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6 Ways That Cybercriminals Try to Take Over Your Device

Sun, 04 Mar 2018 13:00:40 +0000

Cybercriminals are always on the hunt for new ways to hack into your device in order to record your phone calls, read your text messages, gain access to your photo library and use this information against you. It’s clear there are many ways malware can reach your device. A great way to protect your device from phishing scams and malware is by using dfndr security’s anti-hacking feature:

The anti-hacking feature stops cybercriminals in their tracks, by alerting you to a suspicious link even before you click on it. To understand how cybercriminals really work, here are 6 ways they target your smartphone.

1) Public Wi-Fi “Honeypots”
Not all Wi-Fi networks are secure, and one popular method used to reel you in is through unsecured wireless Internet networks, which you can find in many public places. Scammers use “honeypot” names such as “Airport Wi-Fi” or “Coffee Shop” to lure you into their network, paving the way for a cyber attack. You can avoid this scenario by turning your Wi-Fi off in public places, and use your mobile data plan instead for short online interactions.

2) Hidden Bluetooth Vulnerabilities
If you own a smartphone, chances are it has Bluetooth capabilities to connect with other devices. Security researchers have found airborne vulnerabilities in unpatched versions of Android operating systems. This allows hackers into a device without you clicking on any links or downloading content. You can avoid this attack is by turning off Bluetooth in public places.

3) Fake Apps With Malware
Hackers often spread malware by designing apps that look identical to popular social media networks, games, and other apps that are frequently downloaded. In some cases, these apps are advertised via email or text, encouraging you to download what is often indistinguishable from the real thing but has malicious coding built into the design. Once you download the malicious app, hackers can control your phone and steal your personal information or “ransom” your device until you pay them.

4) Facebook Messenger App Backdoor
Real apps can be dangerous too as security researchers discovered a hacking backdoor in Facebook Messenger. The technology allows hackers to launch a man-in-the-middle attack in Messenger, using your personal messages to set you up for a crime or speak to friends and family on your behalf.

5) Malevolent Product Barcodes
Today’s technology allows us to scan barcodes in order to pay for products or services with our phones. However, cybercriminals have created a series of QR codes that allow them to infiltrate your device through cameras or sensors. A simple email with a message offering you a good deal on an item or a phishing scheme with a barcode is all it takes to compromise a smartphone.

6) Subtitles in Streaming Apps
Any device using popular streaming apps VLC, Kodi (XMBC), Popcorn-Time, or strem.io could be vulnerable to an attack while watching content. Hackers create fake subtitles, which users download to their streaming service and introduce malware to their phone.

Just knowing what cybercriminals are up to is half the battle to ensure your Android phone is safe, along with having an advanced antivirus app installed. Those 2 combined means you’re on the winning side.

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How Do Websites Know You’re Using an Ad Blocker?

Sun, 27 Aug 2017 13:00:27 +0000

Ads are often a pesky, disruptive, and noisy inconvenience to Internet users. They can also be malicious, too. If you’re forced to visit a website without your ad blocker, make sure to download dfndr security and enable the anti-hacking feature. While you’re browsing, this tool will protect you from phishing attempts or other malicious activity. anti-hacking will also send you notifications if you encounter any threats, so your personal information will never be at risk.

When ad blockers hit the market, everyone sighed with relief. But the websites that make their money from advertising were certainly unhappy with this turn of events. Their outrage led to the development of ad blocker detection software, which can identify if a browser is equipped with an ad blocker. This software will then block a user from accessing a website’s content unless the user disables the ad blocker. In the long run, websites are likely saving money by investing in this software, as opposed to losing all of their ad revenue. The following will tell you how to use your ad blocker on these protected websites.

3 Ways of Getting Around Ad Blocker Detectors
So, you’ve run into a website that knows you’re using an ad blocker. Here are 3 easy methods to regain access to that website on your device:

Whitelist the website. This strategy is catering to the website’s demands, which has detected your ad blocker. By whitelisting this specific site, you’re agreeing to suffer through the ads, in order to retain your visitor privileges. Keep in mind that deciding to whitelist a website means that your ad blocker is still active on other sites. However, you could also “pause” your ad blocker temporarily while on the website instead of whitelisting the site.
Disable JavaScript. Most advertisements utilize JavaScript to run. So, if you disable it, the ads disappear, too. There are, however, some disadvantages to this approach. For instance, if the website has any video elements that you do want to see. Removing JavaScript means these features won’t play, either. Therefore, this approach is best for read-only websites, like news carriers or personal blogs.
Install a Tampermonkey script. For more tech-savvy users, you have the option of installing a script to bypass “ad-blocker blockers.” To activate the script in Chrome, paste it into your Tampermonkey plug-in. Now, your ad blocker can run freely across websites where it couldn’t before. However, it’s still unclear whether this script works for all websites.

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These Are the Hottest New Gaming Apps

Thu, 03 Aug 2017 12:00:22 +0000

Summer is an amazing time to be a gaming enthusiast. Just like in Hollywood, there’s a plethora of fantastic, brand-new games that launch each season. So, check out the below list of the most sizzling offerings in the Google Play store. They’re ideal for both newbie and expert gamers, and offer great graphics, entertainment value, and everything you could possibly want in your Android games. After you download one of these games from the Google Play store, take a second to make sure that Game Booster is enabled. Click here to enter your phone’s gaming mode:

The Game Booster feature was designed to increase gaming performance on your Android, by freeing up RAM space and optimizing your phone’s performance levels. With Game Booster, you’ll experience faster and better gameplay. It’s the perfect way to experience the best games launching this summer.

Angry Birds Evolution
The Angry Birds Franchise is back with another hit. Rovio’s newest launch, Angry Birds Evolution is much edgier than its predecessors. Instead of adorable cartoon heroes, the birds are meaner, tougher, and ready to rumble, as they chase the villainous pigs off of Pig Island. The game features console-quality graphics, which is a first for Angry Birds, and its vibe is distinctly adult-only.

Slayaway Camp
For gamers with a love of VHS-era horror flicks, Slayaway Camp could be your perfect July discovery. Also, unlike many gaming apps, you get to play the bad guy. As Skullface, the cutest killer ever, you will wreak havoc on a summer camp as you try to solve a complex, isometric puzzle. It’s a lot of gruesome fun! Keep in mind, this game is definitely not suitable for kids.

Galaxy On Fire 3: Manticore
Galaxy on Fire is a popular sci-fi franchise, which allows you to captain a futuristic spaceship and do battles with friends in alternate universes. The third installment of the Galaxy on Fire series was finally released in late May. Since then, the game received consistently positive reviews. In Galaxy On Fire 3, the controls have been streamlined for Android, allowing for more cell phone-friendly playing, but the game’s vibrant graphics are still as ethereal as ever.

