tips and tricks on securing your android devices
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TIPS AND TRICKS ON SECURING YOUR ANDROID DEVICES
QUICK HEAL TECHNOLOGIES (P) LTD.
TODAY WE WOULD LIKE TO TALK ABOUT
• The Mobile Revolution
• Fast Facts
• Facts on Mobile Device Usage
• Mobile – The New PC
• What is at Risk?
• Threats to the Android Platform
• Tips for Mobile Device Safety
• Mobile Malware – Quick Heal Overview
• How can Quick Heal help
India's smartphone shipments are expected to increase to 8.5% by 2016, making India one of the countries that will see the largest growth in this segment. Interestingly, mobile phones are not only used for calling people anymore.
Daily online sessions per device (%) Social network usage (%)
Urban India
THE MOBILE REVOLUTION
Out of the 7 billion people worldwide,
5.9 billion are mobile phone users
of the world’s population has
mobile phones!
87%
Furthermore,
of the world’s mobile users live
in India (920 Million) and
China (1220 Million)
30%
The rapid expansion of mobile is
morphing the way people do
business and live their lives.
Android continues to dominate the
global smartphone market, with nearly
of the market share in the second
quarter of 2014. (IDC Worldwide
Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker)
85%
FAST FACTS
These apps are transforming the way users across the globe conduct their lives and communicate with each other.
FACTS ON MOBILE DEVICE USAGE
The more the data available on mobile devices, the more the scope for cyber criminals to create attacks designed to compromise business, finances, and personal lives. Similarly, the more the applications and new capabilities people use the more the attack surface is increased. Security is not the only victim, privacy will be challenged too.
MOBILE – THE NEW PC
WHAT IS AT RISK?
More connectivity and convenience increases security risks.
31% of mobile Apps have access to identity information
19% have access to the exact location
5% have access to SMS & MMS
Often smartphones are open books that have highly sensitive data. 1 in 4 store their bank account info on their phones.
34% store official login IDs and passwords & close to 3 in 10 admit that their smartphones not their PCs hold info that no one else should have access to.
Nearly half of the people log on to insecure wireless networks.
Surveys show that:
THREATSTO THEANDROIDPLATFORM
Protect your device with a PIN or a password.
Backup and secure your data.
Do not modify your smartphone’s security settings.
Disable the Wi-Fi auto-connect option.
TIPS FOR MOBILE DEVICE SAFETY
Always install apps from trusted sources.
Understand app permissions before accepting them.
Install security apps that enable remote location and wiping.
TIPS FOR MOBILE DEVICE SAFETY (CONTD..)
Wipe data on your old phone before you donate, resell, or recycle it.
Report a stolen smartphone.
Keep your system updated.
Don’t root your device.
TIPS FOR MOBILE DEVICE SAFETY (CONTD..)
Always logout of BANKING and SHOPPING sites once done.
Avoid texting or emailing personal information.
Don’t click on links or attachments in unsolicited emails.
TIPS FOR MOBILE DEVICE SAFETY (CONTD..)
Since 2012, malware that target the Android platform has shot up by 600%.
99% of new mobile malware targets the Android platform.
Simplocker, known as the first Android ransomware, came to notice in June 2014.
Android malware samples have grown by 800%.
Over 7000 malicious apps are present in third party Android stores.
MOBILE MALWARE – A QUICK HEAL OVERVIEW
Scan Device
Optimize Device
Set Privacy
Anti-Theft
HOW CAN QUICK HEAL HELP?
Web Security
Personal Security
Secure Data
Call Forwarding
HOW CAN QUICK HEAL HELP? (CONTD..)
Remote Device Management
Intruder detection
Background Scan
Quick Settings Notification
HOW CAN QUICK HEAL HELP? (CONTD..)
Regular Automated Virus Database Updates
Security Shield
Trusted SIMs List
Message Center
Activity Monitoring
HOW CAN QUICK HEAL HELP? (CONTD..)
Extends battery life and speeds up device performance.
Helps in times of emergency with Personal Security feature.
Blocks unwanted national and international numbers with Call & SMS filter.
Web security protects your device from infected, phishing, and fraudulent websites.
DEVICE PERFORMANCE WITH QUICK HEAL
Optimization in RAM usage.
It also includes Parental Control feature to monitor Internet access on your device.
Background and Custom scan ensure that your device is always secure.
Secures your personal data with Cloud Backup.
Privacy Advisor protects you against apps that may affect your privacy.
DEVICE PERFORMANCE WITH QUICK HEAL
