Android malware affects Amazon products
The ADB.Miner malware has affected the Fire and Fire TV Stick services when installed automatically to mine cryptocurrencies
Malware infection increases in the world in a matter of minutes. In this case, it directly affects the Amazon giant in its Fire products with Android ADB.Miner malware. The worm is installed automatically to mine cryptocurrencies.
Malware attacks Fire and Fire TV Stick devices with OS 6 or previous systems. Immediately there is a slowdown of the equipment. When infected, the well-known Android green icon will appear on the screen followed by the word “test”.
This is the com.google.time.timer application that is disseminated through unofficial sources. At first it was believed that it was installed when using applications to watch pirated movies. Cybersecurity experts have dismissed the idea.
Once the malware is installed it begins to mine cryptocurrencies illegally, which is why users notice that operability decreases to minimum levels. Although the affectation is not serious, it requires security measures and purification pocedures.
Experts recommendations include configuring “ADB Error Removal” and “Applications from unknown sources” in the system menu. Also, make sure that everything that is loaded laterally on the TV is clean. The extreme measure that many avoid but is the most dramatic is the factory reset of the system.
M.Pino
Source: Coinvedi
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