Battle Bay
If you’re looking for a new MOBA game for this summer, Rovio’s Battle Bay is for you. Battle Bay’s domain is the sea, where you’ll choose a ship to captain, load it with firearms, and start sailing into dangerous waters. This real-time, multi-player app allows you to build teams of 5 players — and get ready to do battle with an opposing team!

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CopyCat Malware Affects 14 Million Devices

Thu, 03 Aug 2017 01:00:43 +0000

We’re all aware that our mobile devices are at risk of being hacked at any given moment, but when that fear becomes a reality, it can be hard to face. These malicious attacks are serious, and allowing them to take a hold of your device is an unwanted headache that you don’t want to deal with. To negate the possibility of an attack, it’s important to take advantage of DFNDR’s various anti-virus features to protect your device. Click here to use the Full Virus Scan to check your device for hidden malware:

When you take advantage of the Full Virus Scan feature, you can use your smartphone confidently, knowing that you’re well-protected from malware and hackers. You’ll have more privacy and control, as well as a better-performing device — and what could be better than that?

The CopyCat Malware
A newly uncovered malware strain, dubbed “CopyCat,” has infected more than 14 million Android users around the world, drawing in approximately $1.5 million in fake advertisements in only two month’s time. This malware has the ability to root infected devices, to establish persistency, and to inject malicious code into Zygote. This is a daemon that is capable of launching apps on Android and allowing hackers full access to the infected devices.

Most of the victims of this malicious attack reside in South and Southeast Asia. However, more than 280,000 Android devices in the U.S. have been affected by this malware. Experts believe that millions were infected with this malware through third-party app downloads as well as phishing attacks. To protect your device from this type of malware, make sure to only download apps from Google Play, and to use our Anti-Hacking feature to protect your device from phishing attempts and malicious websites:

This malware works by disguising itself as a popular and trusted Android app that users choose to download from third-party stores. Once it is added onto a device, the malware begins to collect data from the phone; it then downloads rootkits to root itself within the smartphone, which proves to be the window to more information and power.

After that, the malware removes the device’s security defenses, injects a code into the Zygote app, and launches a process to fraudulently install apps and display fake ads. When these ads are clicked on, they generate revenue. The tricky thing about these ads is that CopyCat abuses the Zygote process and works to display these fake ads while hiding their origins. That means that Android users cannot understand what causes these pop-up ads, meaning that they also don’t know how to stop them.

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Which Apps Affect Your Android’s Performance the Most?

Tue, 25 Jul 2017 01:30:55 +0000

Think of all of the games, videos, photos, web pages, and apps that you have on your phone. Your Android can handle a lot, but letting these tasks run in the background of your phone can affect your phone’s performance considerably. If you’ve ever snapped a photo and forgotten to manually close your camera afterwards, you may have noticed that the app is still active and taking up valuable power on your phone’s processor. Luckily, there’s an easy way to take control of your background tasks. Click here to use Floating Window to monitor and improve your phone’s performance:

The Floating Window feature makes it simple to keep track of which tasks are affecting your Android’s performance by displaying how much of your phone’s memory is currently being used. Additionally, Floating Window offers a “clean” feature that closes all unneeded tasks with just one click. Make sure to continually “clean” your phone with Floating Window if you notice its performance slowing down. Doing so will ensure a seamless, optimized Android experience.

To enable Floating Window, open your DFNDR app and tap the menu icon. Select “settings,” then click “Floating Window.” Slide the slider to the right to enable “Floating Window.” This function only needs to be enabled once. Once you turn it on, it’ll run and assess your phone’s performance automatically.

Why Your Phone’s Processor Matters

But what is a processor? Processors are, essentially, the “heart” of your phone. They are full-fledged computers that power the device by executing commands such as displaying GPS directions. The “core” of the processor is essentially the “boss” of the operation: it reads and gives out the instructions.

How does this affect your phone? Well, think of it as juggling; the more pins you have to juggle, the harder they become to manage. When you forget to close tasks on your Android, they add up and make it difficult for the processor’s core to give instructions, potentially causing your phone to crash.

Disable Apps that Slow Your Phone

You may have noticed that certain apps will affect your phone’s performance more than others. These apps may slow your phone because they were poorly designed by the app developer, or because they are demanding, high quality apps. Some of the apps that may slow your phone the most include social networking apps and gaming apps. Make sure to use Floating Window to monitor how these apps affect your phone’s performance, and to close any apps once you are done using them.

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6 Things You Didn’t Know About Facebook Messenger

Mon, 24 Jul 2017 00:00:12 +0000

Every 20 minutes, 3 million messages are sent using Facebook Messenger. That’s a lot of communication being passed back and forth. One way to manage all the GIFs, photo or files you receive from your friends, is by using the Facebook Messenger Cleaner to rid yourself of old files:

As you keep Messenger optimized with Facebook Messenger Cleaner, you may not be aware there are many benefits that this chat app has to offer — no tech expertise required. Check them out below.

Use Messenger Without a Facebook Account

Just like with WhatsApp, you can join Facebook Messenger only using your mobile number.

Chat with Companies and Groups

When on mobile, you can easily start chats with companies and even learn new skills. Open Messenger on your Android and look at the bottom of your screen. Click on the hexagon-shaped icon on the far right to get started. These ChatBots can help you pick out gifts, improve your vocabulary, answer company-specific questions, and save you money on trips.

Search Through Conversations

Whenever you’re on your PC and need to look back through your message history for a specific piece of information, open your chat in Messenger. Click on the settings icon on the pop-up chat screen to access this. You’ll then see a “Search in Conversation” option on the right-hand side of your screen.

Mark Items as Unread

If you accidentally open a message you are not ready to reply to, easily mark it as unread so that you remember to return to it later. To do this, open Messenger on your PC, click on the settings icon, and select “Mark as Unread.”

Make Plans with Your Contacts

Create calendar events in your chat windows and have Facebook remind you and your friends of plans. On mobile Messenger, open a conversation, click on the information logo on the top left, and select “Plan.” Select the date and time and it will automatically appear in your chat window. Click on the bubble that appears to add a plan name and location.

Securely Send Money

Pay your friends back for dinner or request money from the guy who’s buying your old phone with just a few clicks. Simply open up your chat window, select the “$” sign, and enter the amount. No bank account or card information is exchanged. Just set up a payment and receiving method in your personal settings.

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Best Password Managers for Your Android Devices

Sun, 23 Jul 2017 02:00:24 +0000

Keeping track of multiple passwords can be a difficult task, especially if each password contains a different mix of numbers, upper- and lowercase letters, and symbols. While it can be tempting to use simple and memorable passwords, or the same two passwords across all accounts, this approach can pose a severe threat to all of your most sensitive accounts. DFNDR users looking to protect themselves from password and data theft should activate Anti-Hacking on their device. Click here to stay safe online:

Anti-Hacking will not only protect devices from malicious sites, but it will also protect sensitive login credentials from hackers by blocking phishing attempts. In addition to using Anti-Hacking, you should also consider using a password manager on your Android. This is a secure app which stores and generates multiple passwords through the same encrypted platform. Check out some of the best password managers below.

