Marybeth Burns
Well-Known Member
What is the best way to prevent hackers from getting into your internal storage or from getting a virus on your phone? Any ideas?
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Preventing a virus
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Milo Willamson
Extreme Android User
Turn off Wifi.
It is simple as that.
It is simple as that.
Shotgun84
Extreme Android User
Well unless you're a hermit like Horatio Torquemada Marley it's not quite that simple. I'd say you should download an antivirus app from the play store. Honestly I can't say which one is best so you'll have to do a bit of research on that one. Also make sure the option to install unofficial apps isn't ticked unless you need it.
Milo Willamson
Extreme Android User
Really funny Hermit name "Horatio Torquemada Marley"
Shotgun84
Extreme Android User
Really funny Hermit name "Horatio Torquemada Marley"
"That's the second funniest hermit name I've ever seen"
Said Guybrush Threepwood after he referenced Herman Toothrot
Milo Willamson
Extreme Android User
Hahahaa..... Reminds me of a book what I read once, what was the title man?
Shotgun84
Extreme Android User
Not quite.
Unless they're not installing any apps, there's always the possibility of mischievous behavior from within an app.
Milo Willamson
Extreme Android User
Ah that is where I heard it from, ahhhh man... I need to pick it upIf you've never played Monkey Island you've never lived
Milo Willamson
Extreme Android User
Not quite.
Unless they're not installing any apps, there's always the possibility of mischievous behavior from within an app.
You are right as always honney. I obey every command of you.
There aren't any viruses (self-propagating malware) for Android, so the infection risk is you installing an app that contains malware. Care about where you install from and what you install is therefore your first line of defence.
The biggest hacking risk is your Google account. So make sure that, and any other account on the phone, is properly secured.
The biggest hacking risk is your Google account. So make sure that, and any other account on the phone, is properly secured.
Marybeth Burns
Well-Known Member
What's the best way to secure my Google account? Also, are there any good security /privacy apps that you know of? My friends phone was hacked, so I just want to be safe!
Enabling two-factor authentication is the first step.
Marybeth Burns
Well-Known Member
What's that??
Login to your Google account on a PC and check your contact information is accurate (alternate email for account recovery and your cell number). Remove any info that's out of date or incorrect, then go to https://myaccount.google.com/security and enable 2-Step verification. This way, whenever you log into your Google account, you will be prompted for a security code that will be either sent by email or SMS to you. Even if a hacker guesses the password they will still need the code to get into your account.
Marybeth Burns
Well-Known Member
Thanks so much!!
Marybeth Burns
Well-Known Member
What other accounts need to be secure do you think? I have a lot on my phone!
Marybeth Burns
Well-Known Member
Thanks so much for your help
Make them all as secure as they allow. If they offer two factor authentication, then turn it on. Things like Facebook, Outlook, etc.
Google is the most important one, since that can give people the ability to install apps on your phone. But it's worth securing any you can.
Marybeth Burns
Well-Known Member
👍✌Thank you