How to secure Smartphone?
Many peoples do not know "How to secure smartphone?". This is the virtual world where thieves and hackers hide behind anonymity and are hard to trace.Smartphones have come to define us by being the portal to our online identity and as such should be treated with care and secured against any wrongdoing online (hacking) or offline (stolen). If you are not careful, losing your smartphone may mean more than just a loss in contacts and phone numbers.There is no one better to protect your own data, than you.
1.Lock your phone.
it's so simple. But, people still don't do it. Trust me. You're more likely to get into trouble by a pickpocket snatching your phone and running wild with your credit-card accounts than you from malware.
2.Use two-factor authentication.
While you're securing your phone, let's lock down your Google services as well. The best way of doing this is with Google's own two-factor authentication.Here's how to do it: Login-in to your Google account and head to the two-step verification settings page. Once there, choose "Using 2-step verification" from the menu. From there, follow the prompts. You'll be asked for your phone number. You can get verification codes by voice or SMS on your phone.You can also make this even simpler by using Google Prompt. With this you can authorize Google apps by simply entering "yes" when prompted on your phone.
3.Only use apps from the Google Play Store.
Seriously. The vast majority of Android malware comes from unreliable third party application sources. Sure, bogus apps make it into the Google Play Store from time to time, like the ones which messaged premium-rate text services, but they're exception, not the rule.Google has also kept working on making the Play Store safer than ever. For example, Google Play Protect can automatically scan your Android device for malware when you install programs.
4.Turn off connections when you don't need them.
If you're not using Wi-Fi or Bluetooth, turn them off. Besides saving some battery life, network connections can be used to attack you. The BlueBorne Bluetooth hackers are still alive, well, and ready to wreck your day. Don't give it a chance.
5.If you don't use an app, uninstall it.
Every application comes with its own security problems. Most Android software vendors do a good job of updating their programs. Most of them. If you're not using an application, get rid of it. The fewer program doors you have into your smartphone, the fewer chances an attacker has to invade it.
6. Avoid dodgy public Wi-Fi networks.
Smartphones and tablets are mobile devices, which means we are as likely to use them in a cafe or pub as we are our own homes. Provided free Wi-Fi is available, of course. Just don’t fall into the trap of jumping on to an unsecured wireless network just so you can take advantage of a free internet connection when out and about - whoever is providing that ‘free’ internet connection may be taking a great deal more from you in return.Open Wi-Fi hotspots are incredibly useful when you're out and about and need to get online, but they aren't always safe.
7.Set up user accounts.
Since Android Lollipop we’ve been able to set up multiple user accounts on tablets, and more recently on phones. If you are going to be sharing your device with another family member, a colleague or a friend, you can give them access to only the parts of your Android that you are willing to let them see. Set up user accounts in Settings > Users > Add User. Also see: How to set up parental controls on Android.
8.Encrypt Android.
Those wanting to secure their Android device will more than likely have spotted the encryption option in Settings > Security > Encryption. This scrambles all the data on the phone - apps, media and more - until you put in the decryption password, which you will need to do every time you turn it on.
Encrypting and decrypting your data takes time, and for the majority of people it’s an unnecessary step that will simply slow things down.
9.Back up Android.
It’s not just the fact that our data might get into the wrong hands when our device is lost or stolen that it worrying - it’s also the fact it will no longer be in our hands. Backing up Android is essential, and in doing so you can tie everything to your Google account rather than a piece of hardware that could break at any point.
10.Use a secure messaging app.
Where do your text messages go once they’ve left your phone, and can others snoop on them? That all depends on the service you are using.
Popular instant messaging service WhatsApp now offers end-to-end encryption. Another secure messaging app often cited is Signal Private Messenger, which allows you to chat freely with your friends without its server being able to access your communication or data.
11. The importance of app permissions.
Before you begin installing an app from Google Play, a list of requested permissions will pop up to show you what permission the app requires. Apps require permissions to do things but not all of them are necessary.
Always read through the permissions to make sure they make sense and correspond to what the app actually does eg. an alarm app does not require a permission to access your text messages. This is a real important step because not all apps in the Play Store are safe.
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