When your device is not protected, anyone has access to your emails, bank accounts, photos, texts and other personal information
Use one of the 4 types of screen lock systems available on Android: password, pin, pattern or face unlock
of Americans do not use a passcode to protect their phones
A combination of lower and upper case letters, numbers, and symbols
(Don't forget to change it
regularly!)
When one of your online accounts is hacked and you are using the same password for other sites, it's easy for a hacker to get into all those other accounts and steal your information
Use a unique password for every account that stores any of your personal data
of Americans use the same password across multiple sites
A type of malware that locks your device down until you pay a ransom
Downloading an app that is infected with malware might lead to unwanted mobile payments, battery consumption, privacy leaks and even remote control
Always get your apps from a trusted source like Google Play Store
of Android Apps have malware of some kind
The more apps you have, the more likely it is that one of them has some type of malware
Get rid of the ones you rarely use and keep only the necessary ones
Average number of apps installed on a device
Average number of apps used on a device
If a hacker manages to position himself between you and the connection point, he'll have access to everything sending out: emails, card details, and even security credentials
Try to avoid public hotspots and always turn your Bluetooth and Wifi connections off when not in use
of office workers use public Wifi at least once a week for work purposes
Install an antivirus to protect you from malicious apps, phishing websites and other security threats
of mobile malware is on Android
Android is an easy-to-use operating system and anyone can release apps for it. Unfortunately, it is more prone to malware than other popular operating systems
Devices running on outdated software are exposed to a number of security threats that might have been resolved on more recent updates
Of Android devices are running on KitKat, a 2013 update
Keep your phone updated with the latest software update available for your device
Of Android devices are running on lollipop, the latest version
Devices running on outdated software are exposed to a number of security threats that might have been resolved on more recent updates
