In the wake of the ever-increasing mobile malware, the Crime Complaint Center (IC3) issued a warning on Friday to alert the users of mobile devices about the recent malware attacks which chiefly targeted Google's popular Android operating system.

The warning issued by the IC3 - a government task force which includes the FBI - underscores the US government's attempts towards increasing the awareness about the dangers linked to mobile malware, especially to those users who use Android-based devices manufactured by Samsung, HTC, Motorola, and Pantech.

In its warning, the IC3 has outlined some guidelines for users to help them protect their devices against mobile malware targeting Android devices; particularly against the latest malware versions such as Loozfon - which utilizes a phony work-at-home opportunity - and FinFisher, which is a spyware that can take over the components of a smartphone.

The warning largely recommends the users of Android-based mobile devices to make use of malware-protection measure like OS encryption; passcode protection; using apps are from trusted sources; awareness about apps which enable geolocation; and averting any connection with unfamiliar wireless networks.

Furthermore, with the guidelines also suggesting the mobile-device users should obtain malware protection for your mobile device, wipe off personal data from their devices before selling them, and be extra careful with `jailbroken' devices, the IC3 said in a nutshell: "Use the same precautions on your mobile phone as you would on your computer when using the Internet."