7 Steps to Avoid Malware on Android

7 Steps to Avoid Malware on Android

7 Steps to Avoid Malware on Android - As the most popular platform, with a market share in the range of 85 percent based on data from the second quarter of 2014, from Strategy Analytics, Android become the favorite target of malicious program makers or malware.

Google Android as the owner implement security measures in the Play Store app store for an order not to enter malware. Still, the owners of Android is not 100 percent safe and be smart to keep the device in order not infiltrated by malicious programs.

Well, to minimize the possibility of malware infection, there are some tips that can be applied. Here's more, as summarized from Phone Arena and Cnet:

1. Just download the app from the Play Store

This one is the major means of avoiding malware. Google constantly monitors the applications in the store Play Store and quickly take action if there is a problem.

2. Use the services of a trusted application catalog

What if the Android device owned can not access the Play Store, such as Nokia X? Fortunately, Android applications can be obtained from other sources are equally reliable, as Nokia Store, Galaxy Apps (Samsung), and the Amazon App Store

3. Avoid suspicious apps and app stores

Just because there are sources other applications, it does not mean everything is safe to try. Avoid application that looks "fishy" as it reaped the bad reviews, explores grandiose promises, or ask for permissions that do not fit its function.

4. Do not use pirated apps

Download paid applications without spending a dime is lucrative. However, this action saves a great risk because pirated applications that usually comes in the form of Android Application Package (APK) is very easy insertion of malware. If you want to install the application side loading, make sure the APK file obtained from reliable sources.

5. Always update your phone software

The more the new version of the software, usually the better the protection it provides against malware. On Android 4.2, for example, embed Google overcharge protection posed by malware premium SMS sender. Each new Android release provides improved in terms of security.

6. Use Google malware scanner

Every Android phones version 2.2 and above are equipped with malware scanner. Before installing the applications obtained from sources outside the Play Store, Google will scan the relevant application to ensure safety.

This feature is enabled by default and can be accessed from the Google Settings menu in the app drawer. Devices running Android 4.2 or later can enable malware scanner to enable the "Verify Apps" of security in the settings menu.

7. Consider anti-virus

Unlike Windows PCs are in absolute need antivirus, Android could reduce the danger of malicious programs through the insulation Application Sandbox. However, anti-virus applications can still further improve security. There are hundreds of anti-virus applications are available in the Play Store, you should select the names that have a good reputation as Avast, AVG, BitDefender, Kaspersky, Sophos, Symantec, and Trend Micro. There are also some newcomers such as Lookout and TrustGo.