ESET USSD Control for Android

ESET USSD Control for Android - Application to control USSD code on Android

ESET USSD Control protects your device from USSD code attacks carried out via malicious SMS, QR codes or URL links.

First, to understand this application, users need to know what the USSD code is. In essence, USSD is a two-way interactive channel in real time like SMS and is limited to 182 characters. The purpose of the USSD code is so that telecom operators can provide remote support for telephone devices. For example, to display your IMEI number (dial * # 06 #), top up your phone at prepaid subscribers (* 100 #), check your account (* 101 #, * 102 #), pay in advance (* 911 #) .

However, some bad guys exploit security vulnerabilities in some versions of calling software integrated on Android operating system to attach bad USSD to erase all your Android phone data remotely and restore it. phone to factory settings. So now, protect yourself from data deletion due to remote wipe or other malicious actions from USSD. To do this, make sure the ESET USSD Control app is set as the default dialer on your device.

• Step 1 : Download ESET USSD Control and let the app automatically install on your device.
• Step 2 : Use your Android phone to access the test page https://www.eset.com/tools/ussdtest (this is only for testing, not making any changes to the phone).
• Step 3 : When the application prompts to complete the task, check "Always perform this action" and select ESET USSD Control.

The application runs in the background of the phone and only interacts when it detects a malicious USSD

Note, after installation, the application will run in the background phone, there is no icon on the main screen. ESET USSD Control only interacts with users when it detects risks of running harmful USSD code. To make sure the app is installed correctly, go to Android Settings (Android Settings) -> Applications (Applications), then look for ESET USSD Control .

Why protect your phone against a USSD attack?

Protecting your phone against USSD attacks is an essential security layer for Android devices, as these attacks can easily be started on any medium that makes it possible for users to access sites. The web contains bad USSD commands like SMS, QR code or simply by exploiting phishing links in the browser.

How does ESET USSD Control protect you?

By checking for malicious codes before they are executed, ESET USSD Control for Android ensures that all data on your Android phone remains safe. The application displays a warning window each time it detects a dangerous USSD code, preventing the execution of commands that may be harmful.

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