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Make Your Android Device Unhackable: 6 Ways to Improve Its Security

Introduction

Android devices are safer than you might think. The operating system keeps getting new updates and hotfixes for loopholes that hackers find. However, over 70% of smartphone users prefer Android, which makes it the primary target of cybercriminals. They are becoming increasingly creative, and you must add extra security layers to protect your sensitive information.

1. Install an Antivirus

Antiviruses are usually neglected, and most Android users don’t even bother to install them. The fact they take up too much space and slow down your phone due to the required scans are just two reasons people avoid antiviruses.

You may consider an antivirus if you have sensitive data, use a mobile banking app, or shop through your Android device. Especially, if you’re one of the people that browse deep into the internet and download files here and there.

2. Strong Pass Code & Password Management App

First, you should create a solid passcode or pin. But what about biometric locks? Fingerprint and facial recognition are biometric locks that have proven poor security for mobile devices.They are not advanced enough and can be replicated – therefore, your device isn’t safe at all.

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You can go the extra mile to protect your device and passwords with a password management app. But why would you use such an app if Google can save your passwords? Google will save those passwords in your account, which everyone with access to your phone can open and steal. In comparison, password management apps have robust security and require a “Master Password” to be entered whenever you want to check your account details for a website.

3. Two-Factor Authentication

Enabling two-factor authentication on some applications, such as Google, could be a smart move towards better security. Here is how to activate it:

  1. Open your settings and find your Google account
  2. Click on “Security”
  3. Select “Signing in to Google”
  4. Select 2FA and go through the initial setup

The two-factor authentication will require additional verification every time you sign in to your Google account. That will prevent cybercriminals from accessing your Google account.

4. Use the Latest Available Android OS

Updating your Android is simple yet effective protection against hackers. Every new update comes with new features, gadgets, and improvements in security. And if there was a security exploit in the last update, it will no longer remain open for cybercriminals. The same goes for your apps. They can be potentially more dangerous if you’re not using the latest release.

5. Use VPNs for Public Wi-Fi Usage

We can’t stress enough the importance of using a VPN for public Wi-Fi usage. Even if you’re casually browsing, your connection must be private. A hacker can set up a Wi-Fi connection and gain access to your mobile device’s sensitive data and documents.

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You can even find tutorials on the web on “Using WiFi to Steal Information”. You may imagine hackers as ultra-smart and hard to avoid, but some things are easier to do than you imagine. Anyone can create a Wi-Fi to steal data with such a step-by-step guide.

6. Don’t Download Apps from Unknown Sources

All Androids have Google Play Store as the official app store for a reason. Downloading apps from the internet isn’t a good idea. Such applications can come with malware, ransomware, or other viruses. They require a lot of permissions and will steal as much as possible and exploit your device to the maximum.

One of the innovative techniques that cybercriminals use is cryptojacking with such apps. Put simply, cryptojacking is mining crypto with someone else’s device. They will use your phone’s computing power and make it ultimately slow to gain a few cents of crypto. But they gain pure currency after doing that with thousands of devices.

Extra Tip: Backup Your Files Frequently

A phone backup is always a good idea – whether you think of transferring data to a new device or protecting it from hackers. In the worst-case scenario, a backup of your files can be a game changer. If you’re one of the people that use a mobile device to work or store sensitive data, you may lose it due to a ransomware attack. Ransomware will encrypt all the information on your device and demand a ransom to give you the decryption code.

Conclusion

There are numerous ways to protect your Android device from cybercriminals. Unfortunately, there are also numerous ways for them to bypass your protection and exploit your data. That’s why you can’t ever have enough protection. Take your Android security lightly, and you may encounter issues. But you don’t have to follow all the cybersecurity news. The tips above are enough to make your device unhackable and fully protected.

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