Five tips to keep your Android secure

BANGALORE, INDIA: Each one of us love our smartphone, and with the kind of innovative features available in the smartphones, carrying a Smartphone is as equivalent as carrying a personal computer (PC).

The way how we store data in a PC, similarly, we also store personal data in our phone, and it is important for us to secure data.

ESET, a pioneer in proactive protection for 25-years, have provided five security tips for Android users.

Five tips to maintain to avoid some common Android pitfalls according to ESET are:

Do not "bring your own disaster"

* Do not prefer your Android phone for work.

* Encrypt your phone and external SD card by Menu

Do not forget to double-lock

* Put PIN codes on individual apps such as Gmail, or Facebook by adding an extra layer of security along with the phone lock

Don't forget where you put your stuff

* If your device is lost, use Gmail's PC-based security system to sign the attacker out, under Account Activity on the main Gmail page, then select "Sign out All Other Sessions".

* Dropbox is a particular risk, PIN lock it if possible. Do not save passwords in web browser, do not keep email addresses, or banking details in any note-taking app and lock your Google Drive. Educate employees, executives and vendors

Don't fall for text scams

* Some trogan-ized apps will post a SMS as Security app to scam you. It might send you on wild chase through rogue websites.

Always have a backup plan

* Track your phone and always have a back up by adding the apps like My back up Pro and Super back up.