#卡巴斯基: Pinduoduo installation contains malicious code#Recently, a popular software called Pinduoduo revealed that it has malicious code installed, which will invade your privacy and steal sensitive information. Kaspersky, a well-known anti-virus software company, launched an investigation into Pinduoduo. And Google has removed Pinduoduo. Are you still using it? What should we do in this situation? I have roughly summarized the following points for your reference. First of all, to introduce this problem, malicious invasion of user privacy by mobile phone software is a common network security problem, which is mainly manifested as obtaining user personal information, location information, address book and other private data through mobile phone applications, and sending these data to unauthorized third-party servers, resulting in user privacy being leaked.
This behavior is usually carried out by some malware, adware, or fake legitimate applications. These applications often employ deceptive tactics such as fake installation prompts, malicious code-behind, and startup covert methods to make users unaware that their privacy has been stolen.
Users may suffer from many impacts such as personal information leakage, identity theft, account theft, spam recycling and hacker attacks, so users need to take appropriate measures to protect their privacy, including regularly cleaning the phone cache, updating the operating system or applications, closing unnecessary applications and permissions, and avoiding downloading applications from unknown or suspicious sources.
In addition, users can also take some technical measures to protect their privacy, such as using VPN networks for data transmission, installing firewalls and antivirus software, manually controlling application permissions, and using encrypted communication tools.
The malicious invasion of user privacy by mobile phone software is an extremely dangerous behavior, and users need to strengthen the protection and security awareness of mobile phone privacy in order to effectively avoid this security risk.
I think it is very dangerous and unethical for mobile phone software to maliciously invade user privacy. The right to privacy is one of the basic rights of everyone, and theft and abuse can bring serious losses and injuries to individuals. Mobile software developers should abide by laws, regulations and ethical guidelines to protect users' privacy and security, and improve users' experience. Users need to carefully read the privacy policy of the software, pay attention to protect their personal information, and timely feedback malware problems. At the same time, the government and regulatory agencies should also strengthen management and supervision to combat the production and spread of illegal malware and protect the interests and safety of users. In addition, users can also take the following measures to protect their privacy when using mobile phone software:
1. Review app permissions carefully: Before downloading and using an app, be sure to review the app's permissions carefully to check whether the app needs access to your personal information or device features, such as contacts, location, camera, or microphone.
2. Install security software: Installing trusted security software protects against malware and protects your device and privacy.
3. Update the app: Updating the app regularly keeps your data and device safe and can provide better performance and functionality.
4. Don't click on unverified links: Don't click on unverified links, attachments, or downloads, which may contain malware, viruses, or phishing links.
5. Watch for app behavior: If you notice that an app is interacting inappropriately with your device or other apps, stop using it promptly and report the issue.
Protecting user privacy and security is very important and should receive great attention and attention from society. Only by working together can we effectively curb the phenomenon of malicious software infringing on user privacy. In addition, regulatory authorities should also strictly regulate the behavior of mobile phone software development companies, increase their supervision, and ensure that users' privacy will not be maliciously violated. The privacy policy of the mobile software should detail how the application uses personal information and other data, and it should collect and process user data in a transparent and legal manner.
On the other hand, users themselves also need to improve security awareness, understand relevant privacy policies, view permission applications, do not easily disclose personal information, avoid installing software from unknown sources, update systems and applications in time, install antivirus software, etc., so as to protect their privacy and security to the greatest extent. We must protect our privacy, the above is just one situation, the following I am providing you with several suggestions to protect privacy
1. Set a passcode lock screen to prevent unauthorized access to your phone.
2. Do not easily store sensitive personal information in your mobile phone, such as bank card numbers, passwords, etc.
3. Don't download unreliable apps and games to avoid viruses and malware invading your phone.
4. Clean up your phone's junk files and cache regularly to reduce the risk of personal information leakage.
5. Pay attention to security when using public WiFi and do not access sensitive websites such as bank accounts to avoid hacker attacks.
6. Install mobile anti-virus software, scan your phone regularly, and protect your mobile phone security.
7. Don't lend your phone to strangers and try not to take it out in public to prevent it from being lost or stolen. 8. Sync and back up important data on your phone in case you can't get it back if your phone is lost or stolen.
9. Do not accept calls, text messages, emails, etc. from strangers, especially inquiries involving personal information.
10. Pay attention to protect the security of your network account, do not use simple passwords, avoid multiple accounts using the same password, change passwords regularly, etc.
11. Try to download software and apps from official app stores instead of through illegal channels to avoid downloading pirated or malicious software.
12. Do not disclose personal privacy information to any person or company to avoid misuse or theft of personal privacy information.
13. In general, do not use third-party cloud services to store sensitive documents, such as ID cards, bank cards, etc.
14. Use private mode to browse sensitive websites, such as hospitals, banks, government websites, etc., to avoid leaving traces of browsing history. 15. Do not connect to unreliable WiFi hotspots, especially some public WiFi from unknown sources, which may have security risks and leak private information.
16. Update the mobile operating system and applications regularly, patch vulnerabilities in a timely manner, and improve mobile phone security.
17. Use encrypted communication methods for information transmission as much as possible, such as HTTPS, VPN, etc.
18. Don't store files like photos, videos, etc. that are too private or sensitive on your phone, it's best to save them in an encrypted cloud service.
19. In some important occasions, it is necessary to turn off the mobile phone's Bluetooth, NFC and other functions to prevent being used by others.
20. If the mobile phone is attacked and the risk of personal privacy is amplified, immediately deactivate all bank cards, social accounts, etc. related to the mobile phone, change the password in time and notify the corresponding institutions. If you suffer serious infringement, you can protect your rights and interests through legal means.
In short, protecting user privacy is a long-term and arduous task that requires the joint efforts of the whole society. Only when enterprises, governments, regulators and users work together can we effectively prevent the malicious infringement of user privacy by mobile phone software and safeguard the basic rights of citizens and the security of personal information.