How to secure your data on the Android phone

Posted by : Unknown Tuesday, January 29, 2013

To secure your Android phone and protect the data there are several methods. When the users are using their online banking the SMS authentication code sent to the phone was intercepted. This then allowed the attackers to access the user’s account. There are several different areas in which you can improve your phone’s security including physical access, malware protection and encryption.

Rule 1:-

Use screen lock system

It is better to use a screen lock system. Some time small kids will determine snoopers from sneakily accessing your device. Modern Android versions phones have screen lock protection including pattern unlock, PIN numbers and password protection. To set these go to Settings and then tap Security. You can also customize how quickly the lock is automatically applied.

Rule 2:-

Set a PIN to protect purchases on Google play

It is possible to set a PIN for purchases in Google play. With the PIN any would-be trickster won’t be able to buy content from Google’s app store. To set it, start the Google Play app, go to setting and then tap “Set or change PIN”. After the PIN is set, tap “Use PIN for purchases” to require the PIN before purchasing anything from the store.

Rule 3:-

Install a phone location app or use a security app with an anti-theft component

The first few hours after you phone has been taken are the most critical. To find your phone it is important to use a phone location service like where’s My Droid or install a security app with an anti-theft option like avast! Mobile Security.

Rule 4:-

Don’t install apps from dodgy third party sites

Try to install apps from the places like Google play or from the Amazon appstore. Over 99% of Android malware is spread via third party app sites. Don’t use them. Before downloading these apps try to read the reviews of apps.

Rule 5:-

Never follow links in unsolicited emails or text messages to install an app

If the malware authors can’t get you via a third party store or their apps are taken down from Google Play, they have one more trick, unsolicited emails and text messages asking you to install an app. These links may lead to download the apps with malware infected. So try to avoid these links and download the apps from the original site.

Rule 6:-

Use an anti-virus or anti-malware applications

Using the anti-virus on your phone you can protect for the virus threat.