1Password

This password app generator relies on AES 256-bit encryption and depends on end-to-end encryption, so that your private login information is only ever decrypted offline. Through the app, users can create strong passwords and memorable passphrases, and sync the app across devices. The app allows users to organize information and passwords into categories, from addresses and bank accounts, to credit cards and driver’s licenses. Information can be tagged, favorited, and split into different vaults to keep work and personal information separate. Unlike many other password apps, 1Password allows users to link team and family accounts within the platform.

Dashlane

Dashlane is one of the best options for free password management. Also equipped with AES 256-bit encryption, Dashlane offers local-only and cloud backup options, fingerprint ID, and the ability to encrypt all in-app passwords. Users can rely on the app to generate passwords, sync devices through the platform, and lock passwords automatically if the device is lost. In addition, Dashlane offers a Digital Wallet feature, which will organize credit card information, sync all mobile apps for express checkout, store receipts in a payments section, and auto-fill mobile web forms automatically.

aWallet Password Manager

The aWallet Password Manager is one of the most versatile options within the password manager market. Not only does the app securely store passwords, it also collects credit card information, e-banking credentials, and web accounts, along with other custom data. The application relies on AES 256-bit and blowfish encryption, and supports the destruction of personal data after repeated unsuccessful attempts to unlock the app. The app relies on numerous safety features to protect your account against hacking attempts, including offline efforts.

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Introducing dfndr Assistant: Protection With One Tap

Sun, 23 Jul 2017 01:04:18 +0000

PSafe Technology, one of the foremost providers of security and optimization solutions for Android, is enhancing our flagship dfndr security app, with a new dfndr Assistant feature. Instead of multiple notifications clogging your home screen, tap on the dfndr icon and receive a summary of the security of your phone and its performance.

This indispensable dashboard will provide options to scan for malware or virus threats, ways to maximize phone storage, and suggestions to increase battery life — all in one handy control center.

Whether it’s apps that are slowing down your phone, files that need cleaning out, or suspicious links that could compromise your personal information, the dfndr Assistant feature has your back on safety and performance. Also, it’s easy to use.

Additional Benefits For You

With this new release, the ads-free version of our core DFNDR security app is also available. Ads-free dfndr is a direct response to your valuable feedback for a premium version without ads. At only $4.99, Ads-free dfndr is a comparable cost for the same standout security and performance features you’ve come to rely on, without ads popping up. To upgrade, simply navigate within the dfndr app to complete your purchase.

In Brazil, we help 3 million users reclaim an average of 6MB of storage per day with WhatsApp Cleaner. In the U.S., we recognize that Facebook Messenger is more widely used so we’ve added a Facebook Messenger Cleaner to help U.S. Android users free up more space for the photos, videos, and apps they really care about.

The Changing Landscape of Security

2016 saw a rise in malware attacks on Android phones after findings from the University of Michigan were published, along with Google releasing patches to fix 108 vulnerabilities alone in July of 2016. This disturbing trend is growing with new malware being discovered at alarming rates.

Criminal networks don’t just focus on compromising laptops or computers any longer, but also your smartphone. Your device contains immense amounts of sensitive information, such as credit card numbers, passwords, photos, and other personal details.

As technology morphs, controlling your car or the temperature of your home will be monitored from all the devices you own, including smartphones. While these developments are exciting, the slew of undetected vulnerabilities for thieves or hackers to infiltrate every aspect of your life is not fictional.

PSafe Technology’s increased efforts in intelligent security with accessibility is a vision we re fulfilling and the dfndr Assistant feature is only the beginning of leading-edge protection.

These robust additions to our popular dfndr security app are now available worldwide. Activate features dfndr Assistant or Facebook Messenger Cleaner and enjoy total protection and optimal performance:

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Tips for Using Wi-Fi Safely When Traveling Abroad

Wed, 19 Jul 2017 23:00:11 +0000

Free Wi-Fi networks are notorious for putting your data at risk and opening your devices to possible hacking attacks. When accessing these networks while traveling abroad, the risks associated with free Wi-Fi become even greater. When connecting to an unknown or public Wi-Fi network, you should take advantage of DFNDR’s Wi-Fi Check feature. This function will verify download speeds, DNS security, and network security, clearing up concerns about which hot spots to trust. Click here to check your Wi-Fi:

While the smartest approach is to rely solely on data, this may not be a viable option for most travelers due to cost. In situations where you feel the need to rely on free hot spots, be sure to use Wi-Fi Check and to follow the safety tips listed below.

The Risk

When targeting tourists through Wi-Fi, hackers typically rely on one of two main tactics. In both cases, sensitive data can be viewed, recorded, and stolen by hackers. These attackers can potentially view your passwords, social networks, important documents, emails, bank account information, and much more through the compromised device.

The first tactic involves tracking users’ movements on unencrypted Wi-Fi channels. In this instance, hackers can capture all data sent to and from your computer and, with websites who don’t use HTTPS, can view your usernames and passwords, as well. In some instances, unprotected networks can enable Man-In-The-Middle attacks, in which traffic sent from your device to another is intercepted, recorded, or adjusted and then passed on.

The other risk Wi-Fi users face when traveling abroad includes fake hot spots offered for free, often mimicking the name of a known and trusted free Wi-Fi network. Oftentimes, these networks will appear to mobile users as Starbucks or Apple Store hot spots, when in fact they are malicious connection points.

Safety Tips

When leaving on a trip, you should change passwords, using a strong combination of letters, numbers, and symbols. In addition, your phone’s Wi-Fi setting should be switched off when not in use to prevent automatic connection to nearby hot spots. Before connecting to a Wi-Fi network, verify that the channel is encrypted and authentic. This can be done by verifying the network name with hotel managers or airport employees. When using these networks, only access encrypted channels (ones where the URL begins with “HTTPS”).

Make sure to turn off sharing settings, program your devices to “forget” Wi-Fi connection, and enable two-factor authentication for all accounts.

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PSafe Launches in U.S. to Safeguard Connected Experiences

Tue, 27 Jun 2017 14:22:05 +0000

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 4, 2016 — PSafe, the mobile security solution safeguarding connected experiences, announced today its entry into the U.S. market. With over 20 million monthly active users (MAUs), PSafe is currently the largest mobile security solution in Latin America. The company is launching in the U.S. with a new office in San Francisco.

PSafe has detected 645,000 cases of malware on U.S. Android devices in the past 30 days. Yet, 60 percent of U.S. Android users still choose not to keep a security app on their mobile devices, according to a recent PSafe survey of 1,000 U.S. respondents conducted in August 2016. On average, PSafe data shows that U.S. Android users are attacked by malware once every seven weeks. PSafe’s Android apps allow users to simply and quickly safeguard their devices, providing peace of mind for users to safely browse the web, access their personal information, and share files with others.

