Showing posts with label Android. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Android. Show all posts

May 15, 2012

Norton Mobile Security Lite

Norton Mobile Security Lite is a free, mobile-optimized security suite for Android  that protects your mobile device against loss, theft and malware. It lets you remotely lock your phone with a simple text message if it is lost or stolen. It scans all files and app updates downloaded to your phone so you can enjoy all your favorite mobile activities without worry. It automatically detects and removes threats without slowing you down. And, it’s FREE!

FREE ANTIMALWARE PROTECTION that eliminates viruses and malware before they infect your phone:

  •     Automatic antivirus scan for downloaded apps and app updates to protect against threats
  •     Detects and removes mobile security threats cybercriminals use to steal your personal info, spam you with texts, or take control of your phone
  •     Option of scanning SD card (Secure Digital) data for threats when inserted into your phone with advanced virus protection
REMOTE LOCK allows you to remotely lock your phone if it is lost or stolen:

    Remotely place a security lock on your phone with a simple text message so thieves can’t access your info or run up your bill
    Protects your private information from prying eyes in case your device is lost or stolen

ALWAYS FAST and easy to use, Norton Mobile Security won’t slow you down:

    Download and install your security app with just a few clicks
    Seamlessly checks for any updates available every week for the most up-to-date protection
    Won’t use up your phone’s resources or slow down your web browsing
    Won’t drain your battery life.

Apr 11, 2012

Avast! Mobile Security Free Antivirus

We all should know about AVAST Software, a popular antivirus and internet security products maker based in Czech Republic which famous for releasing one of the best free antivirus around for the PC users. Now, with the release of the free mobile security (or mobile antivirus) edition, this great company extends anti-malware protection and more to those using Android smartphones and Android tablets.

Avast Free Mobile Security is full-featured Antivirus and Anti-Theft security app for your Android gadgets, which provides a number of protection features that are usually available only in paid-for Android security software. It integrates the powerful and advanced functions of Antivirus, Web Shield, Firewall, Privacy Protection, SMS/Call Filtering, Anti-Theft, and Remote Features, as well as other auxiliary functions.

 Avast! Free Mobile Security Key Features:
  • Antivirus, performs on-demand scans of all installed apps and memory card content, as well as on-access scans of apps upon first execution.
  • Privacy Report, Scans and displays (grid) access rights and intents of installed apps, identifying potential privacy risks.
  • SMS/Call Filtering to filter and block unwanted calls and message. Also possible to block outgoing calls.
  • App Manager, Similar to Windows Task Manager, it shows a list of running apps and their size (MB), CPU load, used memory, and number of threads and services – with an option to stop or uninstall.
  • Web Shield  scans each URL that loads and warns you if the browser loads a malware-infected URL.
  • Firewall to stop hackers.(Works only on rooted phones.
 Avast! Anti-Theft, everything you knew before as Theft Aware which is NOT Free, is now included for free in avast! Free Mobile Security. The Anti-Theft module provides options to remotely locate, lock, wipe or send a message to the Android device.

Avira Free Android Security

Have you ever felt lost after forgetting your smartphone at home? If so, then you already know that your Android is worth much more than the sum of its parts. This constant companion keeps some of your most important data at your fingertips. That’s why you need to be prepared in case your device ever leaves your side. After all, your smartphone may be replaceable, but what about its contacts, messages, photos and private accounts? Install Avira Free Android Security to protect your data and increase your chances of being reunited with your device.

Avira Free Android Security can remotely locate, lock or erase an Android phone anywhere in the world to maintain security. It can even make the phone ‘scream’ to help you find it hiding behind the couch cushions.
For business users and families with lots of phones, Avira Free Android Security comes with Avira Android Web Console (a browser based control center designed for managing the security functions), which lets you manage up to five phones remotely. In addition to the locating and locking features, the Web Console lets you handle behind-the-scenes chores like activating/deactivating phones, remotely checking phone activity, current battery level, device model number and device IMEI number. Never again will you need to ask someone to read the IMEI number out loud to you.

Avira Free Android Security Key Features

  • Remote Location Tracking – Avira Free Android Security can locate your device’s signal and display its location on a Google map.
  • Remote Lock – Shield your personal information as soon as you think your device is missing. Lock your phone to wall off its contents and display special instructions to anyone who finds it.
  • Remote Wipe – Phone stolen or hopelessly lost? Even in the worst case, your privacy is safe and sound. Visit the Web Console to erase all contacts, messages, apps, photos, login credentials and settings. You may also perform a factory reset of your device via the Web Console.
  • Remote Scream – You prompt an alarm on your device that lasts 20 seconds, even if it was in silent mode. This way you can find your unattended phones.
  • Call the Owner – The person who finds your locked phone can call and report the discovery by tapping a button on the touchscreen. All you have to do is set an alternate number in the Web Console.
  • Manage Multiple Devices – Perfect for families and power users, Avira Free Android Security accommodates up to five devices on a single account. Easily add and remove devices, or adjust preferences for individual devices, right from any web browser.
  • Monitor Battery Life and More – The Web Console provides a handy overview of your devices. In one place, you can see remaining battery life and installed Android version as well as device specifics such as model and carrier information.
  • View a Device’s Security History – The Web Console stores the history of all Avira Free Android Security functions performed on your device(s). Places a phone has been located, dates and times of remote screams, locks and unlocks are conveniently available online.