Android/CallProtection

Short bio

Android/ CallProtection is Malwarebytes’ detection name displayed when a call is blocked with Malwarebytes for Android’s Call Blocking feature. This feature does not work on all Android versions.

Symptoms

Incoming calls are unrecognized or look very similar to your own number.

Type and source of infection

These blocked calls will initiate from a rogue or spoofed telephone number typically used by scammers and telemarketers.

Protection

Malwarebytes for Android protects against Android/CallProtection by blocking incoming blacklisted calls.