5 Google Warnings that Android
Phone Owners Like to Ignore
Jakarta, CNBC Indonesia – Many Android users are said to ignore the warnings given by Google. The warning is related to dangerous content containing malware or phishing that users are viewing.
“You’ll see a warning if the content you want to view is dangerous or fraudulent. These sites are often called ‘phishing’ or ‘malware’ sites,” Google said.
From these dangerous sites, cyberattackers try to steal information from their victims. Next, they will deceive the victim or sell the information to other parties.
Users are asked to always pay attention to warnings provided by Google. The messages are automated and phishing or malware detection is enabled by default.
There are at least five warnings that are often ignored by Android users regarding this matter. The following is the information, summarized from The Sun, Wednesday (15/5/2024):
1. “The site ahead contains malware”
The website you visit may install dangerous software, aka malware, onto your computer
2. “Deceptive site ahead”
The website you are visiting is most likely phishing
3. “Suspicious site”
The website you are visiting is suspicious and possibly dangerous
4. “The site ahead contains harmful programs”
The websites you visit may trap you into installing programs that can cause problems when using the internet
5. “This page is trying to load scripts from unauthenticated sources”
The website you are visiting is dangerous.
Applications outside the Play Store
Another warning from Google is about installing applications from outside the Play Store which are usually in the form of apk files or sideloading. Unlike the iPhone, Google has long allowed applications to be downloaded and installed outside the official store.
However, Google CEO Sundar Pichai warned Android cellphone users not to sideload their devices.
Users are asked to always pay attention to warnings provided by Google. The messages are automated and phishing or malware detection is enabled by default.
There are at least five warnings that are often ignored by Android users regarding this matter. The following is the information, summarized from The Sun, Wednesday (15/5/2024):
1. “The site ahead contains malware”
The website you visit may install dangerous software, aka malware, onto your computer
2. “Deceptive site ahead”
The website you are visiting is most likely phishing
3. “Suspicious site”
The website you are visiting is suspicious and possibly dangerous
4. “The site ahead contains harmful programs”
The websites you visit may trap you into installing programs that can cause problems when using the internet
5. “This page is trying to load scripts from unauthenticated sources”
The website you are visiting is dangerous.
Applications outside the Play Store
Another warning from Google is about installing applications from outside the Play Store which are usually in the form of apk files or sideloading. Unlike the iPhone, Google has long allowed applications to be downloaded and installed outside the official store.
However, Google CEO Sundar Pichai warned Android cellphone users not to sideload their devices.
Source : CNBC INDONESIA
