The year of 2016 was the most difficult in terms of online security, with several large-scale attacks throughout the year. Many large companies have been targeted by cyber attacks. O Less wires brings some applications that serve as privacy and security for smartphone users with operating system Android.
If large organizations with sophisticated security systems can be hacked, imagine a smartphone without security apps. All digital devices, if not protected, become easy targets for data breaches for an average hacker.
Here are some security and privacy apps for Android smartphones that can be useful:
Signal- an encrypted voice messaging and messaging application that provides encryption end-to-end to ensure all communications. It also allows you to check the identity of the people you are sending messages with and the integrity of the channel they are using.
NoRoot Firewall- is an application with functions of an Android firewall that helps to manage the outgoing Internet connections, allows the user to grant or block access to all applications, one at a time. The user can still allow or deny access based on the IP address, host name, or domain name.
My Secure Email- is an application to manage multiple email accounts (Gmail, Outlook, etc.), puts security first. Offers encryption of outgoing emails, password-protected digital signature and more.
NordVPN- is an application that offers an encrypted VPN. The Android app re-routes and encrypts all Internet traffic and makes the private connection secure. NordVPN encrypts data shared on the Internet and is the best security mechanism to ensure that Internet traffic remains confidential.
Norton Identify Safe- is an application that simplifies the task of remembering complex passwords, it saves all usernames and passwords and synchronizes them through Android devices. The application stores all passwords in an encrypted vault that only the user can access.
Smart Hide Calculator- an application to store private things, such as: photos, videos, notes, contacts and other confidential data. The application has the appearance of a calculator, which will make people think that it is a simple calculator.
It is increasingly important to make sure that all digital devices, whether they are used privately or by a company, are as safe as possible. Just as we protect our homes with locks and security systems, wewe should make sure that our devices are properly protected, especially since these days most of the valuable information is stored on system devices Online.
In addition to security and privacy applications, common sense should be used when sharing information on devices, avoid sharing confidential information when using public Wi-Fi and always using strong passwords.
