Security applications help detect threats, adding an extra layer of protection.

• Download it only from Google Play or The App Store.
• Check reliable sources such as INCIBE (National Cybersecurity Institute) to make the right choice.
• Remember: they are not infallible. Caution remains key.

Be wary ofs uspicious websites or forums. If in doubt, it’s better to check before taking action.

Unofficial apps may contain viruses that steal data and/or control your device.

• Go to Settings > Applications and delete any that you don't recognise.
• Delete those downloaded from outside the official stores (such as modified versions of WhatsApp, or TV or cryptocurrency apps).
• Restart the device after cleaning.
• Activate the lock to prevent future installations from external sources.

If you can't delete an app, don't insist. Go to the next step: restore.

This way you can eliminate any hidden threats and return the phone to its original state.

• Back up your photos, contacts, and documents.
• Go to settings and look for the option to reset the device.
• After restarting, reinstall a security app.

This process erases everything, but it also removes any trace of the malware.

If your phone was infected, your credentials may have been compromised. Secure your login:

• First, change your passwords for email, online banking, social media, and health apps.
• Use unique, complex, and different passwords.
• Enable two-step verification.
• Consider using a password manager to store them securely.

Remember: a stolen password can open more doors than you can imagine.

Updates fix vulnerabilities that viruses can exploit to gain access.

• Enable automatic updates for the operating system and apps.
• Install them as soon as they are available.

An updated system is a more secure system.

Don't trust links in suspicious messages, emails, or websites. Many scams begin with a click.

• Don't download apps from links you receive via SMS or email.
• Activate automatic screen lock and set up fingerprint or facial recognition.