PSafe offers solutions that not only protect its users, but also increase productivity of mobile devices. Its most popular app, PSafe Total, works invisibly in the background, protecting users while they browse, chat, shop, and share files. PSafe Total includes alerts for Wi-Fi connection security; detection and cleanup of space-wasting trash files created by popular apps like WhatsApp, Instagram and Snapchat; and device CPU temperature monitoring to improve performance and prevent crashes. In addition to its two applications currently launching today in the U.S., PSafe Total and PSafe PowerPRO, PSafe will launch new applications later this year.

Based and founded in Brazil in 2010 by Silicon Valley veterans Marco de Mello, Ram Rao, and Benjamin Myers, PSafe is ranked among the best antivirus software for Android in the world by AV-TEST, most recently in July 2016. PSafe’s standout scores included 100-percent detection of Android malware in real time, and complete detection of the latest Android malware (discovered within the last four weeks). PSafe received top marks for not shortening device battery life, not slowing device performance, and having minimal impact on usage of data traffic usage. Additionally, PSafe is the only major security company in the world that runs a security research lab in Latin America, identified by Microsoft and Symantec as one of the major hot zones for malware infections. The company is backed by Redpoint Ventures, e.ventures, Redpoint eventures, Pinnacle Ventures and Index Ventures.

“When we first developed PSafe, we knew we needed a large test market,” said Marco de Mello, CEO and co-founder of PSafe. “Brazil is one of the most infected countries in the world for Android, proving it a sound testing ground for our security solutions. We’re excited to bring PSafe to the States, after all our learnings in Latin America, to enable U.S. users to freely and safely express, explore and connect on their mobile devices.”

Within its presence in Brazil and Latin America, PSafe is a trusted name in mobile security. Most recently, PSafe was a mobile security provider during the Olympic games, thwarting 55,588 security threats during the event held in Rio de Janeiro. PSafe also has been credited with other numerous malware discoveries; most notably a Brazilian banking Boleto (payment slip) malware, that resulted in up to $180 million in potential losses; a WhatsApp SMS malware; and most recently, a Pokémon Go fake app, which majorly impacted developing countries. The company’s successful track record also resulted in an agreement with Cisco® Wireless Portfolio for the creation of a new free and secure Wi-Fi service, rolling out in Brazil today.

“With Android devices dominating the mobile market, it’s concerning that many consumers don’t realize the magnitude of consequences they could face in not safeguarding their devices,” said Jeff Brody, partner at Redpoint Ventures. “PSafe makes it easier than ever for consumers to protect themselves from mobile security threats. Its proven track record in Latin America makes the timing and opportunity ripe for expansion into the U.S., one of the largest Android mobile markets.”

PSafe products are available for free download in the U.S. For more information, go to the Google Play store.

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PSafe Announces DFNDR for Comprehensive Mobile Device Protection

Fri, 23 Jun 2017 15:00:42 +0000

SAN FRANCISCO – January 24, 2017 – PSafe, the mobile security solution safeguarding connected experiences, announced today the availability of DFNDR for the U.S. market. The free downloadable app provides comprehensive security protection, privacy management, and performance optimization through a suite of features.

DFNDR provides the leading anti-hacking solution for Android devices that shields the user from both traditional malware attacks, as well as attacks driven by browser-based phishing. The app also has two key features that service privacy. The first feature, the Vault, provides a second layer of protection against unauthorized access to user-selected apps, such as Facebook, Whatsapp, SnapChat, and others. Another key feature is DFNDR’s anti-theft solution, which insures physical device protection from theft, providing device location services as well as a remote wipe feature, should the mobile device fall into the wrong hands.

“We conduct our daily lives on our mobile phones. It’s both a fascinating and dangerous phenomenon,” said Marco DeMello, CEO and founder of PSafe. “More sophisticated means for getting into both the backend of systems and into mobile devices means greater prevalence of threats to security and privacy. DFNDR provides top notch protection against both cyber perpetrators, as well as physical theft.”

In total, DFNDR’s comprehensive cleaning and performance suite includes 10 features that both perform general cleanup, optimization features like boosting memory, closing background apps and processes and deleting junk files. Performance optimization can also be targeted to apps, such as cleaning up Whatsapp audio and video files, and deleting duplicate photos, among others.

With the release of DFNDR in the U.S. market, three key enhancements to the app include:

Improved Anti-phishing: With a live, in-house classification mechanism for white list, this feature reduces the identification of false positives by more than 90 percent
Quicker Security Scan Run-time: By using a 5K app whitelist, scan time is cut down from two minutes to less than 30 seconds
Enhanced Performance Monitoring: Inform users when device speed and storage can be optimized, such as when junk files are taking up excessive space or when too many running background apps are consuming RAM

With over 20 million monthly active users (MAUs), PSafe is currently the largest mobile security solution in Latin America. At the end of last year, PSafe announced its entry into the U.S. market, with its American headquarters in San Francisco, the heart of the tech community. Since then, PSafe has seen roughly 3 percent of the market share of 100 million Android users, and ranked no. 2 most downloaded security app in 2016 by App Annie.

DFNDR is available for download for free today from the Google Play store. For more information on DFNDR and PSafe, please visit www.psafe.com.

About PSafe

PSafe is a leading security and performance mobile app company with offices in San Francisco, Rio De Janeiro and Mexico City. The company develops and offers free mobile apps focused on protection, performance and privacy to Android users. In 2015, the company became the first startup in Latin America to achieve a market value of more than R$1 billion and started its international expansion and growth, launching operations in Mexico and offering PSafe TOTAL, its principal app, to all Latin American countries. The app is ranked in the top five most-downloaded app in Google Play Brazil with more than 20 million monthly active users. PSafe is funded by Redpoint Ventures, e.ventures, RPeV, Pinnacle Ventures and Index Ventures.

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How Can You Stay Safe on the TalkTalk App?

Sat, 20 May 2017 13:00:30 +0000

There have been a number of controversies surrounding TalkTalk, a UK-based communication service that provides mobile network services to large-scale businesses. The company is currently more susceptible to hackers, with evidence of tech-savvy citizens and younger individuals being able to breach the systems and access information. New malware is created every day, and the tech world is ever-changing. To protect your phone from hackers and malware, you should run regular virus scans. This is especially important after downloading new apps, to make sure that the app doesn’t secretly contain malware. Click here to run a Full Virus Scan to check your device and SD card for security threats:

How Safe is TalkTalk?

TalkTalk has come under fire in recent weeks for classified information exposure and low profit margins for the coming year. Events such as these have hit the news consistently over the past three years, and the company was hit hard with a wave of unfortunate events in April that are threatening its practices. In the meantime, TalkTalk users need to exercise discretion when using this service, in case of another tech emergency. Here are a few ways of doing so:

Check Your Bank Information

Users of the TalkTalk app, My TalkTalk, are able to check account balances and bank statements from the company. With mobile credit card payments as an attainable option, checking with your bank to view further protective options is a wise financial choice, as well.

