Crystalsky/Android Malware?

[MPDronePilot1]

OK
I have to admit I have not been an Android fan. There are several reasons, however none that are significant enough to make me a hater. I pulled the trigger on a Crystalsky 5.5 today. I have one concern and it's Malware on Android devices!

I know there are some Android/Crystalsky Super users on this forum that can assist.
Is anyone aware of any malware in the Android/Crystalsky environment?
Is anyone running any antivirus or other type of malware detection software?


Thanks in advance

 

[Plawa]

Lifelong Android user here, never had any issues with malware. Stick to apps from the official Play Store, don't allow unknown sources, don't install obviously shady apps (gambling etc), watch your permissions...

 

[MadValley]

What Plawa said. Android (as is iOS) is pretty bulletproof as long as the user doesn't do stoopid things like click buttons in emails, forum posts or download apps from untrusted sources.

 

[Cyberpower678]

CrystalSky user here. Google Play does not exist on the CS, you need to download from the web browser. So yes, malware is a concern, but you just need to obviously not visit shady sites and download from them.

 

[Hollow Dog]

OK
I have to admit I have not been an Android fan. There are several reasons, however none that are significant enough to make me a hater. I pulled the trigger on a Crystalsky 5.5 today. I have one concern and it's Malware on Android devices!

I know there are some Android/Crystalsky Super users on this forum that can assist.
Is anyone aware of any malware in the Android/Crystalsky environment?
Is anyone running any antivirus or other type of malware detection software?


Thanks in advance

As far as I know I've never had a malware problem on my Android phones in the past 7 years.

 

[GerdS]

CrystalSky devices don't allow installation of apps other than the pre-installed apps due to my knowledge. They don't support the Google Play Store or any other store, nor installation of apk files from unknown sources.
So, while you don't do any nonsense on your device or try to modify the OS there is no risk for any virus infection.

 

[struijs]

CrystalSky devices don't allow installation of apps other than the pre-installed apps due to my knowledge. They don't support the Google Play Store or any other store, nor installation of apk files from unknown sources.
So, while you don't do any nonsense on your device or try to modify the OS there is no risk for any virus infection.

Ehh, did you not installed the latest firmware? From that moment on its ok to install 3rd party APK files....

Peter

 

[Cyberpower678]

Ehh, did you not installed the latest firmware? From that moment on its ok to install 3rd party APK files....

Peter

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[MPDronePilot1]

I will start by saying that the CS is the only Android device that I own, and I will admit that I have it on a separate Wi-Fi network to segregate it from my home network until I have the time to WireShark this device to see what info is really being transmitted out/back to DJI.

I just could not stop myself from posting these links. I did some research and I think that some folks on this forum are either in denial or have not educated themselves on Android Malware!
Malware on millions of Android devices downloaded from google play and other official Android app sites for years undetected.

Check these links out from a well know source for macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, and Unix.
This is NOT a Apple centered site so any hater's that are going to try to say it's Fake, just follow the links and check out the source!

Skygofree — Powerful Android Spyware Discovered

This New Android Malware Can Physically Damage Your Phone

Beware! New Android Malware Infected 2 Million Google Play Store Users

Yet Another Android Malware Infects Over 4.2 Million Google Play Store Users

Judy Android Malware Infects Over 36.5 Million Google Play Store Users

Android Flaw Lets Hackers Inject Malware Into Apps Without Altering Signatures

Nasty Android Malware that Infected Millions Returns to Google Play Store

 

[Plawa]

I will start by saying that the CS is the only Android device that I own, and I will admit that I have it on a separate Wi-Fi network to segregate it from my home network until I have the time to WireShark this device to see what info is really being transmitted out/back to DJI.

I just could not stop myself from posting these links. I did some research and I think that some folks on this forum are either in denial or have not educated themselves on Android Malware!
Malware on millions of Android devices downloaded from google play and other official Android app sites for years undetected.

Check these links out from a well know source for macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, and Unix.
This is NOT a Apple centered site so any hater's that are going to try to say it's Fake, just follow the links and check out the source!

Skygofree — Powerful Android Spyware Discovered

This New Android Malware Can Physically Damage Your Phone

Beware! New Android Malware Infected 2 Million Google Play Store Users

Yet Another Android Malware Infects Over 4.2 Million Google Play Store Users

Judy Android Malware Infects Over 36.5 Million Google Play Store Users

Android Flaw Lets Hackers Inject Malware Into Apps Without Altering Signatures

Nasty Android Malware that Infected Millions Returns to Google Play Store

OK, I'll bite... the only one that sounds like a hater right now is you. I have Android phones, I have an iPhone and an iPad so I wouldn't classify myself as a fanboy but what I said still apply - you can avoid 99% of issues on ANY platform (Windows etc included) by exercising common sense.

I actually took the time to read the articles you posted (did you?) and while some are legitimate concerns there's seems to be a pretty obvious pattern:

- Skygofree is being distributed through fake web pages
- a new strain of Android malware lurking in fake anti-virus and porn applications
- While downloading to the victim's phone, FalseGuide requests administrative permissions

Compare that to my original post - "Stick to apps from the official Play Store, don't allow unknown sources, don't install obviously shady apps (gambling etc), watch your permissions..."

As far as keeping that device on a separe wifi network.. hey if that helps you sleep better then you do you..

And all of the above applies to iOS as well.. malware exists, hacks exist, vast majority can be avoided by not being stupid.

 

[lannes]

I guess there is one consolation, there is nothing of value on the crystalsky, except your DJI account details and that's not worth anything.

 

[Cyberpower678]

OK, I'll bite... the only one that sounds like a hater right now is you. I have Android phones, I have an iPhone and an iPad so I wouldn't classify myself as a fanboy but what I said still apply - you can avoid 99% of issues on ANY platform (Windows etc included) by exercising common sense.

I actually took the time to read the articles you posted (did you?) and while some are legitimate concerns there's seems to be a pretty obvious pattern:

- Skygofree is being distributed through fake web pages
- a new strain of Android malware lurking in fake anti-virus and porn applications
- While downloading to the victim's phone, FalseGuide requests administrative permissions

Compare that to my original post - "Stick to apps from the official Play Store, don't allow unknown sources, don't install obviously shady apps (gambling etc), watch your permissions..."

As far as keeping that device on a separe wifi network.. hey if that helps you sleep better then you do you..

And all of the above applies to iOS as well.. malware exists, hacks exist, vast majority can be avoided by not being stupid.

Sound reasoning and advice, but as far as CS users are concerned, since the Google Play store does not exist, you have to download from sites like APK Pure and so forth, so the risk does go up, but your logic still applies. In addition to that since the CS OS is a modded OS, it's very possible most malware will end up not working at all on the CS, like many Android apps don't already.

 

[Anthony Viscomi]

Sound reasoning and advice, but as far as CS users are concerned, since the Google Play store does not exist, you have to download from sites like APK Pure and so forth, so the risk does go up, but your logic still applies. In addition to that since the CS OS is a modded OS, it's very possible most malware will end up not working at all on the CS, like many Android apps don't already.

@Cyberpower678 VERY well stated, I was getting ready to type something similar.