In an era where smartphones contain an array of sensitive data, securing your Android device is important. From personal banking to contact information, there is a treasure chest of data on mobile phones that we could use if they fall into the wrong hands. Though smartphones aren't yet routinely accessed by hackers, breaches at large companies are an increasing concern. Consider the following simple precautions to improve your phone's safety in order to achieve optimal balance between convenience and security:
⇨Manage passwords:
reinforce your digital defenses. In online security, strong passwords are one of the biggest vulnerabilities. Many users are using easy guessing passwords or storing them for a variety of services, making them vulnerable to phishing attacks and breaches. In order to solve these problems, a password manager can create and store very unique passwords for each of the web pages or applications. With the builtin password manager on your Android device, you can easily integrate Google Chrome into your computer.
⇨Two-factor authentication (2FA):
game-changer for security Two-factor authentication (2FA) is a impressive shield against malicious attacks. If hackers gain your password, they will not be able to access your account without a physical device by installing an extra layer of security while you are signing in.
A recommended app is Google Authenticator, available on Google Play, offering offline functionality and encrypted automatic backups on Google Drive. This is one of the easiest and most efficient ways to improve security on android devices, even if setting up 2FA may take a little effort. Allow 2FA to be used on any compatible account, don't hesitate.
⇨ The Lock Screen: the initial line of defense.
The initial barrier to protection of an android phone is your lock screen. Insert biometrics, patterns, PINs or password locks to the security screen in order to protect your device. It may look inconvenient, but this extra step is essential to our security. Add an emergency contact or a message with instructions for potential finders of your lost phone to customize the lock screen.
⇨Google Play Protect: Your phone's got an antivirus installed
Google Play Protect is an antivirus that provides peace of mind for your Android device, without any additional effort.
This service, which allows you to compare versions of apps on your phone with those from Google Play Store in order to verify that they are legitimate variations, is available as a default feature for the latest Android devices. It'll check for malicious apps, warn you about possible problems or automatically remove them from your computer.
⇨Make sure you've cleaned up the device activity and protected your Google account:
Your Google account is a key element of your experience with android, which means it's crucial to keep you safe. Google keeps a record of your registered devices when you are trading, selling, losing or replacing the phone. Ensure that your Google account remains untouched by visiting the Device Activity page and signing in to any device you're no longer using.
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