Update, Update, Update

A way to avoid issues with a device’s security is being diligent with software updates. Anyone looking to hack into a device will have an easier time on outdated systems that are in desperate need of updates. If possible, check for new versions and components to your Android device often, to guarantee that the latest protection will be put into play.

Pay Attention

Above all else, keep track of mobile device usage. If charges look erroneous for a month, it does no harm to check with the company to ensure that they are correct. My TalkTalk has tabs that allow users to view their bills and data usage, and keeping track every month will create a median number to reference with each billing period. The most important step is personal diligence, and everyone can have a safe experience with TalkTalk and many other companies with those actions taken!

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Top 3 Reasons Your Android Might Be Crashing

Fri, 19 May 2017 22:00:56 +0000

As hard as we try to close apps running in the background of our mobile devices, it can be really easy to forget. A phone that crashes is more than frustrating; it can reveal issues with functionality or memory that need to be addressed. DFNDR offers a Memory Booster feature that works to improve your experience with your phone’s RAM. Speed up your device by clicking the button below, to run the Memory Booster performance feature on any Android device:

Memory Booster closes background apps in order to improve your phone’s performance. This feature can prevent crashes or lock ups, which proves useful in emergency situations, emergency retrieval, or any other reason you need access to your phone’s functions quickly. Still, there are ways to detect these issues with crashing before they occur. Here are a few reasons Androids fail to perform:

Too Much Data is Being Used

Applications, especially those requiring the use of other apps and the Internet, take up more room than you may realize. Photos and RAM space will use precious gigabytes that should be used for performance features, instead of present storage. If a phone is fighting to open an application because other apps dominate the space provided, check the amount of storage used for individual functions and see what can be repurposed.

A Virus is Affecting Your Phone

This is a worst-case scenario, but malware or other harmful data may be clogging your device, preventing it from running smoothly. When a user explores untrustworthy apps or websites, it provides an opportunity for harmful viruses to enter the device, threatening personal information as well as the hardware itself. Performing periodic virus checks is essential to maintaining the proper health of your Android. Click here to run a Full Virus Scan on your device to check for any security threats:

Smaller Functions Overpower Larger Ones

Is your phone constantly updating you with notifications for texts and emails? That could be the issue. If it is not necessary for push notifications or app updates to remain on, shut them off in settings. That way, the device will not take extra steps to send alerts that can eat up RAM and memory. This will also come in handy when traveling because it will remove the temptation to check your phone while driving or navigating, increasing the safety of everyone involved.

Solutions can be achieved in a variety of ways, including item transfers, deleting apps, changing certain application features, or even basic device functions such as brightness and notifications. By taking the necessary actions to preserve your Android, crashes will be nonexistent and it will allow for smooth operations until the next upgrade!

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The Top 5 Symptoms of a Hacked Smartphone

Thu, 18 May 2017 20:00:41 +0000

There are a lot of reasons that your smartphone may be acting abnormally. It may be because of a damaged battery, or it may be due to a factory flaw. But, it could be something else. If you recently downloaded a new app, downloaded a file, or clicked on a questionable link, you could have malware on your device. If your Android is suddenly behaving unusually, don’t waste another second. Run a Full Virus Scan to check for any security threats on your phone and SD card:

The Full Virus Scan will check all files and programs for malware. This will help you to determine if your phone has been behaving strangely due to spyware or a virus. Any malware that is found on your device will be quickly removed. The following are 5 signs your smartphone has been hacked. If you can recognize the signs of a hacked smartphone in time, you can remove the malware before it is able to fully compromise your device — and your personal information.

Your Battery Life is Much Shorter

A hacked smartphone will have a much shorter battery life. If your phone is suddenly dying after a few short hours, it could be because spyware or another type of malware is running in the background.

Your Android is Performing Poorly

Your phone may be performing poorly due to a lack of memory, but it could also be due to malware running in the background of your phone. If your phone is suddenly lagging behind, freezing, refusing to load certain apps or web pages, or overheating, there may be malware on your phone.

Your Data Usage Has Increased

If your phone bill shows a serious spike in data usage and other unusual charges — such as calls and texts to international numbers — then a hacker has gained access to your device. Although you may not notice this until your phone bill arrives, you can also check the data usage for each app on your phone. If one app — particularly an app you recently downloaded — is using much more data than it should be, then the app is likely malicious.

Adware and Pop-Ups Have Appeared

This is a more obvious sign of a hacked smartphone. If pop-ups and advertisements are now appearing on your device, then your phone is surely infected.

Your Android is Sending Unusual Messages

If friends, family, or acquaintances say that they receive a strange text, email, or Facebook message from you, then your phone and accounts have likely been hacked. If you’ve started to receive a lot of strange phone messages recently, this could also be a sign that a hacker has compromised your phone.

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6 Mobile Red Flags to Look for When Browsing the Internet

Wed, 17 May 2017 19:00:50 +0000

It isn’t always easy to tell if a website is the real thing or if it is a data-stealing malicious site. You don’t want to leave your mobile Internet protection to chance. Use DFNDR’s Anti-Hacking feature to stay safe while browsing online with your mobile phone. With this feature turned on, you can browse the web without worry. Click here to stay safe online:

Anti-Hacking will block dangerous websites and phishing attempts, so that your personal information is never at risk of being stolen. You’ll also receive warnings about deceptive sites, so that you can stay away from them. Since new malware is created every day, this is a necessary feature to take advantage of. The following are some things to look for the next time you browse the web.

Examine the Text of a Website

How do you know if a website is trying to steal your info? Look at it. While that sounds simple, and it is, it’s an important thing to do. There could be a few typos, grammatical errors, or spelling mishaps. See if there are any repeating words and paragraphs, too. These errors are a strong signal the website is bogus.

Browser Approval

Many Internet browsers let you know if a website is safe by including a “verified” checkmark next to the URL. If the site isn’t verified, and you know it should be, then chances are you are on a phishing site instead.

Product Images

The text isn’t the only important thing on a website. If you notice that the product images are inappropriate or don’t quite match up to what they are supposed to be, get out of there. Look for images and text that appear a little different than what you’d expect.

Office Contact

If you found the best deal ever online, and are trying to make a purchase but uncertain as to whether or not the website is safe, look for the contact info. If you make a phone call during business hours yet there is no answer, you might want to think twice before handing over your credit card information.

Internet Search

If something feels off to you but you don’t know exactly what it is, perform a quick Internet search of the company or site in question to see if anyone else has mentioned it. Chances are, if it is a scam, it’s been seen and reported before.

