How secure are mobile phones?

Mobile phones are relatively secure, but it doesn’t mean they can’t be hacked. The most insecure mobile phones are Android phones.

How do I secure my Android phone?

There are easy steps to secure Android phones. You can install strong security apps and use two-factor authentication. Locking your apps from external access and using a strong passcode (that would not be easy to break) are also recommended actions.

How do I make my phone private?

You can make your cell phone private by dialing *67 and putting your area code alongside the phone number of the person you want to call. Your number will show ”private” or “no caller ID” on the receiver’s phone.

15 Ways to Make Android More Secure in 2023

Ali Qamar - Cybersecurity Analyst

Last updated: October 15, 2023

Read time: 13 minutes

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Stop worrying about your Android device's security. This guide features 15 easy (and effective) ways to keep your Android safe from attackers online and make it more secure as a whole.

Sneak peek at securing Android phones

Today, a majority of world’s population prefers Android smartphones for online activities. Your Android phone stores all the sensitive information including pictures, social media account details, emails, and much more. Unfortunately, as per experts’ analysis, Android phones lack built-in security features, making them a potential target for snoopers, hackers, spies, and third-parties. Consequently, protecting your Android phone is crucial. This guide elaborates the best ways to secure Android smartphones from cyber-attacks.

As more than 60% of people use mobile devices for shopping and getting information online today, smartphones now define digital identity and businesses’ presence. And as per the Statista data, over 70% of mobile users globally use Android.

That makes it vital to secure Android devices.

The modern world’s change of relying more on smartphones adds value to our lives and boasts serious concerns related to security and hacking. You lose more than just your contacts while losing your smartphone.

Smartphones store a vast amount of your sensitive information, don’t let that slip out of your mind.

Most people use smartphones to access social media accounts, business emails, website admin sections, and essential documents. Other items now managed via smartphones include business and marketing strategy documents, synced files, photos, and many other things.