{"id":29641,"date":"2016-09-29T10:47:57","date_gmt":"2016-09-29T10:47:57","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.pricepony.com.my\/blog\/?p=29641"},"modified":"2016-09-30T06:44:11","modified_gmt":"2016-09-30T06:44:11","slug":"protect-android-smartphones-from-viruses","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pricepony.com.my\/blog\/protect-android-smartphones-from-viruses\/","title":{"rendered":"5 tips to protect Android smartphones from viruses"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Android is an open Operating System. That means smartphones with Android OS will be easily attacked by viruses. So, let&#8217;s have a look at our 5 tips to protect Android smartphones from viruses.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p><div style=\"float: none; display: block; margin: 0 -10px; text-align: center;\"><!-- New Top AD MY Mobile 1 -->\n        <ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\n             style=\"display:inline-block;width:320px;height:100px\"\n             data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-4796993490224996\"\n             data-ad-slot=\"2390501667\"><\/ins>\n        <script>\n        (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n        <\/script><\/div><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-29652\" src=\"http:\/\/www.pricepony.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/android.jpg\" alt=\"protect Android smartphones\" width=\"500\" height=\"250\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pricepony.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/android.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.pricepony.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/android-300x150.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><strong> 5 tips to protect Android smartphones from viruses<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Firstly<\/strong>, do not install apps from unknown sources. Most viruses come from downloading apps from unsafe sources. Stick to Google Play Store only! You also need to read feedbacks (reviews) or ratings before downloading a new app. It is better to avoid installing those app with low rating scores. In Google Play, using the &#8220;Top\u00a0Developer\u201d option will list apps from most trusted developers, thus helping to reduce risks for your phone. <strong>Secondly<\/strong>, using the newest Operating System (OS) is also a good way to protect Android smartphones from viruses. A new OS will fix bugs on your smartphone and increase the security.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Thirdly<\/strong>, avoid using unverified WIFI networks. Your personal data could be stolen when your smartphones are connecting to these networks. <b>Then<\/b>, using anti-virus apps is one of the best way to\u00a0protect Android smartphones from viruses . However, there are a lot of anti-virus apps in the market. You should have a look at user&#8217;s reviews to pick the suitable one.<\/p><div style=\"float: none; display: block; margin: 0 -10px; text-align: center;\"><!-- MY End of Content -->\n            <ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\n                 style=\"display:inline-block;width:300px;height:250px\"\n                 data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-4796993490224996\"\n                 data-ad-slot=\"7887885268\"><\/ins>\n            <script>(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});<\/script>\n            <!-- MY News Mobile Middle -->\n                                <ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\n                                     style=\"display:inline-block;width:300px;height:250px\"\n                                     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-4796993490224996\"\n                                     data-ad-slot=\"3890141663\"><\/ins>\n                                <script>\n                                (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n                                <\/script><\/div><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-29654\" src=\"http:\/\/www.pricepony.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/mal.jpg\" alt=\"protect Android smartphones\" width=\"478\" height=\"250\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pricepony.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/mal.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.pricepony.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/mal-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.pricepony.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/mal-640x335.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 478px) 100vw, 478px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Furthermore<\/strong>, avoid accessing unknown websites. Viruses often come along with strange links. That&#8217;s why you shouldn&#8217;t click on links in strange emails. Also, do not click on links which is send by unknown people. Besides, be careful when entering your identifiable information on new websites without reading attached notification.<\/p>\n<h3><strong> 5 tips to protect Android smartphones from viruses: General guideline<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>In recent reports, the amount of smartphones affected by viruses have grown by 96 percent. In this month, there are about 120 Android phones attacked by viruses. This number is increasing. That&#8217;s why users need to prepare knowledge to face this problem. Besides those 5 tips above there are some general guidelines you should follow as well. Just access safe websites and install trustful apps, you will keep your smartphone safe.<\/p>\n<div class=\"903844ba193d23ab2be2617b0fd6a8be\" data-index=\"3\" style=\"float: none; margin:10px 0 10px 0; text-align:center;\">\n<!-- MY End of Content -->\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:inline-block;width:300px;height:250px\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-4796993490224996\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"7887885268\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});<\/script>\n<\/div>\n\n<div style=\"font-size: 0px; height: 0px; line-height: 0px; margin: 0; padding: 0; clear: both;\"><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Android is an open Operating System. That means smartphones with Android OS will be easily attacked by viruses. So, let&#8217;s have a look at our 5 tips to protect Android smartphones from viruses.\u00a0 5 tips to protect Android smartphones from viruses Firstly, do not install apps from unknown sources. 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