Flashy Ads

If a legitimate business has flashing, animated ads screaming for attention all along the sidebars, the header, and the footer, think twice before spending much time on the page. A real business cares about their professional appearance and won’t clutter a site with third-party ads.

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Do Yourself a Favor: Lock Your Smartphone

Wed, 17 May 2017 14:00:31 +0000

You know that moment of panic: you’ve checked your pocket, your purse, your whole house, but your smartphone is still nowhere to be found. If you’ve lost your phone or if you think it’s been stolen, the best thing you can do is use Advanced Protection. This feature stops anyone who’s gotten ahold of your phone without permission from disabling DFNDR. Click to activate Advanced Protection:

But on top of DFNDR, you also want other ways to ensure your phone’s protection in case of loss or theft. Locking down your phone is certainly the way to go to ensure that you can search for your phone without worrying criminals are gaining access to your private information.

Set Up a Passcode

Once your phone goes to sleep, you want to make sure that no one can unlock it without a passcode. To set up a passcode, navigate to “Settings,” then “Security,” and “Automatically lock.” There, you can decide how quickly you want your phone to lock and set up your passcode. Set up a tough-to-crack passcode. Your passcode should be as long as possible — up to 16 characters — and contain a mixture of letters, numbers, and symbols. To set up a passcode, navigate to “Settings,” “Security,” and “Screen lock.” There, you’ll be prompted to create a passcode.

Lock Your Apps with a Password

Take securing your device a step further: lock your apps with a password. This is a necessary move to take to improve the security of your Android and your personal information. You can secure any apps with a second layer of protection, such as your social networking apps, messaging apps, contacts, and email. That way, if a hacker is able to gain access to your device, your most sensitive apps — and your private information — will still be protected. Click here to secure your apps with a password:

Activate Anti-Theft

You should be prepared in the event that your phone becomes lost or stolen. If you activate Anti-Theft in advance, you’ll be able to control and protect your device remotely. You can lock your device to prevent thieves from accessing your phone, track your phone’s location, activate an alarm to find your phone if you lost it nearby, and delete all of your data. It’s a very useful tool that will ensure your Android and personal information are always secure. Click here to activate Anti-Theft:

Update Your Lock Screen With Your Contact Info

If you lose your phone, many people will likely try to help find the phone’s owner. Help these good samaritans out by updating your contact information. Navigate to “Settings,” then “Security,” and “Owner info.” There, you can enter your new contact information.

While losing your phone or having it stolen is a worst-case scenario, it isn’t all that uncommon. It makes sense to have a contingency plan that combines these lock-down methods with DFNDR’s many features if you do misplace your phone. You can breathe easier and go about your life with some assurance that you’re protected.

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Who Called Me and How Did They Get My Information?

Mon, 15 May 2017 14:00:40 +0000

Sometimes, it can seem like you get phone calls from unknown numbers or telemarketers once or twice a week. These callers don’t usually leave messages, and their phone numbers are often untraceable. You wonder how these people got your phone number in the first place. In what way do they get ahold of your information? One way, of course, is that telemarketers collect information you share online. To make sure you’re keeping your privacy as well as you can, make sure to quickly run DFNDR’s Security Scan feature. Regularly run a Security Scan to ensure that your device isn’t infected with viruses or security breaches:

But even a trustworthy anti-virus app isn’t enough to completely protect yourself from telemarketers. There are other ways these crafty companies find your information.

Read More: 500 Million Yahoo Accounts Stolen

Terms of Use Clauses

Lots of apps are only in operation because they want to collect and sell your personal information to telemarketers. Make sure you’re carefully reading the Terms of Use before you click the “Yes, I accept” button on the app. You might be giving more information away than you even need to for the app to operate. Often, people rush through app downloads and don’t read the Terms of Use — don’t be caught like this.

Data Mining

The more information you share online, the easier it is for telemarketers to find your number — and to learn lots of information about your life. In the age of Big Data, companies can find out all about you: public records, census data, your Likes, your Tweets, and even your personal information, like your phone number shared on Facebook. Additionally, companies, including credit bureaus and department stores, sell the information you’ve used to sign up for things like store credit cards. Share wisely online — you never know who might find you.

Random Calling

Even if you haven’t given your number away to anyone, sophisticated technologies can generate hundreds of thousands of randomized telephone numbers in no time. A robo-caller might have come up with your phone number out of thin air.

What else can you to stop telemarketers besides running regular security scans? For one, make sure you know the Terms of Use of various apps before you download them. Additionally, register your phone number with the National Do Not Call Registry. Some unscrupulous companies will call you anyway, but it doesn’t hurt to try.

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You Need to Try out These 4 Awesome Crafting Apps

Sun, 14 May 2017 13:00:35 +0000

Summer doesn’t have to mean a crafting slow down, especially if you use an art and craft app from this fab list. The apps below will help anyone learn new things to make or at least find a daily dose of inspiration. Before digging in, get some room on your Android phone. Sure, you’re using PSafe’s DFNDR app to help keep your phone free of viruses and malware, but it can do so much more. You will be able to delete your rarely used apps in a snap. Click here to run the App Manager feature:

The first art and craft app on the list is ColorSnap by Sherwin-Williams. It’s a color lover’s dream come true. You know how your Aunt won’t reveal the color she used to paint her kitchen? You don’t have to keep hounding her. Instead, you can snap an image of it and find out before you share your own kitchen reveal on WhatsApp.

You already know Craftsy as your go-to source to learn how to make just about everything. Now, you can use it while on the go with the Craftsy app. Then you can access the online classes to learn what you want to know. It doesn’t get any easier than that. It’s a great create and craft app perfect for all of you doers and makers.

Guess what? You don’t have to keep knitting scarves. Knitting Stitches by Daifukoo will keep knitters busy learning new stitches. This craft app boasts a collection of ninety different stitches. The app will ask what you want to knit that day. Tap on your response and get started.

Serious quilters will never use DFNDR’s App Manager to delete the next handy app. Quilting Calculator by Handmade Interactive is the quilter’s little helper. You can use this app to help plan ahead for your next big project. Use the art and craft app to calculate the backing, batting and borders, square-in-a-square, set-in and corner triangles you’ll need so you won’t have to scramble for supplies later. It couldn’t be easier. You will never have to ballpark your quilting fabric needs again.

Now that you know what apps to use, you can take your favorite crafting app with you no matter where you head this summer. Get rid of the old apps that are taking up space and slowing down your Android phone with PSafe’s DFNDR so you can spend more time relaxing with your favorite hobby.

