{"id":7962,"date":"2017-02-10T08:00:24","date_gmt":"2017-02-10T13:00:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.psafe.com\/en\/blog\/?p=7962"},"modified":"2017-02-09T12:51:35","modified_gmt":"2017-02-09T17:51:35","slug":"download-apps-completely-worry-free","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.psafe.com\/en\/blog\/download-apps-completely-worry-free\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Download Apps Completely Worry-Free"},"content":{"rendered":"

There are hundreds of ways a malicious app can make itself look like something you\u2019d want to download. They often mimic the design and language of popular apps, and apps in general can be tricky \u2014 and misleading. Factors like third-party download sites can make common apps harmful. Below are five ways to make sure the apps you\u2019re downloading won\u2019t give you any problems.<\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. Never click on a suspicious-looking download button<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    These download buttons can sometimes be pop-ups found on malicious websites, but you\u2019re most likely to run into trouble if they pop up on a website from which you\u2019re already trying to download an app. If you\u2019re on a page with multiple download buttons, navigate off that page so that you don\u2019t click the wrong one. In the best case scenario, clicking on one of these will result in your downloading a poorly-made app that wasn\u2019t one you intended to download. In the worst case, you\u2019ll download malware. <\/span><\/p>\n

    Read More: <\/b>The Top Android Apps to Stay Far Away From<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n

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    1. Only download trusted apps from trusted sources<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      PSafe\u2019s digital security experts have compiled a list of trusted apps in the Total Apps feature of DFNDR. Search through apps that have already received a seal of approval from PSafe before downloading any apps. This way, you\u2019ll never have to worry about accidentally downloading a virus with a less-than-secure app.<\/span><\/p>\n

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      1. Run a virus scan<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        Even if you don\u2019t suspect that your app has downloaded malware onto your phone, it\u2019s always a good idea to run a virus scan after downloading any new apps. DFNDR\u2019s scan goes through all of your files \u2014 including those on your SD card \u2014 to ensure that nothing malicious has been accidentally downloaded onto your phone.<\/span><\/p>\n

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        1. Don\u2019t ever use third-party app stores<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          Third-party app stores \u2014 download sites that aren\u2019t affiliated with a developer \u2014 are rarely secure. If you\u2019re looking for an app that\u2019s not available in the Play store, it\u2019s best to download that app directly from the developer\u2019s website, even if you have to pay. Third-party download sites are often infested with malware, and fill their pages with misleading, fake download buttons. Developers\u2019 websites are a sure-fire way to get the app you want and the version you\u2019re looking for. \u00a0But whenever possible, stick to the Play store.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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