In today's times, the name of malware or malicious software only more diverse forms. Malware is even more clever because it is able to attack a variety of devices ranging from computers to smartphone. Hal this can happen because human increasingly dependent with the internet. In fact, this is the internet so the means of transmission of malware on your device. However, to handle it does not mean that users should stay away from the internet gadgets. There are still some ways that can be done to the device safe from malware and the like.
Here are 7 techniques to keep Android smartphone device from malware or viruses :
1. Use the application from a trusted
It must be realized, many market alternatives to Google Play Apps offered on Android users. However, it should be realized that these alternatives are also prone to be ready to nest malware haunt your device.
should choose a guaranteed market application such as Google Play, Samsung Apps or Amazon. Although the price a sometimes little expensive than these offered in other markets, Application security is more assured here.
2 Avoid suspicious applications and pirated
When first launched, many false fuel application also circulated in Google Play. This indicates that the application of reliable market could sometimes conceded by the application which can be dangerous.
Always pay attention to what application you wish to install on Android devices. Read the review on the internet first before installing it.
There is also a good idea to wear a paid application instead of using a pirated version. It could be that you are using a pirated version of the already infiltrated malicious code that can steal your personal data.
3. Fix device security setting
Android since version 2.2 and above is an easy target for malware. therefore, I try to get around this by adding security features are located on every Android.
Try to open : Setting>security, and then check verify apps. With this, you will be reminded by the Android each time you want to install an the application in the device.
4. Do not select auto connect to Wi-Fi
Android devices usually
are often connected to Wi-Fi even more prone infiltrated by hackers (HACKERS). Weak security as experienced by application using named Clien_Login authentication protocol that runs on Android OS version 2.3 down.
So avoid using unencrypted Wi-Fi Network (which is an open Wi-Fi network). But if the choice of open Wi-Fi Network only, it is better to use additional applications for the security of the Wi-Fi connection an as SHH Tunnel. This application can create a secure connection between your Android handset devices with unencrypted Wi-Fi server network.
To change your auto connect Wi-Fi setting go into menu >Wireless&Network, and select >Wi-Fi setting,
disabble auto connect to Wi-Fi. Especially if you use Internet banking.
5. Update Android
Many smartphone manufacturers
are concerned with after-sales service to its users. One such concern was shown to provide the latest software update on every device they sell.
We recommend that you update your Android periodically just follow the directives issued by the manufacturer.
This can be done via setting>About phone>System updates.
6. Careful of the application for permission to open up access to personal data
If the installed application requesting permission to open some of the data like phone contacts
, make sure you first check the application, can be trusted. if the application is not convincing then you should not give access permission to enter personal data on your Android phone.
7. Attach Antivirus
Although important, the actual antivirus application that takes place in a device such as Android. However, for security reasons, it's good to set aside a little bit of your RAM and internal memory for this application.
Many of the best Antivirus apps available for Android. Choose who you like from market applications such as Google apps reliable.
