4 ways to prevent being hacked smartphones

Online advertising is appearing on a lot, along with links "dirty". Users can easily find the ads weight loss formula, medicine or magic ... shocking links. The alert users when using the computer to access the link "dirty" hackers do not be discouraged, instead they are targeting a different target: the user's smartphone.



A study by security vendor Trend Micro suggests nearly 750,000 applications, malicious software was developed based on Android to increase. In addition, up to 99% of mobile malware targeting users of this operating system. Besides software, Android users also facing email scams, spam messages, or other forms of social networking. The control applications "dirty" is essential. Photo: Geophone.

Why the constant attack on Android users? The answer is simple: Android is used in many mobile devices, accounting for over 80% of the world smartphone market. This somewhat stimulating, promoting hackers spend time researching ways to attack. At the same time, the development package of malware for Android is also easily be found on the black market. Hacker whether professional or not will also get a small no support from the "community" at large.

Here are 4 ways experts recommend to avoid being hacked smartphones:

1. View phone as computer

If users already have mental vigilance against suspicious information, please do so with their own phone. Not everything is safe and free, game, app, most Android software not lose money, but then not necessarily imply a safe software.

2. Restrict click on untrusted links

With a scoop of information too, sometimes hackers will take advantage of it in order to insert malicious code, or using stolen technical information that the user does not know in advance. So, instead of accessing the link forged piece, not officially to read breaking news, users should wait for posting reliable address.

3. Only download applications from trusted providers

Android users should be alert when selecting the downloaded applications. Currently, the application mingling "dirty" fairly common. Hackers only need to upload them to Google Play, waiting for "prey", and sat inherited achievement by taking advantage of others. If the user does not see the blue icon beside the name of the developer, be sure to check it is not reliable. One other tip is to see the reviews. As much as positive evaluation shows that a supplier can be more trust from users.

4. Keep an eye on your bills

Removing apps "dirty" not rid you completely control of hackers. As such, the application will access the system, activate the code stolen confidential information, then send them to the hackers server. Users should check account, your financial bills regularly if you suspect you are a victim.