Best Ways To Protect Your Android Device From Malware

The question is, what is malware? Malware' is a general term used to refer to a variety of forms of hostile or intrusive software. Malware includes computer viruses, ransomware, worms, trojan horses, rootkits, keyloggers, dialers, spyware, adware, malicious BHOs, rogue security software and other malicious programs.

Suspicious applications have been known to make it onto the Play Store. And then there’s the whole issue with using a third-party app distributor to install cracked apps, which can also result in malware. If your Android infected. how can you cleanse your device of these impurities? And how can you keep yourself protected in the future?

Signs of Android Malware Infection

*Unexplained data usage. A lot of malware exists to collect data: account details, credit card numbers, contacts lists, etc. Once it has this information, the malware app needs to relay it back to whoever created that malware – and in most cases, this information transfer will result in strange spikes in data usage. * Unexplained data usage.

A lot of malware exists to collect data: account details, credit card numbers, contacts lists, etc. Once it has this information, the malware app needs to relay it back to whoever created that malware – and in most cases, this information transfer will result in strange spikes in data usage.

* Reduced battery life.

Since most malware are designed to sit in the background and run all day long, you may notice a dip in your battery life. More severe cases of malware will kill your battery faster than mild cases.

* Dropped phone calls.

If your call drop often, it could be malware interference. Most of the time, poor service will be the right answer, but when you start dropping more calls than normal, it could be indicative of malware

* Poor phone performance.

Depending on the age of your device and the severity of malware infection, your phone’s performance might take a hit. If you experience a slowing down, you might have a malware infection – especially if a reboot doesn’t alleviate the problem.

Removing Malware From Android

The best way to remove malware from Android is to install a malware removal applications. Just be sure to install a reputable one.

Here are some free ones that you may want to download:

avast! Mobile Security: can scan your device manually or according to schedule. When browsing, it will detect and block malware-infected links, and it will monitor all incoming and outgoing traffic for threats. Other advanced features include anti-theft measures, a built-in firewall, and SMS/call filtering.

360 Mobile Security: can scan your device, whether manually or automatic, and provide protection based on its ever-updated cloud database of threats. It can detect vulnerabilities on your device and optimize your settings. It’s quick, to the point, and effective – not to mention the fact that it has one of the most beautiful app interfaces I’ve ever seen. For a deeper look, check out Erez’s 360 Mobile Security review.

AVG AntiVirus Security: This application will scan all new files and apps for potential threats, including malware, spyware, and viruses. On top of that, it can identify insecure settings and provide tips for plugging security holes. There are also some advanced features, like traffic monitoring and anti-theft measures.

Kindly share with us other method you protect your Android in the comments section below.