Malware or malicious software is any application or software that is designed to make your device malfunction, this could be stealing your data, bricking your phone, pop up ads on home screen, disrupting system applications and many. Malware can also be in form of files.
Most android users experience some problems on their phone but they are out of knowing on what is the main root of that problem.
Malware get a way into your device from Internet, by visiting insecurity sites or websites with no safety. There is a great chance of getting malware without your knowing. Apps are mostly known to have this kind of issue, because user may tend to download apps from unknown websites.
There are so many types of malware, these are computer worm, Adware, spyware, trojan and virus. These are only small from its types because malware has so many form.
Malware mostly trick a user by asking to download or install a file from a website to his smart phone or computer. The one that develop that particular malware uses this method to steal your data or get access to your information.
Some people say there is basically no need of antivirus on your android, because there is small chance of getting malware or virus on android due to being linux kernel in nature.
Do you actually need an antivirus for your Android ?
Most of the antivirus software companies are fully aware that there's no need for anti virus for scanning most of the phones and tablets, and that's why up to now there is no specific antivirus for phones. But we cannot rely on this, because many android users are complaining on how their phones starts to malfunction.
This post will give some tips on how to prevent your phone from malware.
Apps outside play store : at any cost avoid installing any apk file from other website other than play store. Most of the websites that offer app downloads are not genuine without any good source they allowed any kind of apps to be uploaded to their website server without scanning. This is why it is good practice to use play store for downloading your apps because play store always use play protect to scan any app before uploading to their server.
Pop up websites : many websites use pop up dialogues to tells the visitors that your phone is infected with virus and prompt you to install an app. If this happen always remember to press back and close the browser to avoid falling victim of malware or virus.
Cracked apps : most of the apk download websites provide premium apps for free by cracking them, you should avoid these apps at all cost. Some apps gives you suggestions to install other apps. If you like them to be installed, always check the reviews of the app and ensure that the app you need to install is good to go with.
Software update: updating your android phone frequently not only provide you with fancy interface but also with android security patches, so keep updating your software version to avoid being infected by malware.
There is a time when your phone is already affected with malicious app, in this case you can get rid of it by turning it off your phone and enter safe mode After entering safe mode you can remove any malicious app by deleting it.
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