15 Android settings that'll strengthen your security

You might not know it from all the panic-inducing headlines out there, but Android is actually packed with practical and powerful security options. Some are activated by default and protecting you whether you realize it or not, while others are more out of the way but equally deserving of your attention.

So stop wasting your time worrying about the overhyped Android malware monster du jour and instead take a moment to look through these far more meaningful Android settings — ranging from core system-level elements to some more advanced and easily overlooked options.

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The best Android password managers

Protecting your online accounts is more important now than ever — and in spite of some recent high-profile hacks, relying on a third-party password manager is still the easiest and most effective way to ensure your most important credentials remain secure.

Why? It’s simple: Reusing passwords puts you at a heightened risk for hacking. If someone discovers your password at just one website — via any sort of breach, be it large-scale or targeted — they can then use that same password to crack into your accounts at countless other places. It happens all the time.

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Protect yourself from Vishing Attack!!

Credit to Author: Digvijay Mane| Date: Fri, 23 Dec 2022 12:16:10 +0000

“Humans are the weakest link in cybersecurity.” Data breaches worldwide prove this accurate, as human errors, lack of…

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Rewards plus: Fake mobile banking rewards apps lure users to install info-stealing RAT on Android devices

Credit to Author: Microsoft 365 Defender Threat Intelligence Team| Date: Wed, 21 Sep 2022 17:00:00 +0000

A fake mobile banking rewards app delivered through a link in an SMS campaign has been making the rounds, targeting customers of Indian banking institutions. Users who install the mobile app are unknowingly installing an Android malware with remote access trojan (RAT) capabilities.

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Auto-launching HiddAd on Google Play Store found in more than 6 million downloads

Credit to Author: Digvijay Mane| Date: Thu, 28 Jul 2022 10:11:19 +0000

HiddenAd or HiddAd are icon-hiding adware applications. The prime motive of HiddAd is to generate revenue through aggressive…

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12 Android settings that'll strengthen your security

Credit to Author: JR Raphael| Date: Fri, 22 Apr 2022 02:50:00 -0700

You might not know it from all the panic-inducing headlines out there, but Android is actually packed with practical and powerful security options. Some are activated by default and protecting you whether you realize it or not, while others are more out of the way but equally deserving of your attention.

So stop wasting your time worrying about the Android malware monster du jour and which security company is using it to scare you into an unnecessary subscription, and take a moment instead to look through these far more impactful Android settings — ranging from core system-level elements to some more advanced and easily overlooked options.

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Worried about your mobile security? Here’s how to secure your device and enhance performance

Credit to Author: Ritika Jain| Date: Wed, 13 Apr 2022 06:05:37 +0000

While the world is still adapting to the new normal and mobile devices replace PCs as the primary…

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How Unlimited Internet Data Has Changed The Face Of Cybercrime?

Credit to Author: Akshay Singla| Date: Fri, 17 Sep 2021 09:37:43 +0000

VoLTE: Voice over LTE is a high-speed wireless communication standard for mobile phones. It has up to three…

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Unifying security policy across all mobile form-factors with Wandera and Microsoft

Credit to Author: Todd VanderArk| Date: Wed, 19 Feb 2020 17:00:17 +0000

The way we work is evolving. Technology enables more effective employees by helping them to be productive where and when they choose. Businesses also enjoy the productivity benefits of a connected workforce.

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BlackBerry says its new Digital Workplace eliminates need for VPN, VDI

Credit to Author: Lucas Mearian| Date: Wed, 12 Feb 2020 13:18:00 -0800

BlackBerry has unveiled its Digital Workplace platform, a web portal and workspace for secure online and offline access to corporate on-premise or cloud content,  including Microsoft Office 365 resources.

Digital Workplace, announced last week, integrates a secure browser-based workspace sold by Awingu, a Belgium company that penned a partnership with BlackBerry in 2018. Businesses can access their legacy Windows, Linux, SaaS or internal web apps, desktops and files inside of Awingu’s secure managed browser. Awingu’s unified workspace runs Windows, Linux, web and intranet apps.

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