Protecting your computers, tablets and phones from theft and hackers should be a priority, in order to keep your personal data falling into the wrong hands. If we look at the statistics, the number of smartphone users is expected to reach the 2.5 billion mark worldwide. This is a big target for hackers who are always on the watch. If you own an android operated device, here are some of the best security apps you can use to protect them from hackers and viruses.
Kaspersky Internet Security
With its headquarters located in Moscow, Kaspersky Lab is one of the leading names in software security across the globe. The company was founded in 1997 and has more than 300 million users worldwide. Their android app can be downloaded free from the Google Play Store, but has in-app purchases to get the security benefits. But even at a price, this is a bargain due to its several security functions that protect your phone from viruses, malware, thefts and other features. It not only protects the data on your device but also offers cloud protection to save your valuable data. You can also visit their website to know more about app features, requirements and reviews.
BullGuard Mobile Security
A 2-week trial version of the app can be downloaded for free from the Google Play Store and offers complete device and internet protection for your smartphone. BullGuard Mobile Security is a powerful security application that protects your phone against viruses and gives you a live update of the data stored on the cloud. It has a smart anti-theft feature that can lock your device in case someone tries to change the SIM. You can also use its remote anti-theft device to lock your device and wipe all data in case your phone is lost or stolen. The additional features are a powerful malware sweeper that scans your device and removes any malware that might harm your data. Visit their website to know more about their various other security apps for your phone.
Prey Anti-Theft
This amazing app is not only available for free on the Google Plays Store, but can also protect 3 devices from one account. Unlike other apps, Prey offers its services 100% free of charge without any in-app purchases. It is available for both Android and iOS and allows you to keep a track of all your digital devices. The app’s functions include an anti-theft system that also doubles as a universal remote controller for all your devices. With Prey Anti-Theft, you can locate your phone through Wi-Fi and GPS, pinpointing its geological location. It also allows you to lock your phone, display alert messages and trigger alarms even if the phone is kept on silent mode. You should visit their website for more details regarding upgrade plans that offers additional features. While this app helps you in protecting your online identity, there are also several other ways to protect your identity offline from criminals and scammers.
Glympse
While this list is mostly related to mobile data security, Glympse also takes care of your personal safety. Available for free on the Google Play Store, the app helps you track down your phone or let others know where you are by simply sharing your GPS location. You can choose the duration of time you want to share a particular location. It also allows the recipient to know your time of arrival so you are always connected to your friends and family even when you travel alone. To make things even easier, Glympse doesn’t require you to sign up or login to a social network account and only shares your location for a short duration. You can also check out other features on their website. As it doesn’t require a separate app to view your location, you can share your location from anywhere with a data and GPS connectivity.
Webroot SecureWeb
Webroot SecureWeb app is available in many versions – free, trial & paid for android device and is also available for iOS. It includes internet security, anti-virus and protects your sensitive data from those sneaky identity thieves. Its additional features include a highly effective malware and spyware protection that scans your device for any malicious software, thus protecting your data. It also alerts you of any infected or untrusted websites and allows you to block any suspicious phone numbers from calling or texting you. Webroot has many other security software and apps for both home and business uses which are available on their website.