Not sure if purchasing via Google Pay or Samsung Pay is safe? Pay Guard Mobile helps protect your online transactions from data and identity theft when using browsers or digital wallets on your Android tablet or phone.
Are Mobile Payments Secure? What's the Risk?
Mobile payments are similar to using your debit or credit card, but instead of a physical card, you can use your mobile device to pay your bills. This method can be as secure, but there are still some risks to be aware of:
- Security threats - Cybercriminals can install malware or hack into your phone and steal your payment information.
- Unauthorized transactions - If your phone is lost or stolen, someone can access your payment information and make purchases.
- Scams and phishing - Scammers may pose as someone you know and trick you into giving them sensitive information.
- Technical problems - electronic payments sometimes can experience problems like outage and compatiblity issues.
How to Use Pay Guard to Protect Your Mobile Payments
With Trend Micro Mobile Security's Pay Guard, you can boost the security of your online transactions. Set it up and enable it to get extra security.
Enable Pay Guard in Apps
- Open the Mobile Security app.
- On the main menu, tap Pay Guard Mobile.
- Tap Mobile Security needs permission before you can use all of the Pay Guard features.
- Tap the Allow Now button, then tap OK.
- Choose ALLOW ALL THE TIME or ALLOW WHEN USING THE APP for the Location Access.
- Allow Accessibility for Mobile Security.
- Permit Usage Access for Mobile Security.
- Allow Display over other apps for Mobile Security.
Add a Pay Guard Mobile Shortcut
- On the main menu, tap Pay Guard Mobile.
- Tap the Settings tab.
- Tap Add shortcut to Home screen.
Add an app for Pay Guard to protect
- On the main menu, tap Pay Guard Mobile.
- Tap the Apps tab.
- Tap the red plus (+) icon you see on the lower left part of the screen.
- Tap the apps you want to add.
- Tap the plus (+) icon at the top.
Check Pay Guard History
- On the main menu, tap Pay Guard Mobile.
- Tap the History tab.
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Stay one step ahead of security threats with Trend Micro Mobile Security. Install it now and secure your financial information, protect your identity, and keep your device safe.
