“ An(ti)droid…”

I sleep well knowing that my iPhone is safe (allegedly). But, I can’t lie though, iCloud has been kicking my ass. Every day “iCloud storage almost full”. Apple needs to find the extra space themselves because its definitely not me thats gonna pay £2.49.

Although it’s an inconvenience, security should be at the forefront of our minds. Knowing what information our devices hold is the first step to protecting it. Let’s see what type of information our device contains (see following infographic):

*spyware is malware that looks at all your computer activities and reports it
**ransomware encrypts all your files and locks you out so you have no access to it
***adware is adverts popping up on your screen. once clicked, they’ll install malware

Can you think of anymore? You’re probably thinking, ‘deleted files’? Oh honey, you thought because you can’t see it, that it’s actually gone? Baby girl, always remember that nothing is ever truly deleted (new blog pending). But, as we can see, our smartphones hold basically all types of private information. It’s important to remember that phones are like mini computers, so they are susceptible to similar types of attacks.

The more important question is, what threats are out there? Threats can come in the form of spyware*, ransomware** and adware***. These types of malware come from applications that are from untrusted sources, and the number of these untrusted sources are growing and becoming very hard to tackle. Additionally, these types of malware can come from websites that have been breached, which consequently infect the device.

Yet, there are measures that we can put in place to protect the data on our phones. If we own an android, there is anti-virus software readily available that can detect and remove malware from your device. Will I tell you which ones? No. But, what I can tell you is that with Surfshark you can have full control of your personal data. Protect yourself today with Surfshark VPN and feel free to use my link below in order to get an exclusive deal!