Android Security : Best practice summary

This is my summary of best practice for increasing security for your Android phone.
I would recommend this to all Android users.

a) Switch off WIFI when not in use. This is to reduce chances of attack , and saves your battery consumption.
b) Switch off Bluetooth when not in use. This is to reduce chances of attack via anonymous Bluetooth connections from other phones. Users wil suddenly be prompted that someone you don't know , wants to connect to you via Bluetooth, once allowed it infects your phone with virus/malware. I had a lot of this attack on my Nokia phone.
c) Install only authorised & signed apps from Android Market. This can be done by unticking "Unknown Sources" option in the Settings -> Applications settings menu. It makes sure you are downloading only signed apps.
d) Install mobile antivirus software ( example : Lookout Mobile Security, AVG Mobile Antivirus ). The two examples are good antivirus software for the Android phone which scans apps , content & SMS. A must-have.

Note : this post will be updated when required.

Android OS - the most vulnerable mobile OS?

I have to admit , I disliked it when I read the following article from McAfee, which indicates Android OS is the most vulnerable to malware attacks among all mobile OS.

Since I am a new adopter to Andriod Froyo due to my recent switch to the new Samsung Galaxy Ace smartphone, I am inclined to find some light of guidance which will show me that Android is a beautiful and secure OS by following basic and advanced steps to secure and harden the OS to reduce attack holes available, like any other OS such as Windows OS hardening...............

My quest begins......... :-)

Android attacks now outpace all other mobile platforms, says McAfee