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  1. N

    Can't remove annoying popup from web browser -even after factory reset and restore with smart switch

    I have this annoying web Browser popup ad that I can't seem to get rid of. I have tried every troubleshooting techniques there are including factory restore and restore data in smart switch. Even tried removing the Samsung browser with ADB the the same thing happens with Chrome. Can anyone...
  2. Milo Williamson

    Anti virus..

    For my windows ten, it disapears ages ago, and need to re install it, I wonder if I am protected against viruses?
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    File named " .xxx_did " What is it and is it ok to remove it?

    Hi, I have a Galaxy A52 5G.... today i saw a file named as " .xxx_did " . i saw it when i was using whats app and when i was trying to share a document that was the first name appeared in the list.. couldn't find the file with the my file app, so i searched it using my Linux OS and the file was...
    • Raashin
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    • android file file extension file manager galaxy malicious apps ransomware samsung suspicous virus
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Samsung
  4. kylabeardad

    Busybox....HELP PLEASE! What/why/how is it installed on my device without my knowledge or permission

    I bought a new Samsung Galaxy Note20 ultra 5g through my phone provider 2 years ago. I recently downloaded the app 'Root Checker Pro' to check for security reasons. While the app's root verification process produced negative results. However, the app's secondary verification process produced a...
    • kylabeardad
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    • firmware flash hacked help kernel krack maleware recovery mode root root checker samsung samsung galaxy note 20 security social engineering spyware virus
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Android Lounge
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    Help studio64.exe detected as ransomware

    Avast detected Android Studio (the latest version) as ransomware. Here is the message: studio64.exe is trying to delete or change the file C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Crypto\RSA\b42cc0c3858a58db2db37658219e6400_9205d3aa-d330-4b9c-977e-9d84ee659886... Ransomware By the way it was the first time i...
  6. G

    Phone acting haunted in the night

    Last night I was woken up by my phone randomly launching Spotify and skipping forwards and backwards on a playlist. I went to unlock it and I was locked out for 7 minutes. This got me worried about viruses/hackers. I've changed my unlock pin just in case but I'm really curious as to how this has...
  7. S

    Spyware/Stalkerware Question

    I believe spyware/stalkerware was installed on my Android phone. I will ask a few questions and hopefully someone can tell me if I should worry or not. 1. How long does someone need to have physical access of your phone in order to download and install Spyware/Stalkerware from the internet or...
  8. Cao Van Thanh

    [APP][4.0+][Free] Adware Hunter - Popup Ad Detector & Find Cause

    Ad popup shows on screen? Use this app to find which is cause Device always show ad popup? This app can help you to fix Adware Hunter Is a small tool that helps you to find what is the app/adware that cause of popups on your screen. Adware Hunter is completely free and be updated based on...
  9. S

    Help Android smartphone starts to laugh for no reason

    I know it sounds like I'm joking, but yesterday my Android smartphone (Redmi Note 9s) started to laugh for no reason. I was recording a WhatsApp voice message while it happened, you can hear the laughter loud and clear in the voice message...
  10. MoodyBlues

    *** Coronavirus (COVID-19) Resources by Region ***

    I'd like to ask everyone who knows where to find COVID-19 resources/information to please post links, plus brief descriptions of their purpose. If it's not clear from the above info, also include the area where they're relevant. Please edit one post instead of adding new posts for each addition...
    • MoodyBlues
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    • coronavirus coronavirus pandemic covid-19 covid-19 pandemic pandemic virus
    • Replies: 42
    • Forum: Off Topic
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    Help Ad malware..?

    Please help i have been gettin this ads.. It has been bugging me out and it's annoying because it redirects me to settings and app store.. I HAVE BEEN SEARCHING FOR ALMOST A WEEK NOW, STILL NO ANSWERs.
    • Ads Malware Please Help
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    • ads malware virus
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    Help Ads on phone, they gave me an option to opt out, but...

