What is app stack malware?
I started receiving on my android Samsung Galaxy note strange notifications in Mandarin (the language of the people of china). Once I click on the notification it opens my browser with a blank page and then exits just after a few seconds. Few minutes later I get an app install prompt - (it says in french : blocked install of apps not coming from android market ) This have been repeating several times since ~2 weeks now What's this ? How to be sure that it won't repeat again ? PS: My phone has the latest updates offered by Samsung and is not rooted. I also did not install any apps in Mandarin.
Regarding the app stack malware - Find the cause
If using "Jelly Bean", it is easy to know which app makes the push notification. Find out which app is pushing ads in my notification bar? Otherwise, use Addons Detector to find out which apps are using push notifications inappropriately. Though it needs manual inspection. Scan a malicious file with ALYac. It can catch commonly-seen malwares on Android.
Actions
- Never click on an unfamiliar notification message unless you know what it is.
- You are suggested to remove those suspicious apps that misuse push notifications.
- If AirPush is detected, you can opt-out by using the Airpush opt out app once.
Note: The Simplified Chinese stated "Baidu Browser"