Unfortunately, we need to take mobile security seriously, which is a sorry state of affairs really, so what better then to install an all-encompassing security suite from the people who create protection suites for a living? It’s quite a well- featured part of the protection suite and is an impressive selling point in itself, regardless of the other advantages this app offers. It also allows you to listen in on your phone, alerts you if the SIM card has been changed and allows you to password protect your settings. It uses a web-based dashboard that will allow you to send SMS commands, lock, geo-locate, sound an alarm and wipe your Android from any internet-connected device, should you ever misplace it or have it taken from you. The anti-theft function is very a cool feature. As you browse the internet on your Android device, it actively monitors the site you’re accessing and keeps away the nasties, as well as helping you to avoid those sites that are designed to foul up your phone. Web Security works in much the same way as a traditional online protection tool works on your PC. Scary stuff indeed.īitdefender monitors your apps, connection and everything else

A recent study has shown that of over 800,000 free Android apps analysed, 35% can access a user’s location, while almost 3% can leak email addresses, 5% can locate and open photos on users’ phones and 10% can read contact lists. But once you start installing all manner of apps, games and so on, the security levels drop significantly. Most of the time, an Android device, used for just calls or texts, is relatively secure. Gone are the days when viruses, digital theft and privacy were exclusive only to the PC these days, the mobile criminal is well and truly active. Therefore, a number this large isn’t going to be overlooked by those who relish in exploiting the security vulnerabilities that will inevitably be present, no matter how updated the system appears to be. In terms of OS coverage, Android accounts for 82.8% of the global market, which is pretty significant. Most are either smartphones or tablets, with a smaller percentage being things like Android TV devices or some other console- esque items of technology. There are now several billion active Android devices around the world. We look at some mobile protection this week

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