    Help, I got ads yesterday on my phone and I get them ranging from banners, to taking up the whole screen. Its on every app including the homescreen. I got a banner today that said "Opt out" beneath it, I cliked on it and it pretty much said this "Download opt-out app or Opt out manually" for...
    • Nigel A
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    • ads malware sony virus xperia
    • Replies: 5
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  13. N

    Help Ads pop up whenever I open my phone .

    Every time I open my phone an ad pops up Here are some images.
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    Help Android Phone constantly showing ADS and Nuisances

    Hi. I would like to ask for help on this. This has been going since I downloaded an APK file from the internet. I installed it, yet I uninstalled it after feeling paranoid. A few weeks later, my phone started to open my browser (Mozilla Firefox, btw) and redirect me into an ad site. (I think it...
    • Matthew Poblete
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    • ads virus
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Ask a question
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    Help cheilpengtai.c675boom

    What is this running on my note 5? It had access to my contacts and storage, I couldn't find any data on it through the web what so ever.
    • Android Question
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    • malware virus
    • Replies: 1
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    Help How do I get rid of these weird ad popup?

    My phone (galaxy core) has these pop up ads every so often in random patterns while I'm using apps and even when I'm not. Looking at all the solutions online, the ads I have don't look similar to the ones they're trying to fix. Im pretty sure it's the apk files I downloaded but I don't want to...
    • Android Question
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    • ad virus
    • Replies: 11
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  17. A

    Help System update virus?

    I got a weird pop up today and I was hoping if someone could help me identify if it a virus or not. I tried to do a factory reset but I ended up re-installing all my old apps while rebooting the phone. Wondering if it was tied to an app or not. I did a screenshot of the popup when it happened...
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    • virus
    • Replies: 2
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  18. A

    Help HTC

    My HTC got demanding, buzzing and vibrating that I had to fix a virus RIGHT NOW. Never had that before and it didn't seem legit. What's going on?
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    • virus
    • Replies: 1
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  19. Android News

    Ransomware exploit is affecting millions of Android phones on legacy firware

    A new report scheduled to be published today will tell of a new ransomware that affects any version of Android earlier than 5.0 Lollipop. The ransomware will ask those affected to pay money to regain control of their phone. The company who tested the exploit visited a site which successfully...
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    Help Chrome virus warning

    I recently received a pop up from chrome that said I had four viruses attacking my phone. I don't remember if there was a phone number listed, but there was an app suggested. The pop up looked legitimate because it was in the Google page, not a box separate from the page. It said my phone was...
    • Android Question
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    • virus
    • Replies: 5
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  21. C

    Help Virus that can't be deleted (even with re-flashing rom)

    I think my sony xperia is infected with a very inconvenient virus. It seems like the motherboard is broken but it is not because absolutely nothing happened to the phone when it starts malfunctioning and actually the phone works in safe mode but I might be wrong and the phone is really dead? So...
    • chuck51
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    • android virus
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  22. A

    Help help - battery issues?

    Ok so first off I have a HTC desire 510 and for the past few weeks my phone randomly shut off and will not cut on unless I put it on the charger . My phone goes from 88% to off all of a sudden and when I put it on the charger it is at 0% in less than 2 seconds! This is like serious sudden...
    • Android Question
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    • virus
    • Replies: 5
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    Help how to remove trade exchange virus

    My phone has got 'traded exchange' virus. Whenevr I open a website (from Facebook known links or Google search) it redirects me to a website where it [vibrates] pops up and prompts me to clear my Nexus 5 for space etc. What do I do. I read on the internet that it is a stubborn virus.Please help
    • Android Question
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    • virus
    • Replies: 2
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  24. Android News

    Android malware hits over 100,000 phones in Denmark

    Security researchers have identifies new malware which targets Android phones, spreading from infected phones through SMS. The malware is able to collect sensitive web surfing data from infected phones, but it can easily be stopped if users to no click on the link that's embedded in the...
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