Post by account_disabled on Jan 24, 2024 5:22:10 GMT
Automatic software updates must be enabled to introduce any potential bugs or security flaws into the code your device runs – for apps this is done in the Play Store settings under the auto-update option and for the wider Android system it should visit the Settings app and find 'system updates' (depending on the brand of phone you have it may be in different folders). While we're talking about apps, you should also visit the privacy menu in Android settings and check what permissions you've given each app: you'll likely be able to turn off location sharing and access to photos and files for a fair few apps Now that all those bits are out of the way, let's get down to some of the nitty-gritty stuff. Lock your apps You have a password or PIN on your phone to stop people from getting into it if it falls into the wrong hands. But sometimes it is not enough.
There are times when you'll want to hand your unlocked phone to the people Job Function Email Database around you—showing photos to family or friends or giving your kids to play with, for example—and you might want to consider putting some additional locks on the applications you want to be more secure. Unlike Apple's iOS, Google allows apps to request permission to control other apps. This means that locking passwords to individual applications is possible. To lock apps, you'll need another app. There are many available in the Android app store and, as with all downloads, you need to be careful what you're using. If an app is full of ads, doesn't have clear privacy policies, or isn't from a trusted developer, you should probably avoid it. For an app locker, Norton App Lock isn't a bad place to start. It comes from a trusted security name and allows individual applications or groups to be covered by the same passcode.
Hide notifications Commuting isn't really an option for many people right now, but there's nothing more tempting than someone looking over their shoulder on public transport and seeing notifications pop up with the full message contained. It's a feeling that's also repeated when you share your screen with colleagues and a message filled with gossip about the meeting it's on. However, it doesn't have to be this way. Go to settings and look for notifications and from this page turn off the option for 'sensitive notifications'. This means that the content of your messages will not appear in the notification banner when the phone is locked. Check for stalkerware There has been a disturbing rise in stalkerware in 2020. On the phone, stalkerware manifests as apps that run in the background and can record and track everything a person does. Technology can seem invisible unless you specifically go looking for it, and is not a form of coercive control and technology abuse. If someone has installed stalkerware on your device, there are a few telltale signs that may be there.
There are times when you'll want to hand your unlocked phone to the people Job Function Email Database around you—showing photos to family or friends or giving your kids to play with, for example—and you might want to consider putting some additional locks on the applications you want to be more secure. Unlike Apple's iOS, Google allows apps to request permission to control other apps. This means that locking passwords to individual applications is possible. To lock apps, you'll need another app. There are many available in the Android app store and, as with all downloads, you need to be careful what you're using. If an app is full of ads, doesn't have clear privacy policies, or isn't from a trusted developer, you should probably avoid it. For an app locker, Norton App Lock isn't a bad place to start. It comes from a trusted security name and allows individual applications or groups to be covered by the same passcode.
Hide notifications Commuting isn't really an option for many people right now, but there's nothing more tempting than someone looking over their shoulder on public transport and seeing notifications pop up with the full message contained. It's a feeling that's also repeated when you share your screen with colleagues and a message filled with gossip about the meeting it's on. However, it doesn't have to be this way. Go to settings and look for notifications and from this page turn off the option for 'sensitive notifications'. This means that the content of your messages will not appear in the notification banner when the phone is locked. Check for stalkerware There has been a disturbing rise in stalkerware in 2020. On the phone, stalkerware manifests as apps that run in the background and can record and track everything a person does. Technology can seem invisible unless you specifically go looking for it, and is not a form of coercive control and technology abuse. If someone has installed stalkerware on your device, there are a few telltale signs that may be there.