Friday, May 13, 2011

9 Smart ways Android security

9 Smart ways to improve Android Smartphone security


Do you ever pay attention to Smartphone security? Smartphone is really helpful in dealing with work and enjoying entertainment, such as sending emails, social networking, and Web browsing, editing or creating documents. But you may exposed to various traps, when your are connected to the Internet .There’re virus, spyware, and malware everywhere. That’s why an effective security system for the Smartphone is important to keep those threats away.

As Google Android devices gather market share, more viruses and spyware are being created for that platform now. We must take responsibility for securing our smart phones upon themselves.

Most of the higher security programs include a lot of lower features like malware scanning; Etc. Popular virus scanners for PC can protect your devices from most of these virus. Some of them in the Android platform are only protecting against simple threats - like the ability for something to send SMS messages behind your back.

Basic ways to make your Android devices safe:
  • Screen Lock Your Phone, set a password. It’s one of the most the priority actions to ensure your smart phone's security;
  • Don’t root your Android devices;
  • Install Droid Wall, the Android firewall;
  • Forbid the web browser to store your passwords automatically;
  • Install antivirus apps for your devices is a great way to protect your devices. And scan the apps before downloading them to your Smartphone;
  • Google for any app name and see the comments before download;
  • Backup or Sync Your Data Frequently, what is much worse than the loss of the phone itself, is the loss of your data;
  • Turn off permissions to track your location;
  • Apply Operating System Updates frequently;
  • Disable Auto-Connection of Wireless Networks, and turn off Bluetooth Discovery Mode;

Android mobile system security is much more different from PCs; most of the mobile threats require some kind of specific actions on the part of the users. Securing your mobile devices isn't hard; hope these few ways will protect your Android devices virus and malware free.

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