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How to make sure Android is safe & secure before installing Banking Apps?
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<blockquote data-quote="SpiderWeb" data-source="post: 903438" data-attributes="member: 88686"><p>I think the idea that banking apps are less secure has become a myth. It used to be true back when Android phones did not come with encryption and frequent security updates and permissions were too powerful. The problem is not the app itself but in what environment you are running it. I think it is safe and even more secure to run a banking app on Android 10 and definitely on the latest iOS version than in a desktop browser.</p><p></p><p>Minimum:</p><p>-A modern smartphone from a reputable company (Apple, Google, Samsung, Motorola)</p><p>-Latest Android version: Android 10 minimum since it has clipboard access restrictions</p><p>-Latest Security patch, latest Play Store system update</p><p>-Not rooted, SELinux enabled, Disable Developer Options</p><p>-Encrypted phone with a TPM/StrongBox</p><p>-Use on a reliable mobile carrier and only use LTE/5G since it's encrypted phone -> tower. Never use Wi-Fi.</p><p>-Use a reputable VPN if you use any at all with reliable endpoints in free democratic countries with good laws!</p><p>-Auto updates for apps always on</p><p>-No device admin apps</p><p>-Double check apps that have Accessibility permission. It should only be your password manager</p><p>-Look up if your banking app has a good reputation for security.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="SpiderWeb, post: 903438, member: 88686"] I think the idea that banking apps are less secure has become a myth. It used to be true back when Android phones did not come with encryption and frequent security updates and permissions were too powerful. The problem is not the app itself but in what environment you are running it. I think it is safe and even more secure to run a banking app on Android 10 and definitely on the latest iOS version than in a desktop browser. Minimum: -A modern smartphone from a reputable company (Apple, Google, Samsung, Motorola) -Latest Android version: Android 10 minimum since it has clipboard access restrictions -Latest Security patch, latest Play Store system update -Not rooted, SELinux enabled, Disable Developer Options -Encrypted phone with a TPM/StrongBox -Use on a reliable mobile carrier and only use LTE/5G since it's encrypted phone -> tower. Never use Wi-Fi. -Use a reputable VPN if you use any at all with reliable endpoints in free democratic countries with good laws! -Auto updates for apps always on -No device admin apps -Double check apps that have Accessibility permission. It should only be your password manager -Look up if your banking app has a good reputation for security. [/QUOTE]
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