Hello! Another week has passed and as always there is a lot of Android news this week, but I am going to talk about something that hasn't been in the news lately, unless you are an Androidaholic!
I am talking about mobile security for your Android powered US Cellular phone. Now there are differing schools of thought on this subject but I personally see no harm in having a security app on your mobile device just as you do on your home computer.
Here again there are several different types and levels of security, so I will list some from basic anti-virus to full blown security suites.
First is AVG Mobilation, it is a fairly well rounded anti virus app for Android.
AVG Antivirus for Smartphones & Tablets detects harmful apps & text messages
AVG Mobilation™ AntiVirus Free for Android™ is a mobile security solution that helps protect your mobile device from viruses, malware, spyware & online exploitation in real-time.
Download AVG Mobilation™ today for free and:
√ Scan apps, settings, files, and media in real time
√ Find/locate your lost or stolen phone via Google Maps™
√ Lock and wipe your device to protect your privacy
√ Kill tasks that slow your mobile device
√ Browse the Web safely and securely
√ Monitor battery, storage and mobile data package usage on your device
√ Scan apps, settings, files, and media in real time
√ Find/locate your lost or stolen phone via Google Maps™
√ Lock and wipe your device to protect your privacy
√ Kill tasks that slow your mobile device
√ Browse the Web safely and securely
√ Monitor battery, storage and mobile data package usage on your device
AVG Mobilation Antivirus Free – mobile security software for Android. Keep your device safe with just one click!
With the AVG Mobilation security product for Android you’ll receive effective, easy-to-use virus and malware protection, as well as a real-time app scanner, phone locator, task killer, app locker, and local device wipe to help shield you from threats to your privacy and online identity.
Real-time security scanner protection keeps you protected no matter how or from where you download your apps or games.
Real-time security scanner protection keeps you protected no matter how or from where you download your apps or games.
Another is avast! Mobile Security, which is a little more of a full blown security app.
The MAIN FEATURES
• NEW Network Meter: Measures incoming/outgoing data transfers.
• NEW Widget: Let’s you control the app from your Android desktop.
• NEW Web Interface: Control remotely with anti-theft features (phone lock, GPS tracking, memory wipe, etc.).
• NEW SiteCorrect: Automatically fixes mistyped URLs.
• NEW Shield Control: Advanced settings of the app, web, and messages scanning.
• IMPROVED UI Design: Better readability on tablets.
• Antivirus: Scans installed apps and memory card content on-demand and each new app upon first use.
• Privacy Report: Scans and displays access rights and intents of installed apps.
• SMS/Call Filtering: Filters out particular contacts that you select.
• Anti-Theft: Hidden component that gives you remote control via SMS or Web (lock, locate, siren, memory wipe, etc.).
• App Manager: Lists apps and their sizes (MB), CPU load, memory used, etc.
• Web Shield: Scans each URL that loads and warns you if it’s malware-infected.
• Battery Save: Runs only when performing tasks.
• Firewall (works on rooted phones only): Serves as gatekeeper for network traffic.
And then there is the security app I use, Webroot, which in addition to protecting you smartphone, it also allows you to block phone numbers and text messages.
Key Features & Benefits:
THE BEST ANTIVIRUS FOR ANDROID:
• Automatically scans your apps and files for viruses, spyware, Trojans
• Antivirus security shields block malware before it has a chance to install
• Alerts you when your device and settings are vulnerable to attack
SECURE WEB BROWSING:
• Automatically scans web links and URLs to block phishing and other harmful content
LOST DEVICE PROTECTION:
• Remote Access – Use your Mobile Security Website (https://mobile.webroot.com/auth/login) or another mobile device to remotely lock, wipe, or locate your device
• Device Lock – Remotely locks your device if it’s lost or stolen*
• Device Wipe – Remotely wipes your contacts, text messages, other personal information* (Premier Feature)
• Device Scream – Sounds an alert to help you locate your device nearby
• Device Locate – See your device’s location on a map*
• SIM Card Lock – Automatically locks device when your SIM card is removed* (Premier Feature)
CALL/SMS BLOCKING:
• Spam blocking – Blocks text spam and unwanted calls
• Virus blocking – Automatically blocks messages containing malicious URLs (Premier Feature)
APP INSPECTOR (Premier Feature):
• Scans all apps and identifies those that can:
o Access to your Email/SMS messages
o Cost you money
o Access sensitive information
o Track your location
o Drain your battery
• Battery Monitor provides battery status and power usage by apps (Premier Feature):
• Network Monitor provides details of apps that are accessing the network (Premier Feature):
SUPPORT:
• Please join us on the Webroot Mobile forum, submit any questions and product feedbackhttp://forums.webroot.com
FOOTPRINT:
• Runs quietly in the background
• Light on device memory and battery utilization
• Checks for security updates automatically to ensure latest antivirus and security protection
• Automatically scans your apps and files for viruses, spyware, Trojans
• Antivirus security shields block malware before it has a chance to install
• Alerts you when your device and settings are vulnerable to attack
SECURE WEB BROWSING:
• Automatically scans web links and URLs to block phishing and other harmful content
LOST DEVICE PROTECTION:
• Remote Access – Use your Mobile Security Website (https://mobile.webroot.com/auth/login) or another mobile device to remotely lock, wipe, or locate your device
• Device Lock – Remotely locks your device if it’s lost or stolen*
• Device Wipe – Remotely wipes your contacts, text messages, other personal information* (Premier Feature)
• Device Scream – Sounds an alert to help you locate your device nearby
• Device Locate – See your device’s location on a map*
• SIM Card Lock – Automatically locks device when your SIM card is removed* (Premier Feature)
CALL/SMS BLOCKING:
• Spam blocking – Blocks text spam and unwanted calls
• Virus blocking – Automatically blocks messages containing malicious URLs (Premier Feature)
APP INSPECTOR (Premier Feature):
• Scans all apps and identifies those that can:
o Access to your Email/SMS messages
o Cost you money
o Access sensitive information
o Track your location
o Drain your battery
• Battery Monitor provides battery status and power usage by apps (Premier Feature):
• Network Monitor provides details of apps that are accessing the network (Premier Feature):
SUPPORT:
• Please join us on the Webroot Mobile forum, submit any questions and product feedbackhttp://forums.webroot.com
FOOTPRINT:
• Runs quietly in the background
• Light on device memory and battery utilization
• Checks for security updates automatically to ensure latest antivirus and security protection
Best in Mobile Security, Android Security, app security
As always if you are interested in switching to US Cellular or have questions regarding Android or any of the apps mentioned in this blog, feel free to message me through Google+ or in the comments sections.
John USCC Customer Crew Member
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