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How to Avoid Android Malware and Other Android Security Threats?

2. Be Cautious Even VWhen You 1. Avoid Pirated Apps While Installing Apps From Outside Google Play Install App From Google Play A study by McAfee reveals that 60% of Avoid installing suspicious-looking Apart from Google Play, trust only reputed third-party app stores like Amazon, Humble Bundle, XBMC, etc. the Android malware apps that carry bad or few reviews samples are from a family known as Be cautious while installing apps "Fakeinstaller." This that require too much permission, such as "Send SMS messages" family of malware disguises itself as a legitimate app.This Avoid installing apps from suspicious websites or stores. Such apps are permission pirated and come bundled with malware. How To malware comes from Make sure that if an app asks for permission, it has a legitimate pirated apps or APK Avoid Android files downloaded from reason to do so disreputable third-party Malware app stores. And Other Android Security 3. Watch Out For Phishing Threats? Malware isn't the only Android security threat. Phishing is attempted even against Android users, and not just desktop PC users. If you are connected to the Internet, then you are open to Phishing, irrespective of what device you are using. Beware of Social Engineering techniques like phishing through SMS messages, emails, or web browsers Studies by antivirus companies categorize certain Google Play apps as "high-risk" apps because these apps demand too many 'access permissions' and aim at viewing your phone's information. Don't open links integrated with suspicious messages, emails or ads claiming to be from your bank, friend, social media site, etc.

How to Avoid Android Malware and Other Android Security Threats?

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Android Malware is a current hot topic. For protecting your Android device from malware and viruses, antivirus programs aren’t that essential as it is in the case of Windows. Android malware and oth...

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