Weak Settings Scan

About weak settings

When you are using your device, operating system settings can be changed as a result of your actions or the actions of apps that you run. The changed weak settings can pose a risk to the security of your device. For example, if a lock screen PIN or password is not set on the device, other people can access the data on your device.

Notifications about weak settings of the operating system can be divided into two types:

• Warning notifications. The settings affect operating system security and are equivalent to vulnerabilities.
• Recommendation notifications. You are advised to fix the settings to improve the security of the operating system.

The Weak Settings Scan searches for weak settings of the operating system at least once a day. If it detects weak settings in the operating system, it prompts you to fix them in order to restore the security of the operating system.

Information about detected weak settings is displayed in the Weak Settings Scan section of the main screen of the app. Tap this section and open it to perform the following actions:

• View detailed information about detected weak settings.
• Learn how to fix weak settings.
• Hide weak settings if you don't want to fix them.

Fixing weak settings

To fix weak settings of the operating system:

1. Open the main app window.
2. In the All Features section of Kaspersky app, tap the Weak Settings Scan section to open it.
3. Tap a weak setting that you want to fix.

   This opens a window with description of the weak setting and advice on how to fix it.

4. Read the offered solution and tap the button with it.

   The Android system window opens.

5. Change the setting as recommended.

If you don’t want to fix a weak setting, you can hide it by, tapping . You can view the list of hidden weak settings by tapping in the top-right corner of the screen.