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5 ultimate security tips for Android #1: Don’t fall into a free Wi-Fi trap Relying on mobile data to satisfy the “always online” need can be costly, so it seems wise (and practical) to hop on a wireless network whenever there’s a chance. Especially when many businesses offer Wi-Fi free of charge: coffee shops, shopping malls, airports, stations, libraries, you name it. However, nothing good comes free – public Wi-Fi networks are extremely vulnerable to hacking. So here’s the harsh truth: you are never safe when using public Wi-Fi. Cybercriminals have their own methods to steal your private data while you’re innocently posting a status update on Facebook or buying that camera on sale while sipping your latte. The most common tactics are man-in-the-middle attacks, fake hotspots and Wi-Fi sniffing. An unsecured Wi-Fi network isn’t too challenging to crack even for an amateur hacker, so you might end up giving away your banking details, passwords, personal files and other sensitive information in a blink. For this reason, a VPN app is a must-have for your Android device. VPN stands for a virtual private network. It saves the day by making your online traffic snoop-proof through tough encryption. The most exciting part is that you can use public Wi-Fi for anything you want without getting paranoid about your personal info being stolen. To get the Internet privacy you deserve, choose a trustworthy VPN
app that keeps no logs, is easy to use but carries advanced security
features under the hood. It also offers the functionality of automatic
VPN connection on Wi-Fi networks, which makes security on wireless
networks effortless. To always stay on the safe side, make the Google Play Store your go-to place for getting apps. Google applies a strict screening and reviewing process for submitted apps, and only credible ones should make it to the Play Store. Nevertheless, hackers persistently try to push their malicious apps into the official app store and sometimes they succeed. In 2017, Google took down 700,000 dodgy apps from the Play Store and announced of its improved models of detecting abusive developers. By default, Android has the sideloading option disabled. In case you have this security setting changed, you can manage it by going to Settings > Advanced Settings > Security > Unknown sources. #3: Pay attention to app permissions At first glance, some of the required permissions may look unrelated, for example, access to your camera for an instant messaging app. But the reason behind this can be completely legitimate – to send pictures, videos or make video calls. However, if a flashlight app requires access to your contacts, it’s an alarming signal of malicious intents. In such a case, don’t download the app. Android allows you to manage app permissions after installing. To do this, go to Settings > Apps > (Select an app) > Permissions. Also, if an app needs to use something you didn’t allow access to, you will be prompted to choose whether to give that permission or not. #4: Stop disclosing your location There are apps that are completely location-based, for example, Google Maps. On the other hand, some apps may use your location to track you and create your data profile without you even knowing. Is there a compromise? There sure is. Android lets you choose a location mode that determines the accuracy of your location data. The options are the following: Use GPS, Wi-Fi, and mobile networks (High accuracy) On Android 6.0 and above, you can enable or disable location access per app. So if you’ve noticed that your flashlight app (oh, those flashlights!) is using your location for an unknown reason, head to Settings > Apps > (Select an app) > Permissions and disable the location access. #5: Never skip updates The same rule applies to your installed applications. The easiest way to always stay on top of the security game is to enable automatic updates over Wi-Fi. To do so, go to Google Play Settings > General > Auto-update apps. http://www.fastvpnproxy.com/2019/08/28/ http://www.fastvpnproxy.com/2019/08/29/ http://www.fastvpnproxy.com/2019/08/31/ | ||
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