As you may have heard, Google recently removed the Slice app from the Google Play Store, which was designed to run backup processes to your Android phone or tablet when you were away from it. The app left some devices open to, and Google took swift action to remove it and warn users against downloading it in the future. What does this mean for you as an Android user? The next time you download an app from the Google Play Store, make sure you follow these tips to ensure that your device doesn’t end up ed because of one ill-advised app download. Play It Safe: Why the Google Play Store Is Warning Against the Slice App
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What is the Slice App?
The Slice app is an iOS application that claims to work as a cutting-edge multi-functional control panel for your Android device. Upon first use, we recommend familiarizing yourself with all of its offered features and taking note of what seems useful and what doesn’t—you may have to tinker with it from time to time in order to get it up and running. However, once you’ve mastered its system, you can truly take advantage of everything it has to offer. Furthermore, if your Internet connection ever goes down or if you find yourself without access to Wi-Fi and unable to connect via mobile data, then be sure that your entire network is backed up safely by means of everything that Slice offers.
Why is it recommended?
Using an Android phone can be incredibly satisfying, as it gives you access to a whole world of information. In turn, however, it also presents you with greater risks and vulnerabilities than other mobile operating systems. That’s because unlike iOS devices which are more tightly controlled by Apple, Android is more open in terms of how it lets apps interact and share data with each other.
This openness does give us power users more options for customization and variety but it also makes users vulnerable to s that could result in personal data being leaked or otherwise compromised.
4 Reasons why you should be careful
While there are legitimate ways to make money on Android, most of them take a lot of time, effort and hard work. Make sure you do your research before downloading apps that want to access everything from your contacts list to microphone, etc. Just because it says virus scanner doesn’t mean it’s not malware in disguise. As with all things, if something seems too good to be true then it probably is! Also read our tips for smart Google Play downloads below.
What do security experts say?
The researchers at AV-Test published a list of recommendations for consumers and businesses, including only downloading apps from official app stores. Never install apps that are not available via an official store, they advised. If you have to use alternative stores, check whether your security solution covers those as well. Even if it does, it may not be able to detect apps with malicious code because they’re encrypted—making them even more dangerous to download. Ultimately, there’s no way to keep users 100 percent safe from malware, but downloading from an unapproved app store dramatically increases that risk.
How to protect yourself from malware attacks?
If you’ve ever been tricked into installing malicious software or had your personal data stolen, then you know all too well how dangerous malware can be. There are a number of ways to protect yourself from getting ed and having your information leaked to third parties. Some are easier than others, but it’s worth taking some time to think about how you can safeguard your sensitive data—and that means identifying exactly what information is important and where it is being kept. For example, don’t store passwords on your phone—use an app like LastPass or 1Password instead.
Fake reviews on eBay, Amazon, Yelp and TripAdvisor
Fake reviews aren’t just annoying—they can also hurt your business. For example, if you have a restaurant with a bunch of low ratings on Yelp, potential customers may not bother to visit your establishment. Once they arrive, though, they might be surprised by how nice your place is and how good your food tastes. Fake reviews can also be used for fraud or to fool consumers into making purchases that are unnecessary or overpriced. Here are some ways to spot fake reviews—both fake and real ones—on these sites (and how to report them)
