Protect Your Android

The open and flexible nature of the Android mobile OS is what made it a leader in the mobile market, but it is also the basis for the notorious fragmentation issue that is often mentioned. While Android versions may differ, we have aggregated some general tips to ensure that your Android device is ultimately more secure.
1. Only download applications from the Google Play store.
2. Check the permissions that an application is seeking to use to make sure that they are appropriate for that app.
3. Use strong passwords!
4. Encrypt all of the data on your phone so even if it is lost or stolen, the data cannot be accessed.
5. Try to avoid public Wi-Fi hotspots and run a regular audit of your remembered Wi-Fi networks list.
6. Always use VPN, especially when using a public hotspot or an untrusted network connection.
7. Disable notifications that are likely to pop up even when your screen is locked.
8. Apply settings to Google services that will limit the information at risk should there be a data leak.
9. Rid yourself of unnecessary apps. More apps mean more risk.
10. And finally, use two-factor authentication for Google and other apps to ensure maximum user account security.