One technique to avoid downloading a malicious application on Android is to enable the feature that blocks the installation of unofficial software
Hacker attacks are now the order of the day and spare no one. If until some time ago the preferred targets were mainly PCs and laptops, today hackers are targeting any device with a connection, including smartphones.
As shown by a series of data, in fact, in the last period the number of malware affecting mobile devices has grown exorbitantly. And predictions say that threats are set to increase, partly due to the increasingly sophisticated systems used by cyber criminals. In most cases, however, we users are also to blame. Hackers, in fact, need, in order to realize their “cyber hits”, the “collaboration” of the victims. Without it would be very difficult. One of the most common tricks used to get into smartphones is hiding malware inside fake apps.
The risks for downloading apps from unofficial sources
Downloading apps from non-secure digital stores increases the risk of being hit by hackers. Apps in official stores are checked at the source, precisely to avoid them containing some form of malware. Apple, compared to Android, has a more closed operating system that prevents you from installing apps from outside on iPhones, iPads and Macs. Android, on the other hand, is more permissive. Users of the green robot can, in fact, freely download applications from unofficial stores at their own risk. However, the chances of getting hacked are very high.
How to secure an Android device
So, a good tip for those with an Android mobile device is to install apps only from the Google Play Store. One technique to avoid, even unknowingly, downloading an external application is to enable the feature that blocks the installation of unofficial software. The procedure is very simple and requires just a few steps. All you have to do is go to “Settings” and click on “Advanced settings”. Next you’ll just have to enter “Security” and make sure that the “Unknown origins” item is “off”. If not, you’ll definitely have to deactivate it if you want to secure your Android smartphone.
From now on, you won’t be able to download apps from unofficial markets, much to the chagrin of hackers.