lock screen – PSafe Blog https://www.psafe.com/en/blog Articles and news about Mobile Security, Android, Apps, Social Media and Technology in general. Thu, 19 Jan 2023 14:49:21 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.3 https://www.psafe.com/en/blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/cropped-psafe_blog_purple-shield-32x32.png lock screen – PSafe Blog https://www.psafe.com/en/blog 32 32 <![CDATA[Your Android Lock Screen Can be Hacked with a Long Password]]> https://www.psafe.com/en/blog/android-lock-screen-can-hacked-long-password/ Mon, 21 Nov 2016 22:00:23 +0000 https://www.psafe.com/en/blog/?p=5910 The Android PIN provides a layer of security so hackers and thieves will have a harder time breaking into your device. However, these lockscreens have had some issues as of late in terms of security. Researchers at the University of Texas at Austin have exposed this vulnerability.

The hack involves entering a long string of text while the camera is open on the phone. This long screen of text overloads the phone and causes the system to crash, which results in the unlocking of the phone’s lockscreen. The hack is usually executed by users entering long strings of random texts into their phone. They proceed to copy and paste the string into the unlock screen. This repetitive copying causes the phone to quickly overload and crash.

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This security breach enables hackers to get full access to the device. As a result, they can access your private files and install malware into your device. This affects users who have the operating system Lollipop 5.0 and above.

As a result, it might be a good idea to utilize other security measures for your unlock screen. For example, you could use the finger swipe, retinal scanners, or the fingerprint detectors to unlock your phone. You can also add second lock screens to important apps with PSafe Total’s Applock feature.

Is My Android Doomed?

With PSafe Total, your Android device is safe and sound. PSafe Total contains a number of features that help optimize the security of your phone. For instance, Advanced Protection is a function within PSafe Total that allows PSafe to protect your device from third-party uninstalls in case of loss or theft. This maximizes the privacy of your photos, messages, and personal data.

Moreover, the AV Scan will check for any threats on your smartphone, including searching through all files and programs that are in your device’s memory and SD card. Lastly, the Anti-theft feature enables PSafe Total to track, block, locate, and even erase all of your data remotely in case of loss or theft.

These are just a few of the examples of the features encapsulated in the PSafe Total app. Download it for free on your Android today!

]]> <![CDATA[Best Lock Screen Replacement Apps for Android]]> https://www.psafe.com/en/blog/best-lock-screen-replacement-apps-android/ Thu, 04 Aug 2016 17:10:11 +0000 https://www.psafe.com/en/blog/?p=2653 Android cellphones carry a lot of personal information, from images to documents to apps. If you leave your phone at your desk, could someone just pick it up and dig into your personal files and apps? Don’t make it easy for them. Stop the snoops with the lockscreen Android apps listed below.

Best Android Lockscreen Apps

AppLock – Fingerprint

There are more than 20 million downloads behind this app. Keep your phone on lockdown and prevent nosy friends and family from taking a peek using a traditional password, a touch pattern, or even fingerprint identification. What’s more, this app will even take a picture of the intruder so that you can see exactly who was trying to get in.

Next Lock Screen

It’s one part lockscreen and one part productivity. This app combines work and play with a sleek lockscreen that features your favorite apps with the built-in app launcher. Check the weather, upcoming events, and cycle through your latest music playlist from music apps Spotify, Audible, and Pandora.

Slide to Unlock Lock Screen

Did you switch to Android, but still miss the look of the iPhone OS styling? Install this app and you can have it back. Prevent accidental calls and texts with a lockscreen that looks great thanks to your choice of amazing HD wallpapers. Keep it simple with the Slide to Unlock Lock Screen app.

ZUI Locker-Elegant Lock Screen

This Android lock screen app prides itself on its beautiful interface. Users will enjoy a new wallpaper each day with an automatic HD wallpaper update. Conveniently access apps on the go with the quick launch apps available on the lockscreen. Experience a clean, smooth design with the ZUI Locker-Elegant Lock Screen.

 

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