Proteger sus aplicaciones móviles

Smartphones have become essential gadgets in today’s society. We rely on them to do our daily tasks ranging from asking directions to mobile banking. With massive storage capacity, we store important information on these smartphones, and hence it’s of utmost priority to keep them secure. Besides locking our devices, we usually forget that the apps we use can also be a security risk. If you are considering to up your security game, here are some of the ways in which you can ensure your mobile apps are secure;

Instalar aplicaciones desde tienda oficial

At the moment, there are two major operating systems for smartphones, Android and iOS. They both have official stores where their users search for apps, download and install them. In the recent past, there have been malware issues with these stores but not anymore. Nowadays, every app that makes its way to these stores is scanned thoroughly to ensure it doesn’t have any malware. Also, in Android, disable the installation from Unknown Sources settings under security. Only use this setting if you trust the app’s source and after verifying that it’s secure.

Establecer los permisos correctos de la aplicación

Las aplicaciones que utilizamos en nuestros smartphones requieren permisos específicos para funcionar correctamente. A veces estos permisos no son necesarios. En la última versión de Android e iOS, puedes establecer qué permisos permites que utilice una app, así como denegar los permisos solicitados. Cuando conceda permisos a una aplicación, sea escéptico e incluso pregunte por qué una determinada aplicación requiere ciertos permisos. Por ejemplo, sería ilógico que una aplicación de linterna solicitara permiso para acceder a los contactos, el almacenamiento de archivos, la ubicación e Internet. Desconfía de las aplicaciones que solicitan acceso a los servicios de localización, la cámara y los contactos. Estas aplicaciones podrían rastrearte e incluso cargar tus datos sin tu conocimiento.

Aplicación encriptación de datos

Esta es la parte más difícil de saber si está implementada, pero también la más crucial. La forma en que las aplicaciones gestionan tus datos determina su seguridad. Si la app no protege tus datos, establecer permisos correctos e incluso utilizar contraseñas será una pérdida de tiempo.

For instance, messengers such as WhatsApp and Telegram have implemented end to end encryption. This ensures that your data is safe while you are communicating through the internet. You should ensure the apps you use to implement such security mechanisms as this makes sure no one will intercept your data. Unless you are an advanced user and know how to do a pen-test, it will be hard to know what apps are secure. But worry not, you can always get the information from the app store.

Busca registros de cambios, opiniones de usuarios e incluso pregunta al desarrollador. Aléjate de las aplicaciones que no estén bien valoradas.

Asegúrate de que tus aplicaciones no te espían

You might have everything in check, but still, your privacy and security might be at risk due to someone spying on you. Most people don’t know if they have spyware on their smartphones and this makes it hard to keep their privacy intact. To know if you have spyware in your device, keep an eye on the following signs; Your device overheating for no reason, excessive data usage, and battery drain, the location turns on by itself, unusual device restarts and crackling sounds when receiving/making a call. Typically, you might ignore the signs thinking that your device is faulty. A combination of the above signs may strongly indicate that somebody is spying on you.

Utilizar una VPN

Lastly, a VPN is your last resort when ensuring your apps are secure especially if they use the internet. A VPN will encrypt your internet traffic and keep it safe from prying eyes.