While doing a bit of research after finding a few links on the web as well as emails from friends which my browser automatically download a file to my system, security.awt, and would have prompted me to install. This really isn’t a security file but rather malware who’s goal was to most likely grab all my personal info, text messages included and send it to some far off place on the web. I believe we should all have the mentality of if we didn’t go searching for it on the web then we shouldn’t install it as this will keep us mostly safe. The nice thing about Android devices is by default it will not let you install anything outside of the Google Play store unless you change your settings to do so.
You can find out if you have it enabled by opening “Settings” and navigate to the “Unknown Sources” option (under Applications or Security depending on your device).
You most likely have this turned off but if you’re using an outside repository to get games or apps for free or perhaps more likely you’re taking advantage of the free/cheaper games on the amazon market using the Amazon Marketplace App then you’ve probably left it off. If this is the case then you will want to turn it back off.
I recommend only enabling this option to initially install the app(s) then turning it off after because it doesn’t need to be enabled to use the apps once they’re installed.
I’d also recommend everyone install Lookout Security & Antivirus phone their Android phones as it’s free and does a decent job of protecting your phone. It can be found on the Google Play store and you should make it a point to download it as soon as you get a chance.
Lookout for Android: https://www.mylookout.com/