Data protection for Android phone users is one of their biggest problems because of the wide variety of compatible applications and relatively easy penetration compared to other systems.
The Tech Radar site offers a set of simple tips and procedures that can be done to ensure that Android phones, which are supported on many smartphones, are protected:
Use an application to manage your passwords
Many users are in the critical error of using one password for a set of devices or applications, which makes it easier for system hackers to access all of the data if one of these words is detected.
The site is advised to use password management tools such as "Bass", which hides all these words behind one "password".
Stay away from "side upload"
Flexibility is one of the most prominent features of the Android system, but it opens up serious problems such as side loading.
Android allows downloading the application from the initial installation files as is the case with Windows computers, but it may be accompanied by malicious software.
So it's always recommended to download apps from the Google store, or from a source with a high degree of reliability.
Give up simple passwords
Many users use easy-to-guess passwords such as 1234 or 1111, which is a huge mistake. Passwords need to be difficult for those who try to hack them, as well as easy to remember.
Do not send sensitive information over Wi-Fi
There are many free Wi-Fi networks in the cities, which are recommended to be avoided when exchanging important information over the phone. There is a high probability that these networks will be hacked, and important information stored on the phone, such as bank statements, will fall into the hands of hackers.
If the user is forced to use free Wi-Fi, the links he clicks should be validated, as hackers can link suspicious links.
Check for security updates
Google releases monthly security updates to protect users' phones that should be activated, as they address any newly discovered threats or vulnerabilities. To check the last time your phone got a security update, you can go to Security Settings and Lock Screen - Security Updates.
If the date appears months ago, it indicates that your phone may be in an insecure state.
Update your apps
The update is not just about basic applications that are part of the phone, other software needs to be updated periodically, so that security updates are integrated. To check your app updates, go to Google Play and select "My Apps and Games" and then "Updates."
By enabling updates, you will be able to protect your phone from any potential security threats.
Activate the binary verification feature
The best way to avoid breaking your phone is to use 2-step verification. When you activate the "code" of this mode, it will be sent to your device, for example, when you try to access a Google account from another device.
Do the remote lock feature
The Android system provides users with a unique control tool if their phones are lost. The "Find My Phone" control panel offers the ability to turn on an audio alarm through the handset or remotely scan data, log out of all accounts, and lock the phone.
Be wary of clicking links in text messages
SMS messages that have links to suspicious sites are one of the malicious ways hackers exploit their victims, so click on links like this. Security companies also provide applications that scan texts by messages when suspected.
