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7 Safety Tips To Secure You Android Devices

By Vijaykumar

Android platform has a stranglehold on the smartphone market worldwide. According to Strategy Analytics, Android dominated the global smartphone market last year with 1 billion units shipped
worldwide.

"Many users choose Android over other OS-based devices because first, the devices can be relatively cheap; second, it's known for fast and efficient data storage and third, it's available across different form factors, brands, and price points," said Paul Oliveria, researcher of Trend Micro.

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Moreover, Android is popular among mobile developers and manufacturers for its capacity to house innovative app development without licensing fees and its simple, yet powerful Software Development Kit (SDK).

As Google wants to empower users and developers as much as possible, the very freedom makes Android a viable platform for cybercriminals and hackers to exploit. Android users can expect to run into a few problems from time to time and their device and the data in it can be stolen, spied on, and used by cybercriminals if they aren't careful.

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Securing mobile device can be tedious, but we came up with some useful tips that can help you to secure your Android device. Have a look at the slider below.

Lock The Screen

Lock The Screen

Enabling a screen unlock code will prevent a device thief from accessing your mobile data.

Protect Your Data

Protect Your Data

Android virtually comes with pre-installed security measures that can be easily accessed and enabled from the security submenu. The Android security screen also includes an option to encrypt the device. Enabling this option will help protect sensitive information stored in the device.

Strengthen Passwords And App Permissions

Strengthen Passwords And App Permissions

Google does a fine job at synching their updates with Android devices. However, some manufacturers take a little more time to update. Remember to check the features that you allow the app to access, and don't forget to use strong and unique passwords. If you re-use your passwords, hackers can effortlessly guess the passwords on your other accounts.

Install a Security App

Install a Security App

It is always a good idea to make use of security apps. An app that offers anti-theft features like remote wipe-out, tracking, and locking, as well as malware scanning and detection can help mitigate potential threats.

For example, Trend Micro Mobile Security is a security app for Android phone and Android tablet, which blocks malicious apps from Google Play before they are installed. It also protects your privacy on Facebook and even extends battery life and optimizes device performance and memory.

Connect To Secure Networks

Connect To Secure Networks

Whenever you go online using a network on public Wi-Fi, you should be more careful because unsecured Wi-Fi networks can be used to stage man-in-the-middle attacks where data can be intercepted by a third party. Avoid online banking, financial, and purchasing over public networks.

Avoid Rooting Your Device

Avoid Rooting Your Device

Before rooting your Android device, consider the pros and cons first. While it allows you more control over your device, it could also allow unsigned apps, including malicious ones, access to your data. This also makes it difficult to patch and update your OS and apps, which could leave your device vulnerable.

Download From Official App Stores

Download From Official App Stores

Downloading from third-party app stores is one of the easiest ways for any mobile device to get infected with malware. Limiting your apps to those from official or trusted app stores can lower the risks.

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