Friday, March 29, 2013

How to Secure Android Phone from Malware


To Secure Android Phone is a tough task today. because as Android is open Source. and almost Third party apps can be run on Android. so chances for Spyware and malware increases. to Stop this there are various Security application available onAndroid Market. but do you think only Security and Antivirusapplication is enough? i think you also need some tips for Securing your Android Phone.



Secure Android Phone

Smart Phones makes people dependent on Them. So Security is essential for it. you can lose your Important data like contacts, messages, Imortant nots Due to your Phone corrupted by Malware. However their are many good Backup Application available to Secure Android Phone.Lets Secure it with simple Tips, without Using any Apps.

How to Secure Android Phone

Without confusing you a little. i will show you some very simple tips to safe your Smartphone. and let it be Smart without Problems. when malware enters your phone. Some problems occur, you might start using your data, your confidential Data may be transferred to the malware creater. and many more. lets start steps to secure Android Phone.

Install Applications from Google Play


Google play was revamped from Android Market. Google play is the Official App Store on Android. so by my point of view. Mostly All Applications are safe from Google play. with premium application also. there are many third party sites who provide premium Apps for Free. but there may be some malicious tool or script in It. so better go for the Official. also check the ratings before installing any app from Market, The higher the Rantings means APP is safe and secure to use.New apps on Google play doesn’t have instant rating and Reviews. so you should have knowledge or can research for particular App.

Read Application Reviews


It is Always better to read a review of any app you installing on your A Phone. this is a very important tip to make Secure Android Phone , we can’t trust ever App. so better to read complete review from Google play. and if there is much negative review about the App, Don’t Install it. I will always recommend to Download aApplication with higher ratings and positive review. Malware writers also Copies a popular App. so even when installing a popular App see the proper company name, Developer so be secure while using that App.

Permissions required by App

Application permissions on Google play
When browsing any app on Google play, and when downloading it you get a details of its permissions required. this is another very important tip. it shows that App will require permissions. it me be Network access (Internet connectivity) Phone call access. It mean it can read your calls, and other are storage access which means the app can download the updates and its files and store on Memory. I always check the permissions before downloading any APP from Play store. because malware app will require Full access to phone. For example if you Search For GOOGLE MAPS you will notice, it will requires permission to your Location as it is a GPS based app. so there  are many other. Always see the permission required by Any particular app before Installing it.

Do Not Install from Unknown Sources

hoe to Secure Android Phone
When Google provides you every app from its own store. then what is the need for installing it from other sources like directly by transferring .APK file. it is really Insecure. Sometimes people Search anddownload Application and install it from their PC. this can transfer malware to your Smartphone. so to Secure Android Phone  please Avoid Installing Applications from unknown sources. The option is UNCHECKED by default to install app from unknown sources. but if it is not. then you can Un check it from Phone Setting. This will defiantly help you to make your Android Phone Secure.

Security Apps

it is not always necessary to Install a Antivirus app. but as android is a OS which is based on Internet , and if you are a Heavy Internet user, then you can  Install a Popular Security App to make your Phone secure without doing anything.
We have compared top 5 Security Applications. Have a Look at it

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