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How to Automatically Delete Old WhatsApp Photos

Sat, 13 May 2017 19:00:45 +0000

It’s always risky to make assumptions, but the odds are good that WhatsApp is downloaded on your phone. In 2017, the popular SMS app reported having 1.2 billion active monthly users around the world. There is, however, one drawback to using WhatsApp. The app can be a quite a storage hog, and can take up valuable space on your device. That’s why you should use DFNDR’s WhatsApp Cleaner to make some room your device. Click here to let WhatsApp Cleaner remove old, unnecessary files:

WhatsApp Cleaner is the answer to your woes. Instead of ruthlessly deleting all your old photos and videos, DFNDR’s feature gives you choices. As the user, you can select a timespan of files you want to remove. For instance, you can specifically delete media from July 1st, 2016 to September 30th, 2016. There is also an option to efficiently select exactly which WhatsApp photos and videos to keep. While you’re cleaning up, DFNDR helpfully shows the amount of storage you’re saving by deleting files. It’s just that simple! The following will explain why WhatsApp can take up so much on your device and how you can remedy this issue.

WhatsApp is Popular and User-Friendly

WhatsApp is a convenient way to send texts, photos, and videos to friends and family — regardless of where they live. You can even make long-distance calls for free! That’s because WhatsApp uses a Wi-Fi connection for communication, as opposed to running up your phone bill or using your precious data. Of course, you need to first connect your Android to the Internet to take advantage of WhatsApp’s features.

How WhatsApp Eats Up Your Storage Space

You’re probably wondering what’s going on with the app growing in size, or even thinking of deleting your WhatsApp app entirely because of this issue. But hold that overeager finger! The problem and its solution are both very straightforward. Essentially, if you haven’t switched off the “Auto Download” setting, WhatsApp is saving every photo and video you receive.

Like most users, you probably receive a lot of silly memes and funny selfies from your contacts. These files are entertaining at the time, but there’s no reason to keep them forever. Indeed, over time, the photos and videos will accumulate, taking up increasing amounts of storage and even slowing down your device. Now, you could go into your Android and delete the entire media folder for WhatsApp, but WhatsApp Cleaner is a better, faster, and more user-friendly way of revitalizing the app.

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How to Track Your Phone if It’s Stolen or Lost

Fri, 12 May 2017 20:00:12 +0000

Losing your phone is traumatic. You worry about all of those images you hadn’t saved, the apps you lost, and all of your private information. After all, you treat your phone like a personal storage device. It holds everything from your online banking information, to your birthday and passwords, to your home address. A hacker or thief could easily use this information against you. That’s why it’s important to activate DFNDR’s Anti-Theft feature in advance, so that you can make sure your device is secure in the event that it becomes stolen or lost. Click here to activate Anti-Theft to protect your device:

Once Anti-Theft is activated, you’ll be able to remotely track and lock your phone, sound an alarm to find it nearby, or erase all of your data. There’s even a way to see if your SIM card has been messed with. It’s convenient, easy, and doesn’t take long at all. Best of all, if your phone is ever stolen, Anti-Theft will help provide peace of mind knowing thieves won’t be able to steal your personal data. If you’ve recently lost your device — and activated Anti-Theft beforehand — here’s how you can track your phone remotely.

Tracking a Stolen Phone

On a computer, go to my.psafe.com to remotely track your phone. Sign in with your Google account information, the same information that you used when registering Anti-Theft. From your computer, you can push through your desired actions. If you want to delete your data or lock your phone, it’s easy enough to accomplish this through the online portal.

If your phone still has a connection to the Internet and a working battery, you can see the location of your phone. Just remember: do not cancel your SIM card until you use these tools. Look for the plus button on the screen so you can access different options, including “Find.” Here’s where you can see where your phone is currently located or its last recorded location. If you don’t see anything, don’t worry just yet. As soon as your phone is reconnected to the Internet, you can push through whatever actions you want. This is when you can also see where your device is hiding.

Now that you’ve tracked your phone using the Anti-Theft feature, it’s important that you involve the police. Never try to get your phone back on your own. Instead, visit your local police station to file a report or get the help you need. If it’s unlikely that you’ll find your stolen phone, you should erase all of your data remotely so that you can ensure your personal information remains secure.

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The 5 Most Common Ways for Hackers to Gain Personal Info

Fri, 12 May 2017 14:00:34 +0000

Hackers are always coming up with new and creative ways to steal your personal information. From crashing websites to creating fake Wi-Fi access points, hackers have created phishing or malware attacks for which users might not be prepared. That’s why it’s so important to use Safe Navigation when you’re browsing the web. Safe Navigation gives you warnings about malicious sites that want to steal your money or personal information. Make sure you’re safely browsing online, especially when making online purchases:

In addition to using DFNDR, though, make sure you’re familiar with common phishing and malware attacks that you might encounter. The more scams you know of, the more likely you can avoid them.

Bait and Switch

To set up this hack, hijackers create malicious programs or apps that the user believes to be authentic. Once the user installs the program on his or her computer, the hijacker can gain access to the computer’s or phone’s entire system.

Virus/Trojan

These are downloaded onto a person’s computer when he or she downloads an app or clicks a link into which these trojans are embedded. After downloading, the virus sends the user’s information to the hacker.

Ransomware

Ransomware is a type of malware that downloads onto a user’s computer after a user clicks a link or download an app that surreptitiously downloads the ransomware onto the computer. When the hacker wants to enable ransomware, he or she locks down your operating system, taking away your access to your files and documents until you pay a fee, or a “ransom.”

UI Redress

Otherwise known as Clickjacking, hackers hide the user interface where the user is supposed to click. After, the hacker takes the user to where the hacker wants them to go, not where they intended to navigate.

Phishing

In this scam, hackers replicate common website addresses and send users a link to their duplicated site, instead of to the real one. The hacker then takes that person’s information when it’s entered into the fake site.

Be wary whenever you’re asked to click on a link or provide your personal information online. While these are some of the common ways that hackers retrieve your information, new and sophisticated hacks are being created every day, too.

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Dangerous New Android Malware Discovered

Thu, 11 May 2017 14:00:12 +0000

It seemed like Android malware was on the decline, but everything just changed. In a surprising turn of events, it has been discovered that more than 10 million Android phones are sitting ducks for hackers.

Before you do anything else, click the button below to use your DFNDR app to run a Full Virus Scan and ensure that your Android smartphone has not been compromised:

Unfortunately, it turns out that hundreds of apps in the Google Play store possess a security issue that could allow hackers access to any phone that has installed them.

According to a paper published by the University of Michigan, a team of researchers found that apps that make open ports on cellphones are leaving behind major security holes. In fact, the University of Michigan team scanned 24,000 apps and revealed that more than 400 apps are vulnerable, with fifty-seven of them discovered to undoubtedly possess the Android malware. With at least one of those apps receiving millions of downloads, this is a huge problem.

What’s the big deal? Well, if you’ve downloaded any of these apps, malware could have been installed on your phone remotely. Your personal data, like your contacts, images, and even bank account information could be stolen. Protect specific high-risk apps like banking and mobile payment apps with a second password using Applock:

One of the apps that has been infiltrated is the WiFi File Transfer app, which has been downloaded by users between 10 million and 50 million times. Sure, it’s simple to transfer docs from a phone to a laptop, but with the security issue it would also be easy for a hacker to start transferring your files, too.

