Despite the security functions implemented by the Android operating system and mobile manufacturers, malware is a problem that you should always be careful with, since through said software your data, passwords of your social network accounts can be stolen and even banking information.
In this sense, you should know that malware is usually camouflaged in unreliable applications, websites of dubious origin or in invasive advertising, so it is sometimes quite difficult for you to realize that your smartphone has a virus. Therefore, below, we detail a series of recommendations so that you can protect yourself from these malicious apps.
avoid downloading Applications from unknown and unreliable websites. Most of the APKs hosted on third-party pages usually contain malware, with the exception of APKMirror which also goes through software checks to prevent malicious apps from leaking.
In this sense, you must install Applications only from trusted sources. In Android the official store to download them is Play Store and on iPhones it is app store. However, on these platforms you should also watch out for some malicious apps and report them for removal.
The Google Play Store’s Play Protect feature monitors your apps for unusual behavior that might indicate the presence of Android malware. Open the Play Store app, tap its icon or avatar in the top right, and turn on Play Protect in the menu.
One of the main signs that can help you check that your mobile phone has been invaded by a malicious application is excessive battery consumption. If you start noticing that your smartphone quickly loses autonomy even when you are not using it, it is very likely that it has been infected by malware.
In the settings of any phone Android you can know which are the apps that have consumed the most battery. If, for example, in the first places there is an application or a game that you have not opened for a long time, you should begin to suspect that something is not right.
Beware of website links in text messages from unknown sources. Also, if someone you know sends you a text message and it contains a link to a website, check that too before signing in.
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