What is the best way to protect my Clients Cell Phones????
I am getting Clients who get their Cell phone Compromised because they install Renegade Apps
Steals their contact list and thus begins the spamming of Family and Friends
What can I use to stop this???
Cjoego
Steals their contact list and thus begins the spamming of Family and Friends
What can I use to stop this???
Cjoego
John
If your clients own the phones (very likely) then they are (by necessity) administrators of their phones. So then your recourse is to educate them. They need to know where to get their apps. Apple Store or Google Store and only certified apps.
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Yep I do John,
The Question was what solution (Software or App) (( NOT FREE )) are you using to protect your clients
cjoego
The Question was what solution (Software or App) (( NOT FREE )) are you using to protect your clients
cjoego
Certified Apps do not compromise email. We have lots of client phones.
There is nothing to stop Android users from installing bad apps that I know of.
Convert them to iPhones
There is nothing to stop Android users from installing bad apps that I know of.
Convert them to iPhones
Here is an article on restricting the use of Android phones that will prevent your issue
https://www.howtogeek.com/223530/how-to-lock-down-your-android-tablet-or-smartphone-for-kids/
But then they could not install valid apps or Android updates.
https://www.howtogeek.com/223530/how-to-lock-down-your-android-tablet-or-smartphone-for-kids/
But then they could not install valid apps or Android updates.
You asked, "The Question was what solution (Software or App) (( NOT FREE )) are you using to protect your clients".
The answer is really no.
The phone owner can always over ride any blocks.
If you're using Android devices, try John's solution... and... likely there are always around, if a person is so inclined.
The answer is really no.
The phone owner can always over ride any blocks.
If you're using Android devices, try John's solution... and... likely there are always around, if a person is so inclined.
Avoid unknown sources. You have the option of installing Android apps and games from sources other than Google Play (sometimes known as sideloading). The problem is that many third-party app stores are not safe. If you choose to download an APK file and install it yourself, you could be putting malware on your device.
View the current scan status and make sure Play Protect is enabled go to Settings > Google > Security > Google Play Protect.
Just because an app is safe the first time it's uploaded to the Play Store, doesn't mean would be bad guys won't try to sneak something into the app down the road.
Use Google's Verify Apps which is part of the Play Services. It can identify some harmful apps. This means that it is worthwhile to use a device with Google Services installed and up-to-date.
I would also recommend to have an anti-virus app if you need a sideloaded app which you cannot trust, and if you can, use such app on a secondary device that does not hold your vital data.
In addition, Android is constantly upgraded to fix many vulnerabilities, therefore latest system may be safer. If you can, use the latest system.
Lastly, be on the lookout for suspicious permission requests that do not relate to the app’s intended purpose. Instagram obviously needs permission to access your photos, but Candy Crush shouldn’t be asking to read your sensitive log data. Understanding Android app permissions is key to keeping malware at bay.
User play a big role and checker tool are not foolproof but the minimal hygiene to undertake by user will help reduce the chance of being hacked.
View the current scan status and make sure Play Protect is enabled go to Settings > Google > Security > Google Play Protect.
Just because an app is safe the first time it's uploaded to the Play Store, doesn't mean would be bad guys won't try to sneak something into the app down the road.
Use Google's Verify Apps which is part of the Play Services. It can identify some harmful apps. This means that it is worthwhile to use a device with Google Services installed and up-to-date.
I would also recommend to have an anti-virus app if you need a sideloaded app which you cannot trust, and if you can, use such app on a secondary device that does not hold your vital data.
In addition, Android is constantly upgraded to fix many vulnerabilities, therefore latest system may be safer. If you can, use the latest system.
Lastly, be on the lookout for suspicious permission requests that do not relate to the app’s intended purpose. Instagram obviously needs permission to access your photos, but Candy Crush shouldn’t be asking to read your sensitive log data. Understanding Android app permissions is key to keeping malware at bay.
User play a big role and checker tool are not foolproof but the minimal hygiene to undertake by user will help reduce the chance of being hacked.
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Your client needs a paid Internet security app which can give insights / advice on installing apps.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.symantec.mobilesecurity
Norton mobile security is one of such apps I have used before.
Apart from apps, human intelligence is much more important and you need to have your clients understanding to develop a routine procedure for checking the security by you from time to time.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.symantec.mobilesecurity
Norton mobile security is one of such apps I have used before.
Apart from apps, human intelligence is much more important and you need to have your clients understanding to develop a routine procedure for checking the security by you from time to time.