Top Ten Security Tips for Your Android Device

Bangalore: As Android is the most widely used mobile operating system, it is more vulnerable to malware attack. Keeping this in your mind, do the needful for enhancing the security. If your device is found with some odd issues no doubt it’s been affected with malware. Be aware that all the vital information in your device can be traced and downloaded by a third person with cruel intentions. If you are not careful enough with the security, all your data can be shared all over the World Wide Web.

Below listed are the security tips for your Android device, as listed by TOI.

1. Download Anti-Malware Apps

Instead of focusing on the malware threats, think about what can be done to protect your Android device, apps and data. There are plenty of security apps available and make sure that you download and use them. Android anti-virus apps like Kaspersky, AVG, Avast and Norton are best among them. Recommended free anti-Virus apps include Lookout and TrustGo.

Do bear in mind that your job will be a lot easier, if you have an app that handles very kind of security issues at your disposal.

2. Avoid surfing and app downloading from unsecured sites

Recent report from security researchers show that the leading cause for malware attack is surfing through adult content websites. What the users can do is try not to get connected with such sites. Downloading apps from unofficial app stores is another source of malware infection on Android phone or tab. Try avoiding such malicious mobile apps installation by using official Google Play app store. There is a check box in the Setting menu of any standard Android device which enables and disables unofficial apps, so activate it.

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