Introduction
Hello there again! In this article I would like to give you some important information about mobile security as in why you need such and what is the best mobile security app or apps suits for you. After reading this article I hope you all get some extend knowledge about the mobile threats and how to prevent them. I hope you enjoy my article and be protected too. đ
Why do you need mobile protection?
As you already know that most of the smartphone devices use significant level of internet for various tasks, it is most likely to get vulnerable for intruders, viruses, malware, phishing, and threats. Even you sending a text message from a social media applications such as facebook, whatsapp, viber, etc or even search from the browser from chrome, opera, etc you have a potential risk of getting a virus or being hacked. Many people, including myself, are using the smartphone to make payments via paypal or credit cards. These transactions could be compromised if not properly secured . Even if you arenât using internet much but you transfer files through a personal computer may cause you potential harm for the mobile device by getting viruses and other malware infections. Additionally, even without any file transfer or any internet activity, your device can be vulnerable to human intruders for personal, credit card, or other important data stealing. As you can see, it is highly important that you have secured your device for such viruses, malware and intruders.
Best Mobile Securities on the Market
Bitdefender Mobile Security & Antivirus
Bitdefender is one of the most advanced and most powerful cyber security applications in the world. It stands at the top level of both AV-TEST and VB100 security information portals. It is embedded with a powerful malware scanner, web security, anti-theft, privacy advisor, app lock and wear on for smartwatch security. These unique features however comes with a small price. You can activate for 14-day trial mode and if you are satisfied with the product, you can buy it for monthly or yearly subscriptions. I have tried to log into a malware site and it blocked my action and warned me about the site. However, I downloaded test virus samples, which is safe, from WWW.EICAR.ORG and it didnât trigger as a virus. I hope it is because it known for test file but anyway I made a complain for the company about it.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bitdefender.security
Kaspersky Internet Security
Highly used, one of the most reputed and most popular device security companies in the world. This application gives you core protection for free of charge but however, to get all the essential protection such as web security, real-time protection, you need to buy the product after the 30-day trial. It has an additional feature of Alarm that can be triggered even in the silent mode but it lacks of app lock feature.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.kms.free
ESET Mobile Security & Antivirus
Another giant in the device security market is the ESET. This is one of the best security solution provider for PCs and also doing a great job in the mobile industry. You can enjoy the application with 100% virus detection rate, automatically scan downloaded files and applications, on-demand scan to activate at any time, quarantine items, anti-theft, and tablet friendly interface for free of charge. Safe browsing and other premium features are available after you purchase the product.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.eset.ems2.gp
Avast Mobile Security & Antivirus
One of the best FREE security solutions available for both PC and mobile devices. One disadvantage of free applications is that they provide loads of advertisements. But with Avast, you can enjoy an ad free environment too. Antivirus engine, privacy report and apps manager, SMS and call filter, web shield, network meter, and limited number of app locking features are included in the free version. Premium features for paid customers can enjoy unlimited number of app locking with other fruitful benefits.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.avast.android.mobilesecurity
CM Security Antivirus AppLock
This application I found by accidently. However, CM security provides amazing security features for free in one application. AppLock & vault, anti-theft, app & system scanner, SD card scanner, on-install scan, scheduled scan, call blocking, and safe browsing are loaded with this application, absolutely free. AppLock has an interesting feature of capturing the photo of the person who types the wrong password or the pin from your front facing camera and could be arranged it to mail directly for your email address. Only disadvantage of this product is that they use heavy advertisements. Not much of interfering but sometimes it gets too annoyed and can be cost your data chargers too.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.cleanmaster.security
Other Mobile Security & Antivirus Solutions
There are other various mobile security and antivirus solutions available for paid and free versions. You can try them as well. Personally I use Bitdefender paid version with ESET free version combined. Main reason is to use like that is Bitdefender is a great internet security solution but lack of real-time active threat scanner like ESET. But ESET is lack of great web protection. But combining these two gives me an unique mobile protection for low cost. You can try combining two suitable security solutions too. Avast is another good combiner. If you are already using Kaspersky or any other internet security, try Avast or ESET free versions for better protection. But it is highly advised to be concerned of consequences that may cause for your device.
Other great Mobile Security applications are listed below:
AVG: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.antivirus
McAfee: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.wsandroid.suite
TrendMicro: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.trendmicro.tmmspersonal
Avira: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.avira.android
F-Secure: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fsecure.ms.dc
BullGuard: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bullguard.mobile.mobilesecurity
Thatâs all for now about mobile security. Next time you get your hands on your mobile phone, think about potential threats and solutions you can take to avoid them too. đ
Happy Exploring~~~ Adios Amigos!
