As with the case of any other type of computer systems, smart-phones also need failsafe security apps that can give their systems full protection. The app market has quite a number of security apps, each catering to smart-phones of different sorts. Here, we have compiled a list of top 5 security apps that cater especially the Android users.
1. AVG Antivirus
Just like the free version for PC systems running Windows, the AVG antivirus is also available for Android smart-phones. Being one of the most popular antivirus, AVG’s Android version is as reliable as its PC version. Here are some of the basic features offered by the software:- Scanning of apps in real time.
- Scanning of all media files and OS root folders.
- Additional feature of “lost phone locator”.
- Provides backup and restore facilities.
- Efficiently eliminating tasks that slows or clogs the OS processor.
- Scheduled Scanning and enhanced security
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Download from Android Market
2. Norton Antivirus – Beta Version
Norton’s antivirus for the Android phone is still in its Beta version, so the users can expect to see some bugs and couple of updates before the final version is released. Following are the main features of Norton Security package.
- Protection against mobile viruses, malware and other infectious threats.
- Prevents users from conducting harmful downloads
- Prevents the phone from being used during cases of theft and robbery.
- Provides users with the ability of locking their phones through a remote source and unlocking the phone effectively from un-authorized use.
- Excellent web protection feature that protects all personal information.
Download from Android Market
3. Lookout Mobile Security
This app is gaining popular grounds amongst the users, owing to its simplicity and high end security features. Being the recipient of multiple awards for mobile security, the Lookout Mobile Security app has the following essential features:
- Protection against phishing, malware, spyware and other dangerous viruses.
- Provides protection against identity theft and mobile banking fraud.
- Privacy Advisor feature advises users on which apps they should download, to prevent privacy attacks.
- Locking a stolen phone from a remote platform, rendering it useless.
- Excellent backup solutions for mobile data.
- File management features to help you manage files effectively.
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or Download from Android Market
4. LastPass
While using your Android phone, you’ll have to create multiple accounts, either for accessing emails, using mobile banking apps, purchases, and other such activities. In order to easily manage multiple accounts, users often make the mistake of using one simple password for it all. This, in itself, is a huge security risk. The solution is to use different passwords for the various accounts and this is where the LastPass security app comes in.
It works as a password server. All you have to do is set up multiple passwords that will be securely stored on the application servers. Whenever you would log online, login information will be automatically generated on the browser. Hence, you don’t have to face any hassles while logging in. Just like any other security application, in order to get the best of the app, you’ll have to buy the pro version, instead of the free version.
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5. F-Secure Mobile
While browsing the internet from any of our devices, we are always at a security risk. While PC browsers have more solid software to protect your system from potentially dangerous sites, F-Secure Mobile is a security suite with similar features for smart-phones, it is meant specifically to alert and notify users of suspicious websites.
This security app is available for free and functions as preventive source that stops you from going to harmful web pages. The app has multiple versions, designed to suit different variety of phones. It has version 7.0 for all Nokia Symbian phones and another 7.0 version for all Android phones. Version 6.2 is for Samsung phones, while 5.1 was for Sony Ericsson phones.
Download version 7.0 for Android 1.6, 2.0, 2.1 (3176 KB)
Download version 7.0 for Android 2.2, 2.3 (2979 KB)
Manual (English, pdf, 198 KB)
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