. Use an antivirus program to detect and eliminate malware.

• Indications of a Trojan may be that you are shown ads outside of applications or that apps are installed without your permission. If you are affected by ransomware, you will receive extortion messages. These ask you to transfer money so that you can regain access to your data.

• However, there are also Trojans and viruses that are not so obvious. These are noticeable by the fact that your phone consumes an unusually large amount of battery and runs down quickly. This is due to the increased processor power caused by the malicious software.

• If you are affected by viruses, first download a virus scanner. There are numerous apps for this, for example Avast. They all work in a similar way. Then install the virus scanner.

• After the installation, start a virus scan for your entire system.

• After the scan process, you will be shown the viruses. You can also remove them in the app.

• If you still have problems, you can reset your smartphone to factory settings. This is guaranteed to remove the Trojan.

• It is also recommended to use an antivirus program if you do not currently have any problems. Many programs have the function of scanning each app after downloading it.