In the spirit of Safer Internet Day, Google pushed out a
blogpost sharing four tips on how to keep Android devices safe from
attackers.
"With the amount that we do online, from working to learning,
shopping to connecting, online security is a critical piece of our
everyday life," says Google. "That’s why we build multiple lines of
defense in Android to make the Internet safer for over a billion users."
It adds that even with these layers of protection to make certain
that Android users are safeguarded from cybercriminals, it is still best
to take some additional precautions to be "super safe."
Four Android Security Tips
Here is the list of security tips Android users should religiously follow to keep attackers out.
1. Use Google Play When Looking For Apps
Google highly recommends you to download and install apps straight
from the Google Play Store. It notes that prior to being published on
the Play Store, the apps go through extensive checking by means of an
assortment of methods to ensure developers adhere to all of its
policies. Should Google find apps that violate its policies, these then
will be blocked from the app store and the developers may be banned.
It is likewise worth mentioning that the Android Security Team
manually reviews all the suspicious apps that pose harm on users. To
keep Android devices as safe as possible, Google says that the team
continues to keep monitoring even after apps are downloaded.
2. Set Your Phone's Screen Lock And Enable Android Device Manager
Google also recommends that users set a screen lock. Should you lose
your handset, for instance, the screen lock would prevent other people
from accessing it along with the important information and files in it.
Moreover, the Android Device Manager should be activated
so in case you lose your phone, you can still remotely locate, lock or
wipe it. All Android devices are preloaded with this feature. To enable
it, head on over to the Google Settings app underneath the Security
section.
3. Make Sure Your Device Is Encrypted
Google advises Android users to make sure that their devices are
encrypted. Encryption is significant as it safeguards your data by means
of storing it in an unreadable form. This means that if your phone is
lost, your personal information is still protected.
To activate encryption, go to the Settings menu. Look for the
Security section and tap "Encrypt phone" or "Encrypt tablet" underneath
Encryption. If you, however, own a Nexus 5X or a Nexus 6P, there is no
need to manually set it as these phones are already encrypted by
default.
4. Manage Your App Permissions
The apps you install on your Android device should not be able to
access other stored data, such as your location or photos, unless you
grant them permission. You need to know the permissions that you grant
your apps.
If you own a device running on Android Marshmallow, you can manage
the app's permissions by heading to Settings, hitting Apps and choosing
an app from the list of installed apps. The list of all the permissions
that the app has access to should now show up. Now, toggle on and off
every single permission. If you own a device running an older operating
system, a list of permissions will pop up before installing or updating
an app.
5. Bottom Line
There's no denying the Android OS has been susceptible to quite a few
attacks and security flaws. While Google is doing its best to guarantee
that Android remains safe and secure for its more than 1 billion users across the globe, it is still prudent to follow the tips Google has provided.
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