Android users appreciate the flexibility of the system and the ease of installation of any application. Often, however, they must contend with side effects downloading software from untrusted sources, which many times end up getting infected their equipment and even additional financial burdens. The consequences are apparent when reading the account – contains a list of services that you never use. Having no other choice, however, humbly phone owner pays for something they did not want.
Perhaps not everyone is aware of the fact that sensitive data stored on mobile devices will always be extremely attractive to potential criminals. Ever-changing software makes the effective protection of the environment of mobile devices can be quite tedious and often unsuccessful process. Most of the users is based on the default settings, but most often they prove to be simply insufficient. It is better to guard against cybercrime by making steps so that our information will be well guarded.
“Caution pay, and adherence to a few simple rules can prevent a lot of threats – not only against worms, but also malicious software, spying, data theft or cyber attacks. Such a solution can also be helpful if we lose your device, “- says Michal Jarski, Regional Director CEE at Trend Micro.
How to protect your device operating on Android? Here are some proven tricks:
1. Lock Screen. Apparently very simple and basic thing, but the most underestimated and undervalued. You should know that navigating the code used to screen lock prevents unwanted people to access data from your phone. And even if the device is stolen.
2. Privacy. Android includes a pre-installed security settings, and security screen also includes the encryption device. Enabling this option will help protect confidential information (eg company data) stored in the device.
How to protect your device operating on Android?
download unknown applications stores is the easiest way to do this in order to infect your phone harmful software. Limiting download applications to official accounts like Google Play Store, you can greatly reduce the risk of infection.
3. Strengthen passwords and access individual applications to data. Most of us appreciate the ease that Google provides, allowing you to sync and update its network services on Android devices. It is worth remembering, therefore, to see options that allow applications to access private data. Do not forget also about using strong and unique passwords and the use of two-factor authentication where possible. Avoid using the same password on different sites. This will hamper burglar jump from one service to another, even if you know one of our slogans. You can here support solutions like “password manager”.
4. Applications safety. Using additional security applications is always a good idea. Extras that offer anti-theft functions (such as Remote Wipe-out, tracking and blocking functions, as well as scan and detect malware) can help combat potential threats. An example of such a solution is Trend Micro Mobile Security for Android.
5. Avoiding accidental Wi-Fi networks. Unsecured Wi-Fi networks can be used to attack man-in-the-middle attacks that allow third parties to intercept confidential data. Therefore, we turn off the automatic search for available networks and not use the network without encryption.
6. Avoiding rootowania device. The prospect seems to be tempting – zrootowane device gives you more control over the settings and allows you to install anything you want to be shown. However, it can also allow a malicious and suspicious applications to access the data. Rootowanie also hinders patching and updating the operating system and applications that can leave the system vulnerable to cyber attacks.
7. New apps only from official stores. Downloading unknown apps stores is the easiest way to do this in order to infect your phone with malware. Limiting download applications to official accounts like Google Play Store, you can greatly reduce the risk of infection.
Android is widely recognized as a great mobile operating system. Users admiration stems largely from the fact that it is very cheap, occurs on many mobile devices, and thus available for just about everyone. Android is also appreciated for fast and efficient way to store data or as a download innovative applications without the need to pay additional fees to producers. Just like any other operating system, so Android is exposed to a range of threats. Its aftermath gathered recently virus BaseBridge (installing unwanted applications), JiFake (sending SMS at standard cost numbers) or worm Android.Couterclank (installs during downloading games). We take care about the safety of our product and to protect them by cyber threats, as some of them did not only hinder the use of the phone, but can also adversely affect our finances.
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