How to secure Android Smartphone from viruses and malware?
The virus is not only in computers and laptops it is also in our smartphone. It harmful for our smartphone so protecting your device from virus is very important.
Nowadays many malicious website,links and apps available on Internet. Third-party apps and websites are responsible for making virus in your mobile. You have many questions about exactly how virus is generated and how to protect it so I will give you solution about it.
FIVE BASIC STEPS FOR PROTECTING YOUR ANDROID DEVICE FROM VIRUS
Here is some couple of steps which is very useful for you follow them and keep your self safe and enjoy your mobile device and use it as long as you remember this steps you will be good to go.
Do not leave "Unknown sourse" Enable
Unknown source protect your device from installing any third-party apps or any another apps which is not present in verified app store. If unknown source enabled then any third-party apps installing automatically they don't get permission to enter in your device. So do not leave unknown source enabled.
Always try to install apps from play store or any verified app store so their is very low possibility to viruses in apps or malware code in app. It is good install apps from any website but their is possibility malware code in apps. If malware code in apps Google remove this apps from play store. So always try to install apps from play store.
READ APP PERMISSION
Give permission as per needed.
Secure your device with a lock screen:
Enable a secure lock screen, such as a PIN, password, pattern, or biometric authentication (fingerprint or facial recognition). This adds an extra layer of protection in case your device falls into the wrong hands. Additionally, configure the lock screen settings to automatically lock your device after a short period of inactivity.
Use secure Wi-Fi connections:
Avoid connecting to unsecured Wi-Fi networks, especially those without a password. Unsecured networks can be exploited by attackers to intercept your data. If you need to use public Wi-Fi, connect through a virtual private network (VPN) to encrypt your internet connection and protect your data from potential threats. Review your app list regularly: Periodically review the list of installed apps on your device. If you find any unfamiliar or suspicious apps, uninstall them immediately. Some malware disguises itself as legitimate apps, so staying vigilant about your app inventory is essential for maintaining a secure device.
Back up your data:
Regularly back up your important data, such as contacts, photos, and documents, to an external storage device or a cloud service. In case your device is compromised or experiences a data loss event, you can restore your information without significant impact.
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