What can you do? For starters, you can uninstall the app. Then? You need Android malware protection. That’s where your DFNDR app comes in. You don’t have to leave your Android’s security to chance. Instead, you can make scanning for viruses and malware a part of your daily routine.

It’s easy to begin. Click on the button above, or open your DFNDR app, then go to “Tools,” and then “Full Virus Scan.” Every file on your phone and your SD card will be checked thoroughly. At the end, you will receive a report so you can see how it turned out.

You already know to avoid third party app download sites, but sticking with the Google Play Store isn’t enough. Run a Full Virus Scan every time you download a new document or install a new app so that you’ll always have full antivirus protection.

Don’t neglect your Android’s security. Your smartphone carries plenty of personal data — keep it protected with DFNDR.

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Alternative Solutions to Manually Deleting Files

Tue, 09 May 2017 14:00:51 +0000

A lot of files can quickly accumulate on your Android — files that you intentionally added to your device, and junk files and cache that you may not know about. All of these files can cause your device to bloat, which will worsen your device’s performance and memory. In order to improve your device’s performance, you should go through all of your files and delete files that you no longer need. Use Quick Cleanup to easily delete unnecessary files from your device:

Instead of manually deleting each app’s junk files and cache, use Quick Cleanup to remove these files with one touch of a button. Quick Cleanup removes junk files, cache, and temporary files that can take up a lot of space on your phone. This will help to free up your internal memory and SD card space, and improve your phone’s overall performance. That way, you’ll have more room on your phone for the files that you’re actually using.

Quickly Remove Duplicate Photos

If you take a lot of photos — think selfies, food shots, and travel photos — then you might have a lot of repeated photos that are taking up unnecessary space on your phone. It can take a lot of time to go through all of those photos and delete useless duplicates. Why waste your time? Use DFNDR’s Duplicate Photos feature to quickly identify and remove repeated photos:

All you need to do is review the repeated photos that Duplicate Photos finds, and select which ones you want to remove from your phone. Doing so will free up space on your device, so that you have more room for new photos and files.

Delete Old WhatsApp Files

Social networking apps are a great way to stay in touch with friends and family, but they can also quickly collect a lot of useless files that can negatively affect your device’s performance. It’s exciting whenever WhatsApp releases a new feature, such as GIF sharing. But if you use a lot of GIFs when communicating with your friends, all of those images can quickly add up and slow down your device. Add to this all of the voice messages, videos, and photos that WhatsApp stores — files that you no longer need, but that are saved on the app regardless.

DFNDR’s WhatsApp Cleaner can quickly remove these old, unnecessary files from your device. This will free up storage space and further improve your device’s performance. You’ll be able to see, specifically, how much space you’ll be saving on your phone by removing these files. Click here to get started:

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Background App Refresh on Android, Explained

Mon, 08 May 2017 16:00:27 +0000

If you have too many apps on your device, your phone is likely trying to perform too many tasks at once — they’ll be constantly updating as they send and receive new data. This will not only drain your phone’s battery faster, but it may also cause your phone to overheat, which can damage your phone’s battery. If your phone starts to overheat — perhaps because you have too many apps, or maybe you’re watching a video — use CPU Cooler to quickly cool down your device:

The CPU Cooler will return your device to its normal temperature by closing background apps that are taking up too much of your phone’s power. This will eliminate lag time and help your smartphone to run faster.

Background App Refresh

If you have a lot of apps on your device, odds are you have a lot of apps that are connected to the Internet. Apps that you’re not currently using may still be performing tasks in the “background” of your device. Your background apps are constantly running and refreshing themselves, whether by using cellular data or your Wi-Fi. Naturally, this can increase your data usage, consume a lot of RAM, and drain your phone’s battery life. It can also lead to poor performance since your phone is trying to do too much at once.

The Biggest Offenders

The apps that affect your phone’s performance the most include: Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, Facebook Messenger, WhatsApp, Twitter, your email app, Google Maps, and Google Docs/Sheets. Games and music apps can also take up a lot of your phone’s power. Social networking and messaging apps are by far the worst, though, especially if they have a wide variety of functions, like Facebook. At a minimum, Facebook lets you read articles, shop online, browse the web, upload photos, and communicate with your friends — that’s a lot of information for one app.

Stop Apps From Refreshing

One way that you can close background apps is by using DFNDR’s Memory Booster feature. Memory Booster will show you all of the apps that are running in the background, and allow you to quickly close them all. This will free up your RAM and speed up your device. Click here to boost your phone by closing background apps:

Another way to stop background apps from refreshing is to uninstall or disable them. You can force them to stop updating by going to “Settings,” followed by “Apps,” and then “App Manager.” Then, choose the app you want to disable, click on it, and then click “force stop.”

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All About Twitter’s New Cache Clearing Option

Mon, 08 May 2017 15:00:58 +0000

Most Internet users are not diligent with erasing their tracks and excess data when their smartphone starts to perform more slowly. For those that understand how necessary data clearing methods are, Twitter has recently released a brand-new, cache clearing update that works just as well in mobile apps as it does in a Web browser. To take that a step further, DFNDR’s Quick Cleanup feature will nicely complement the cache clearing that Twitter offers. Use Quick Cleanup to remove junk files, cache, trash, and temporary files from your device:

If Twitter alone can cause your phone to bloat from saving unnecessary files, then imagine how much space you’ll have on your device after removing junk files from all of your apps. After using Quick Cleanup, you’ll be able to fit more apps, photos, and videos onto your Android. This works for both internal memory and SD card space, giving you the opportunity to clear cache and junk files in an array of areas.

Twitter’s New Feature

This clearing option will do the tedious work of deleting unwanted components from Twitter, contrasting greatly with how this process was handled before. This is a revolutionary move for Twitter, whose only mode for deleting cache previously was to delete the entire app and download it again. This was a major setback for Twitter history and personal usage. Eliminating this cumbersome feature has brought Twitter into the same arena as other services.

Clearing Data vs. Clearing Cache

It should be noted that there is a difference between clearing data and clearing cache. Clearing data is a more permanent option for taking memory off of an app, because it works into the foundation of the app. Clearing cache keeps the overall functions intact, including some data, but does away with more temporary material that can stand to be lost.

How to Use Twitter’s Cache Clearing Feature

Using the cache clearing feature is relatively easy. First, open Twitter. Go to the “Me” section where the profile appears, and tap the settings option. Then, go to “Data Usage” and find the tabs that say “Media” and “Web” storage. From there, clear both of those and enjoy the freedom in the space that has just been created.

This is an easy, rewarding way to free up a ton of data and gigabytes in a few short steps. Be sure to perform these actions often, though — avid Twitter users may be surprised at how quickly excess storage can be eaten up by an accumulation of usage residue.

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