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Talking about Android security best practices, how well do you think your Android devices are protected from hackers? This and many more questions have been popping up concerning the security of Android devices. What Is Android? Android is one example of a Mobile Operating System (OS) developed by Google for mobile and other related devices. However, it's good to have the background of what operating system(OS) is all about. OS is software that controls and manages a computer's software and hardware resources. It's more like a middleman between computer users and computer hardware, it allows the users to interact with the device efficiently and conveniently. By the way, there are other examples of mobile operating systems available.  10 Ways to Protect Your Smartphone From Hackers. Mobile Operating Systems (MOS)  Android (Google)   iOS (Apple)   Windows Phone (Microsoft)   This article is all about Android device protection. We are only focusing on the Andro...

  How to protect your smartphone from hackers? Smartphones have become part of our daily lives in this part of the world. We all know the importance of the smartphone in our lives, it has made life easier for people in handling most of their online activities but it has its problems and security is one of them. Every technology has its challenges,  The question now is, what are the ways to protect your smartphone from hackers? But before we proceed, let's understand who is a hacker in this context. Who is a Hacker? Anybody who uses computer skills to gain unauthorized access to a network, computer systems or data is a hacker. They can achieve this through various ways like coding, social engineering and exploiting vulnerabilities in the system, most time to breach security measures. It is important to note that not all hackers are bad, this will lead us to know the types of hackers in the industry. Types of Hackers Black Hat Hackers: These are the bad guys, they use their tec...

🔍 Why Nigerians Must Take Public WiFi Security Seriously As of 2025, internet penetration in Nigeria stands at over 50% , driven by smartphone adoption, cheaper data bundles, and increased social media use. According to Statista, the average Nigerian now spends over 3 hours and 45 minutes daily online , with mobile devices as the primary access tool. But here’s the problem: mobile internet data is expensive , and many Nigerians are turning to free public WiFi hotspots in places like airports, cafes, hotels, university campuses, bus terminals, and even religious centers. While these networks offer relief from high data costs, they also come with serious cybersecurity risks — especially for Android users. If you're reading this on a public WiFi network right now, pause. This guide will show you: What WiFi is and how it works The hidden dangers of public WiFi in Nigeria Real-life scams and attack m...