{"id":12433,"date":"2017-07-09T17:00:36","date_gmt":"2017-07-09T22:00:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.psafe.com\/en\/blog\/?p=12433"},"modified":"2017-07-10T12:08:45","modified_gmt":"2017-07-10T17:08:45","slug":"users-neglect-anti-virus-protection","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.psafe.com\/en\/blog\/users-neglect-anti-virus-protection\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Do Some Users Neglect Anti-Virus Protection?"},"content":{"rendered":"

A surprising number of Android users don’t have any anti-virus protection installed on their cell phones. In 2017, viruses, malware, and other insidious threats are more prevalent than ever before. Bots are even known to attach themselves to innocent apps, infecting them with ransomware that can hold your phone hostage \u2014 and you might never get your data back. That\u2019s why it\u2019s so important to regularly scan your device for malware, so that you can catch any malicious apps or hidden security threats before they can do significant damage. Click here to scan your device for malware:<\/span><\/p>\n

\"run-security-scan\"<\/a><\/center>All in all, no one should leave themselves vulnerable to a malware attack. The Full Virus Scan feature looks through your entire phone for threats, including both the SD card and your phone\u2019s memory. If you regularly run the Full Virus Scan, your Android is far better protected against malicious attacks. Definitely scan your phone after downloading any new apps from the Play store or if your phone suddenly starts to behave abnormally.<\/span><\/p>\n

Read More: <\/b>How Effective is Your Android Security App?<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n

3 Reasons Why Your Android Needs a Virus Scanner<\/b><\/p>\n

Many smartphone users don\u2019t use anti-virus protection because it seems unnecessary to them. But with the dramatic increase in viruses, ransomware, and malicious attacks over the last few years, they should be more concerned about how vulnerable their devices are. Still not convinced? Here are the top 3 reasons you should regularly check your phone for viruses, malware, and other dangerous bots:<\/span><\/p>\n