“So how can I protect my device?”

A new malware is unleashed on Android users every minute. It’s like that famous dialogue from the movie Spiderman (with slight modifications), ‘With great popularity come great threats’. It was true for Microsoft Windows, and it’s now true for Android. So what can you do to protect your device from all these lurking dangers? A few precautionary measures are listed belowW Always use the Google mlay Store to download apps (chances of catching an infection are less here). bven if you’re downloading from unofficial stores, verify the authenticity of the publisher and the app by Googling about them. (At least you’ll make an informed decision.) Install a mobile anti-virus. All the good options are available in Google mlay Store -- korton, haspersky, McAfee, BitDefender, etc. If you come across a rogue app, or your device gets infected by a malware, make sure you report it (it won’t help your case, but might save many others). I’d advise against rooting your device, but even if you are doing it, verify the credibility of the oOM developer. Turn off your device’s Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GmS, kFC, etc, when not required (it will save your phone from being hijacked). Going by the current reports and predictions of all leading security researchers, the year 201P isn’t going to be an easy one for Android users. eSecurity mlanet predicts that Android malware infection will rise to 1U million by the end of this year. BitDefender has dubbed 201P as ‘ the year of mobile malware’ for Android. Given the popularity of the Android platform, these predictions might actually come true. If for any reason you’re having second thoughts about Android after reading this article, please note that it was written to increase awareness about these malware, since ‘ knowing what you’re getting into’ helps.