{"id":42668,"date":"2024-10-23T13:47:20","date_gmt":"2024-10-23T11:47:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ebas.ch\/?page_id=42668"},"modified":"2024-11-05T17:59:24","modified_gmt":"2024-11-05T16:59:24","slug":"how-to-download-programs-and-apps-safely","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.ebas.ch\/en\/how-to-download-programs-and-apps-safely\/","title":{"rendered":"How to download programs and apps safely"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"av_section_1\" class=\"avia-section av-3osj-8edf3c5c57d6f444e32a620ab19c7a5a main_color avia-section-default avia-no-border-styling  avia-builder-el-0  avia-builder-el-no-sibling  avia-bg-style-scroll container_wrap fullsize\"><div class=\"container av-section-cont-open\"><main role=\"main\" itemprop=\"mainContentOfPage\" class=\"template-page content  av-content-full alpha units\"><div class=\"post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-42668\"><div class=\"entry-content-wrapper clearfix\">\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-jo2xz-588590f8e0c3dd5b36ff4df9077018fa\">\n.flex_column.av-jo2xz-588590f8e0c3dd5b36ff4df9077018fa{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div class=\"flex_column av-jo2xz-588590f8e0c3dd5b36ff4df9077018fa av_three_fourth  avia-builder-el-1  el_before_av_one_fourth  avia-builder-el-first  first flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  \"><section class=\"av_textblock_section av-jvmci8ju-0d4bf5e1ee8402a49397872c2bc85092 \" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\"><div class=\"avia_textblock\" itemprop=\"text\"><p class=\"ebas-lead\">Most people are aware of the advice is to obtain software from trustworthy sources only. But how to establish whether a source is trustworthy?<\/p>\n<div class=\"ebas-gist\">\n<h4>The most important points to remember:<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Only ever install mobile device apps from the official store (Apple App Store or Google Play Store).<\/li>\n<li>Programs for standard computers should only be installed if obtained from the official manufacturer website.<\/li>\n<li>You should be particularly careful with software allowing remote access.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Your bank will never ask you to download software from a third-party <span class=\"glossaryLink\" aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;Provider&lt;\/div&gt;&lt;div class=glossaryItemBody&gt;This is the provider of access to the Internet, i.e. the organisation or company enabling users to connect their device to the Internet.&lt;\/div&gt;\n\" data-mobile-support=\"0\" data-gt-translate-attributes=\"[{&quot;attribute&quot;:&quot;data-cmtooltip&quot;, &quot;format&quot;:&quot;html&quot;}]\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">provider<\/span>!<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p>For mobile devices, the official app stores (iTunes Store for iOS and Google Play Store for Android) are considered quite safe sources. This is why you should always download apps from the official app stores only. Remain wary towards apps with a low reputation or with recommendations by persons unknown. If you have never heard of the <span class=\"glossaryLink\" aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;Provider&lt;\/div&gt;&lt;div class=glossaryItemBody&gt;This is the provider of access to the Internet, i.e. the organisation or company enabling users to connect their device to the Internet.&lt;\/div&gt;\n\" data-mobile-support=\"0\" data-gt-translate-attributes=\"[{&quot;attribute&quot;:&quot;data-cmtooltip&quot;, &quot;format&quot;:&quot;html&quot;}]\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">provider<\/span>, find out more about them before installing any app. Further information on installing and using apps for mobile devices, in particular mobile banking apps, can be found <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ebas.ch\/en\/mobile-banking-app\/\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Even with standard computers, software can be purchased from so-called &ldquo;stores&rdquo; nowadays&rdquo;. It is still common though to download and install them from a variety of different websites. When doing do, it is critical to ensure these are the official software manufacturer ones. If you don&rsquo;t recognise the website address, it is advisable to have it confirmed via several sources. You could for instance compare relevant search engine results with entries in an online encyclopaedia (for instance Wikipedia) or the details provided in a mobile device app store.<\/p>\n<p>Important: Your bank will never ask you to download software from a third-party <span class=\"glossaryLink\" aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;Provider&lt;\/div&gt;&lt;div class=glossaryItemBody&gt;This is the provider of access to the Internet, i.e. the organisation or company enabling users to connect their device to the Internet.&lt;\/div&gt;\n\" data-mobile-support=\"0\" data-gt-translate-attributes=\"[{&quot;attribute&quot;:&quot;data-cmtooltip&quot;, &quot;format&quot;:&quot;html&quot;}]\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">provider<\/span>!<\/p>\n<p>You should also trust your gut instincts, in particular when viewing a website. Dubious-looking sites, for instance because they offer all sorts of software by different manufacturers to download for free, are covered in misleading adverts or hide a download <span class=\"glossaryLink\"  aria-describedby=\"tt\"  data-cmtooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;Hyperlink&lt;\/div&gt;&lt;div class=glossaryItemBody&gt;This is a cross reference, for instance to websites, which makes it possible to jump to another electronic document or a different location inside a document when clicked. On the WWW, the target addresses of such jumps could also be other websites.&lt;\/div&gt;\n\"  data-mobile-support=\"0\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex='0' role='link'>link<\/span> behind a countdown counter, should best be avoided.<\/p>\n<p>In addition, you should also be particularly cautious with any applications allowing remote access. Such applications can be abused by fraudsters to obtain access to a device, gather sensitive information about its user and even enable scammers to log into your e-banking facility. You should be particularly careful if someone for instance calls you asking to install a program or app allowing remote access. In most cases, this involves fraud attempts.<\/p>\n<p>Generally speaking, you should also ensure to follow our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ebas.ch\/en\/5-steps-for-your-digital-security\/\">5 steps for your digital security<\/a> to provide you with basic protection. With regard to downloading programs and apps, steps &ldquo;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ebas.ch\/en\/2-monitoring-with-antivirus-software-and-firewall\/\">2 &ndash; Monitoring with antivirus software and firewall<\/a>&ldquo; and &ldquo;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ebas.ch\/en\/3-preventing-with-software-updates\/\">3 &ndash; Preventing with software updates<\/a>&ldquo; are especially important.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-e2kbb-86d4495b00c389f290046e9e5f6e0589\">\n.flex_column.av-e2kbb-86d4495b00c389f290046e9e5f6e0589{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div class=\"flex_column av-e2kbb-86d4495b00c389f290046e9e5f6e0589 av_one_fourth  avia-builder-el-3  el_after_av_three_fourth  avia-builder-el-last  ebas-sidebar flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  \"><section class=\"av_textblock_section av-jvmf7hs6-b03eb60eda2808dc619b95b2db32d206 \" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\"><div class=\"avia_textblock\" itemprop=\"text\"><p>Software is a term used to denote computer programs and applications (such as your <span class=\"glossaryLink\" aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;Operating system&lt;\/div&gt;&lt;div class=glossaryItemBody&gt;A program run on a device to manage system resources, such as processor, storage media and input and output devices, and which offers these resources to application programs (software). Some well-known operating systems are Windows, macOS, Linux, Android and iOS.&lt;\/div&gt;\n\" data-mobile-support=\"0\" data-gt-translate-attributes=\"[{&quot;attribute&quot;:&quot;data-cmtooltip&quot;, &quot;format&quot;:&quot;html&quot;}]\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">operating system<\/span>, Word or Excel) and also apps, which are necessary to render a device operational, operable and useful for users.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-42652\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ebas.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/3_Software-Download-Newsletter-Desktop-200x300-mm-EN.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\"\/><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/main><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Most people are aware of the advice is to obtain software from trustworthy sources only. 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