Is it true that Android Devices are getting hacked in many recently? How to make sure that our Android device are secure enough to overcome these type of threats?

I am bit afraid after coming to know that the Android devices are getting hacked in many recently via malwares and unauthorized apps. Can you tell me how to make sure our Android device are secure enough to overcome these type of threats? What all settings to change for it in my Android mobile?

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I am bit afraid after coming to know that the Android devices are getting hacked in many recently via malwares and unauthorized apps. Can you tell me how to make sure our Android device are secure enough to overcome these type of threats? What all settings to change for it in my Android mobile?

No its not true.

Hi,
Android devices are more secure and are not hacked frequently the devices can be protected either by use of a Secure connections that is connecting to a Secure network instead of a open network where there are more probability of hacking. Also devices can be made to use internet only when necessary and can avoided when not necessary. Also antivirus applications such as "Avast" and "NetQin" can be used in order to protect the device from antivirus and unwanted viruses and hacking of Ip address of the phone in order to protect it from being hacked. Likewise many things can be done in order for the device not to be hacked.
Hope this Helps.

here is a list of top antivirus. install any one of these to stay protected

-AVG antivirus
-lookout antivirus
-Dr. web anti virus light
-ESET mobile security
-NETQin security and antivirus

Hi Friend,


There is no app which will provide you the security in the Market. But we have anti virue soft wares which will prevent from hacking the device.

Below are the list of anti virus available in the market.

1.App Locker Plug-in for AVG
2.Super Security Standard
3.Lookout Mobile Security
4.NetQin Security & Antivirus
5.Antivirus Pro

Thank you