Ruaj ntseg Apps? Does it really work?
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Almost everyone has an efficient antivirus program installed on their desktop or laptop computer. Tiam sis muaj puas-zuj zus ntshai heev txawm kev siab phem malware, kom koj lub smartphone los yog ntsiav tshuaj uas muaj kev ruaj ntseg app nws puas tseem ceeb npaum li cas? Do you really need an antivirus on your smartphone?
If you are an avid tech news follower, you must have heard that Android malware is on the rise and there has been an alarming increase of 472% from May of this year.
Global Threat Center presented an infographic that has raised eyebrows all over the world. But does that mean that you need to rush yourself into buying an antivirus package for your smartphone? Qhov tshij, the answer is a bit complicated. There is a lot of controversy surrounding security apps, almost as much as malware itself.
Li ntawd, to be honest you probably do need some sort of security app on your smartphone to keep the malware at bay. But the security option you choose, totally depends on the kind of device you own. Let us explore some options.
Android devices
Most android app stores, including Google Play Store, are not very efficient in screening all the apps. Tej zaum, a few apps tend to slip in, which contain android specific malware. One of the most malicious threat that has been popping up regularly in the past few months is Ransomware. This is why it is vital to keep your phone protected, in case you download a malicious app.
Android system is one of the most targeted in smartphone operating systems. But fortunately, there are many android antivirus and anti-malware apps in the market now. Choose an app that has been designed by a reputed developer with plenty of positive reviews on the app store.
Some popular ones to choose from are AVL, BullGuard, ESET, Qihoo 360 yam. All these apps are carefully designed to protect your sensitive data and have to pass over 3,000 tests that consist of real world malware, in order to get high ratings.
These security apps don’t drain the phone’s battery and performance and do not trigger unnecessary alarms. Few apps like ESET’s Security Audit and Qihoo 360’s Privacy Protection offer other useful features that cover more than your basic security needs.
Another way to ensure the safety of your smartphone is to install an app that provides a firewall, like DroidWall. But be vary, tus firewall apps ntawd feem ntau yuav tsum tau koj hauv paus koj ntaus ntawv, uas txhais uas raug lead lom nws txawm xav mus.
Txawm tias firewalls ntxiv ib txheej bacteria cais kev pab tiv thaiv, lawv yuav tsis ntau yam heev nyob rau hauv qhov system operating sau.
Ntsig, Nws tseem ceeb heev mus zov koj tus kheej los ntawm malvertising thiaj li tiv thaiv tau koj hauv xov tooj. Siv adblockers, zoo li Adblock Browser, txog qhov ruaj tawm ntawm popping.
iOS no pab kiag li lawm
Raws li tus creators ntawm operating qhov system iOS no, tsis muaj kev ruaj ntseg app no yuav tsum muab. Kua yuav ib daim tshev nruj rau cov apps uas yog loaded rau ntawm nws lub khw app. Qhov no yog vim li cas koj yuav tsis mus download tau cov malware uas muaj apps. Apple doesn’t even allow anti-virus apps to be a part of the app store because they are just not required according to the company.
Txawm li cas los, iPhone users are still at a risk from malvertising. Use Adblock browser to keep you safe from unwanted ads and pop-up windows. Just browse carefully and you should be pretty safe from majority of the malware threats for iOS.
But if you jailbreak your iPhone, it is another story. You are more prone to downloading nasty malware filled apps. But looking for a good jailbreak antivirus solution is a difficult task, because most of the popular security apps don’t offer a full version for iOS, putting you in a very tight spot.
Xaus
Raws li tham txog saum toj no, malware threats are dependent on the kind of operating system your smartphone has. Li ntawd, choose a security app that gels with it. But with the increasing cases of smartphone malware, it is a good idea to use at least some kind of security app.
Have you installed a security app in your smartphone? Nws tsis yog, will you look for an antivirus app after reading this article? Let us know which apps you prefer according to the platform of your smartphone and whether you think security apps are really effective in keeping the malware away.
Sau: Andrea Bell
