Anti-Hacking Tools for Android – 2017 Guide

Android officially has the largest market share in the smartphone world and there is almost 1.5 billion people who use Android smartphone or tablet. This speaks volumes of the quality and affordability that Android offers to their users, but there are also problems and liabilities that always come with using widely popular brands.

Security is frequently one of the questions that come with using Android and this topic is always a matter of interest, especially if you’re using your Android devices for your work and some form of confidential data manipulation. We’ve decided to talk about anti-hacking tools that can make the breach of your security much more difficult for cybercriminals. In 2017, you can expect that there will be lots of new viruses and malware to look out for, so here are some tools to help you along the way.

AppLock

We all love using apps and while they’re incredibly useful, they can also serve as the back door through which hackers can slither through unnoticed. Too many people are still not careful enough about what they’re installing on their devices and whether those apps come from trusted sources and therein lies the problem. To put a stopper on having this problem (even potentially) is to secure your phone with an app that is specifically designed to lock all other apps. While your lock screen only protects you from the outside attacks, it doesn’t do much more for anything going on inside your phone and this is where AppLock takes center stage.

Once you’ve downloaded it, you are free to lock any app you feel should be protected – anything from Facebook to your email and bank accounts. By using this app, you’re making sure that no one but you will be able to touch your private information plus you will limit the access that apps have in your device, so you’re killing two birds with one stone.

Use High Quality Password Manager

Seeing that practically everything on the internet has to be protected by a password, you need to do your best to keep this aspect of your security in check. This isn’t necessarily easy, because you need strong passwords for every account you have, and that means complex words usually concocted with numbers and special characters. If this sounds like a lot of work, well, it is, but thankfully, you don’t have to keep it all in your head. There are some very good password managers like Zoho, LastPass and RoboForm that will do an excellent job in managing passwords for your numerous accounts. Not only that, but a password manager worth its salt will suggest how to make your passwords more secure and give you additional tips on how to protect your privacy even more. You are also able to keep in check any personal information you have and protect your usernames as well.

Encrypt Everything with a VPN

Privacy when you’re using your Android device is equally important as when you’re using your desktop computer or laptop, though we often forget this. Smartphones are quite vulnerable to security breaches and one of the best ways to prevent that from happening is to encrypt both the data on your phone and your internet connection. Whenever you’re connected to a public network, you’re in danger of catching a virus or having a hacker on your tail, and virtual private networks simply erase this problem. Good VPN providers like Nord VPN can provide you with military level encryption for your Android device, so that hackers can’t harm your privacy in any way. Talking about anti-hacking tools, when you want to encrypt some very important files on your device, there are great encryption apps that you can use and that are also free, so that you don’t have to spend a lot of money on your Android security.

Use Security Software You Know Is Good

Long gone are the times when you could just pick any antivirus and be set when it comes to security. Android devices need to be protected with strong antivirus software because while it’s the most versatile platform, it is also most prone to small, pesky security issues like spyware and viruses. Depending on what kind of an internet user you are and how much sensitive information you’re managing on your device, you need to find antivirus that suits your needs. Sure, there are some great free version like Avira, Avast and Panda, but if you need stronger security that includes anti-spam, antimalware and functioning firewall, then you will have to pay to get all-encompassing protection. You may not pay it gladly, but online security is scarce these days, and paying a couple of bucks a month is more than acceptable for the peace of mind you’re getting in return.

Get Email Encryption Software

Email scams are still very much a thing, even though many of us believe that we wouldn’t fall for that. While you’ve got your security software to protect you against spamming and phishing, it would be wise to encrypt your emails in general. A lot of sensitive details are conveyed via email and chances are you don’t want your mail to get into wrong hands. If hackers get into your email, they can take advantage of your address book and spam all your friends and colleagues, which never ends well. Software like Data Motion and HP Secure Wall have proven their worth over time, which is why it’s worth given them a shot.

Anti-hacking tools for Android abound these days and all you have to do is take your pick. Of course, it’s very important for you to be wary as well and know what not to do when browsing the internet because no anti-hacking tool will help you unless you always remain security aware. What apps and security software do you use? Please comment and share your opinion. – Thomas Milva

Thomas Milva is 28, he lives in Baton Rouge and is a dedicated Analyst of Information Security, which is why he moved to Baton Rouge, where he lives now and he loves it.  He’s got Italian ancestry and is very fond of his pets, Reggie the dog and his two goldfish. Thomas mostly works from home, which is why he’s contemplating of adopting another dog.