Unfortunately, today we find many malicious applications affecting Android. Malware attacks or other types of problems caused by these applications are frequently reported. Despite Google’s efforts, they remain common. Due to the existence of these types of applications, many users have seen their phones have been affected.
As users, there are not many things we can do. But, we can take precautions to avoid installing any of these malicious applications on our phone. For this, there are a series of tips and tricks that will surely be of great help.
In this way, thanks to these tips and tricks we avoid installing any of these malicious applications on our Android device. So we can avoid many security problems. Although there are some tips that are extremely helpful, the important thing is to always use common sense. Therefore, if you have suspicions or it seems too good to be true, it is good that you distrust. These are our tips :
Beware of APKs
Problems of this type usually originate from applications that are downloaded in APKs. There are few security controls in these types of formats, so there are many malware and other types of viruses lurking. The only truly trustworthy page in this category is APK Mirror. In it, we have many applications available, but if you cannot find it there, it is better not to download it from another website.
Analyze user comments and ratings
An easy way to know in advance if they are malicious applications is to read what other users say about an application. Because if it gives problems or puts a virus on the phone, users will tell. So in advance, we can know perfectly what to expect from a specific application. Therefore, if there are many negative comments, you have to be suspicious, since without a doubt there is something that is not going well with the application. It is not a coincidence that there are so many people who have a bad opinion of it.
Also, the ratings in an application are important. It is best that there are many ratings, as it will be more reliable for us. We have to take a couple of aspects into account. If there are many negative evaluations we have to be suspicious, again because there is something that is not going well with this application. Also if there are very few evaluations and they are all positive, it is cause for suspicion.
Check the permissions requested by the application
Something common in malicious applications is that they ask us for many permissions. More than they really need. In this way, they can get to gain control of our device. Therefore, it is vitally important that we check in advance the permissions that the application requests. Take into account the type of application you are going to install and check what permissions it requests. In this way, you will see if what they are asking is logical or are they asking for more than necessary.
This is an easy way to see if it is a malicious application or not.
Download apps from trusted sites
It is something basic and that the vast majority of users carry out. We do not have to download applications from little-known websites, because it is common that we then come across malicious applications on them. The best thing is to bet on safe sites. In general, the recommendation is to use the Play Store. We have many applications and it is the safest option.
Although, from time to time there are malicious applications that manage to sneak in . But, the amount is minimal when compared to the well-functioning applications that are available.
Find information about the application developer
In the Play Store, we always find the name of the developer of an application. In addition, we also have contact information for it and generally a website. So it’s good to do your research on this developer beforehand. Since many times it is enough to put your name in Google so that we see if it is legit or not. Thus, if this company develops malicious applications, we can avoid installing them on our phone.