Number 4. Pop up Ads.
Malware or malicious apps tend to install themselves into the OS and start displaying annoying pop-up ads that appear based on certain triggers. These triggers could be anything from you opening a certain app, or opening a web page on your mobile browser. If you have started seeing unexplained pop-up ads on your smartphone. There is a very high chance that your device has been infected.
Now, let’s see how you can remove these malware or malicious apps from your device.
Solution 1. Download apps only from the Play Store.
The first thing you need to do to keep your Android smartphone safe is that you need to start downloading apps only from the Play Store. The Play Store only allows authorized developers to release their apps for the users, and even after that, the app goes through a Play PRotect virus scan before it can be installed on your device. If Play Protect detects a problem, it flags the app and does not allow installation on your device.
Yes, it’s tempting to sideload cracked apps or modded versions of paid apps, but you need to understand that the people who crack these premium paid apps and offer them for free usually have a bigger hidden agenda which activates the moment you install their apps on your device.
Solution 2. Run a virus scan every week.
A good practice to keep your device safe and protected is to run a virus scan on your device once a week. Earlier, users had to resort to third-party apps to get this virus scan done, but now, you can use the Play Store to scan your device and apps for a virus.
