Detecting malware/spyware

**cronhan** · 10-01-2011, 09:03 AM

Hi!
I have a GT-P7510 10.1 Galaxy tab. I want to know if there is any way I can detect whether there is malware on the device -- my credit card info got stolen, and I am not sure where it was stolen from, so I basically want to see whether there is maybe spyware or other malware on the device. I have contacted Android Market support but they referred me to Samsung support, but their support page is totally broken (cannot select device, so I cannot submit my question). My device is not rooted, and I only install from Android Market. Can anyone help me?

**srkmagnus** · 10-01-2011, 08:37 PM

You can can download one of many anti-virus apps from the market to scan the tablet. Did you ever download anything not from the market? Such as apps or files from sites you are unfamiliar with?

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**coldasice304** · 10-02-2011, 06:48 PM

Only way I know how to get a virus/malware is by downloading and installing on to your device.

**Rudolphe** · 10-03-2011, 03:52 PM

Just wipe the thing and be done with it

**cronhan** · 10-05-2011, 07:36 AM

OK thanks for all the replies. I was just wondering whether it was at all possible, otherwise wiping is a moot point (you would then just re-install the sneaky app). Like I said I'm not sure where my info leaked from, so this issue was to help with my investigation.