Six Common Tips to be Secure of Android OS Malwares

Hackers have created their way inside Google Play Store, as reported by recent survey of McAfee Labs. Simple apps hidden with Trojans, and once a user download these apps, they also make way for the malware onto their device. Once a user tries to open their online shopping app, the malware app pose as the online shopping app by masking the real app and lure the user into providing their financial details. Once details are entered, within seconds bank account will be emptied.  But, don’t worry at all the experts of McAfee Technical Support has penned down some tips to be secure of it.

Six Common Tips to be Secure of Android OS Malwares

1. Go through App Reviews

The very first step before installing any app, go through the reviews, whether it’s positive or negative. Check if reviewers’ comment on the apps functionality like what it says it will do. If you see comments appearing “this app doesn’t do what it says” or “app is hidden with adware,” think multiple times before downloading: it could be a sign that something malevolent is linked with it.

2. Verify App Permissions

Before downloading any app, check closely the app permissions to verify if they make any sense or not. Providing incorrect permissions can send your important data to hackers. If anything appears out of the box or beyond what appears suitable, just say no.

3. Trust Official App Stores Only

When it was observed for the first time that Google Play Store was compromised, the chances of third-party apps to get compromised surge. Apps downloaded from forums, email files, or any third-party app stores are dodgier, and put a user in more danger of meeting malware. As a thumb rule, get an app installed from the official app stores only.

4. Verify your device security settings

Open your Android device’s security settings and check that “Unknown sources” field is not ticked. (Settings>Security>Unknown sources.) Basically, this stops installing anything additional other than applications from the Google Play Store, as well as websites that try to fool you with “drive-by download” threats, automatically downloading a malevolent application when you visit the website on the mobile phone.

5. Install App as well as Android updates

The updates commonly comprise security patches that defend against newly identified exploits and malwares. As a security providing expert, we suggest that you always keep your software applications up-to-date with the current release.

6. Install Robust Android Security Software

Security software, such as McAfee Mobile Application, can secure your gadget against malicious attacks. If you observe the device of yours is behaving oddly, or the battery of the device is draining quite fast, chances of a malware on the device are high. McAfee Mobile Application acts as a strong layer of security by restricting malicious apps, keeping you secure.

End result: Prior to downloading and installing an application, just use a bit of practicality. By including an extra security layer integrated with good decision-making, you can lower the attacks you may encounter on your device. Hope the tips from McAfeeAntivirus Support, will make you and your device secure from malwares.