Windows Malware tries to attack Android Devices.

In the fight between the Windows and Android, many users bank accounts are being compromised. A recent blog from Symantec reveals thats, a new malware DLL is distributed on Windows machines which passes a trojan malware Trojan.Droidpak when any Android phones are connect with Windows system. This trojan connects with banking applications installed in the phone and retrieves all the information.

In the Symantec blog researcher Flora Liu said that, “the infection starts with a Trojan named Trojan.Droidpak. It drops a malicious DLL (also detected as Trojan.Droidpak) and registers it as a system service. This DLL then downloads a configuration file from the following remote server:

• http://xia2.dy[REMOVED]s-web.com/iconfig.txt

It then parses the configuration file in order to download a malicious APK to the following location on the compromised computer:

• %Windir%\CrainingApkConfig\AV-cdk.apk

The DLL may also download necessary tools such as Android Debug Bridge (ADB).

Next, it installs ADB and uses the command shown in Figure 1 to install the malicious APK to any Android devices connected to the compromised computer:

Figure 1. Command to install the malicious APK

The installation is attempted repeatedly in order to ensure a mobile device is infected when connected. Successful installation also requires the USB debugging Mode is enabled on the Android device.

The malicious APK is a variant of Android.Fakebank.B and poses as a Google App Store application.

Figure 2. Malicious APK posing as Google App Store

However, the malicious APK actually looks for certain Korean online banking applications on the compromised device and, if found, prompts users to delete them and install malicious versions. Android.Fakebank.B also intercepts SMS messages on the compromised device and sends them to the following location:

• http://www.slmoney.co.kr[REMOVED]”

To avoid such things with your Android devices you should turn off USB debugging on your Android device when you are not using it and do not connect your phone with any untrusted computers.

Steps to turn off USB debugging in your phone.

For Android 1.x and 2.x

• Go to Applications > Settings > Applications > Development.
• Uncheck USB debugging.

For Android 4.x

• Go to Applications > Settings > Developer Options.
• Uncheck USB debugging.

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Telegram - a social messaging app.

Telegram is a social messaging app which is simple, free and secure. Telegram works same as Whats app and Line messenger but has various different feature which will end you up in using it. Telegram is a open source application but more secure than any other social messaging application. It is available for Android and iPhone users as of now, but will be available for Windows phone as well from end of January 2014.

Telegram works on a cloud based media sharing which helps to keep the images, videos or any document always available in chat as the cloud space is used than phone memory. You can even create group chat and add up to 200 people. You can share videos upto 1GB, but make sure it is shared with wifi otherwise, data plan may pinch your pocket.

There is another feature called Secret chats which is highly end to end encrypted. The chat are not even saved in any of Telegram server and very secure. For better security Telegram has features like self destruct message options which deletes message after specified time. Telegram is not single device application so can be used with another device also.

Telegram is a fast, secure, reliable, opensource and free social messaging app without any ads.

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Adaptxt Keyboard for typing performance.

From writing a text to searching, you need a keyboard when you use a smartphone. Smartphones are best known for its keyboard experience and when there is some problem with touch screen or lags while typing, users simply try something new and creative.

Adaptxt Keyboard app helps to bring better user experience with customization with various themes especially on festive seasons like Christmas, Easter, Holi etc. This app allows you to get suggestions of the words which could match the sentence you are typing and also saves frequently used words which helps to adapt your style of typing also.

This keyboard app supports 81 language dictionaries and also has 39 industry specific dictionary. Industry specific dictionaries include Legal, Finance, Medical, Technology, Business and more. With the help of industry specific dictionaries it suggests and auto correct the words and terms used in that specific field. Like Medical specific dictionary helps to get more and suggested words for Doctor.

The updated status once written in Twitter can be shared with Facebook and other networks with shortcut keys, you do not need to copy paste the status or write the status update again. Adaptxt also has a Automatic Text Replacement feature with corrects the incorrect text typed in. You can customize the buttons shapes and style according to your wish. It also supports Glide feature which helps to slide your fingers through the words and it will type the desired letters.

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XOLO Q700S with 1.3 GHz Quad Core processor priced at Rs.9999.

XOLO launches Q700S, which a budget smartphone and is powered by Android Jellybean 4.2 version. This smartphone comes with premium look and feel with stylish design. For better grip while holding the phone, XOLO Q700 is only 8.9mm thin with 4.5 inch display.

XOLO Q700S has a 1.3 Ghz MediaTek MT6582M Quad Core processor and 1GB RAM for better performance of the Android applications. It runs on 4GB internal memory and can be expanded upto 32GB of external memory. XOLO Q700S is a dual SIM smartphone.

Q700S comes with 8 MP back camera and front VGA camera. The back camera also has LED flash and supports features like auto focus. It comes with 1800mAh battery for keeping up the on going power with the use of applications and talk time usage.

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