Application Management Tips To Avoid Cyber Attacks

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JAKARTA - PT ITSEC Asia Tbk, one of the leading cybersecurity companies in the Asia Pacific region, revealed the importance of updating applications to be protected from cyber attacks.

Because uninformed apps will have the potential to open up gaps in malware and bug attacks. When malware or bugs enter the system, they can steal information on the user's device without being detected.

People often ignore app updates on their cellphones. It could be because they forget to update, are lazy because too many applications are installed on their cellphones, or they don't even realize that the applications on their devices have entered the 'Abandoned' phase," said Joseph.

To that end, ITSEC Asia provides some tips and the best way to implement app management on their mobile devices:

Make sure to only download the required application

Immediately delete unused applications on your device to avoid the risk of unrenewable applications.

Pay attention to app access permissions to devices

Users need to be wise in paying attention to the relevance of access permits with application functions. Requests for data access that are irrelevant by the application should be suspected and always set app permission restrictions on your device.

Check application updates regularly

Make sure all the applications on your device get regular updates, and immediately update if there is a new version of the application. If the application does not have an update in more than 3 months, then it is necessary to anticipate its security.

Pay attention to other user reviews before downloading the application

Before downloading an application, in addition to paying attention to the rating or review value, also pay attention to the review comments given by other users.

Don't download apps from unofficial platforms

If you are looking for an application to install, make sure to only open an official platform such as the Google Play Store or the Apple App Store. Because there are also many fake websites with fake applications to trick users.

Beware of Adware and suspicious links in apps

Beware of malicious apps that contain adware. Adware is often in the form of flickering ads or pop-up windows that appear in the app.