HummingBad malware infects 10M Android phones; here's how to get rid of it

What is it? CNET reports that the software "can take root in your phone, collecting your personal data and making it act like you've clicked on ads you haven't," according to Check Point Security.

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Is it on my phone? CNET suggests using security apps such as Check Point's Zone Alarm, Lookout Security & Antivirus, AVG AntiVirus and Avast Mobile Security & Antivirus to detect whether the malware is on your device.

How do I delete it? Unless you're a cybersecurity expert, the only way to get rid of HummingBad is to do a factory reset, CNET reports.

How can I avoid it? "Don't download apps from untrusted stores," Dan Wiley, Check Point's head of incident response, told CNET. In other words, stick to the Google Play store.

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