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;
从 官方商店
从 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.
设置正确的应用程序权限
我们在智能手机中使用的应用程序需要特定权限才能正常运行。有时，这些权限并非必要。在最新版本的 Android 和 iOS 中，您可以设置允许应用程序使用的权限，也可以拒绝所请求的权限。在授予应用程序权限时，要持怀疑态度，甚至进一步询问为什么某个应用程序需要某些权限。例如，一个手电筒应用程序请求访问联系人、文件存储、位置和互联网的权限是不合逻辑的。要警惕那些要求访问位置服务、摄像头和通讯录的应用程序。这些应用程序可能会跟踪你，甚至在你不知情的情况下上传你的数据。
应用程序 数据加密
应用程序 这是最难以确定是否已实施的部分，但也是最关键的部分。应用程序如何处理您的数据决定了其安全性。如果应用程序不能保护您的数据，那么设置正确的权限甚至 使用密码都是浪费时间。
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.
查看更改日志、用户评论，甚至询问开发人员。远离评价不高的应用程序。
确保你的应用程序不会监视你
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.
使用 VPN
使用 VPNLastly, 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.
