Must Have Security App for Android Smartphone

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Since the Android operating system is launched the OS has increase its popularity among other OS. Android OS has much more market share than iOS. Latest released Android OS is more secure than the earlier version and Google continuously developing it software more secure. As the Android is more popular the malware and identity thieves are likely to attract to it. To secure your Android smartphone you have to give permission for downloaded and installing application if you only trust the developer for you mobile security. I am listing some of must have security applications for Android smartphones to secure you device from virus, malwares and other malicious applications.

• ESET Mobile Security

ESET is good security software for PC and its also offering security for android device as well. The app provides similar performance wince it has been launched. The ESET provides antivirus, anti spam and anti-theft feature also for Android device. Configuring and using the ESET mobile security is not simple and easy. Below some features provides from ESET mobile security.



Eset Mobile Security Features:

• SMS, MMS and Call filtering

• On-demand and Real time scanning

• SIM card matching

• Preventing application removal

• Remote GPS location finding

• Remote data wipe

• Remote Password locking

• Security audit

Overall we can say that the ESET is must have mobile security application. With providing some good features it comes at price of $9.99 for one year license. You can also try the ESET mobile security for 30 day with free trial license. You can download the application from Google Play Store.

• Webroot SecureAnywhere Mobile

WebRoot SecureAnywhere is most rated application for mobile security by AV-Test. The app features good suite of features and functions along with nice interface which make configuring and running more breeze. The application has unique feature like "Device Scream" feature which will allow user to use remote interface to play specific sound on android phone. This feature is good when your device is lost or you have misplaced it somewhere at your office or home.

WebRoot SecurityAnywhere Features:

• Settings auditing

• App permissions analysis

• Remote data wipe

• SIM card matching

• Call, SMS and MMS filtering

• Remote GPS Activation

• Internet browser security

• Remote administration interface

• Real-time and on-demand scanning

WebRoot Security provides premier version function for free application for more secure protection for Android device along with extra features. The application also keep malwares and other harmful apps away from your device which is a good essential tool.

• Avast Free Mobile Security

Avast is welknown security application today. It provides good and comprehensive protection for mobile malware. The only lacking is that the Avast Free Mobile Security lacks from some advanced features which provides by its competitor. The app has highest detection rates from any other mobile security application. The app also provide firewall protection for those who have rooted their phone.

Avast Free Mobile Security Features:

• Call, SMS and MMS filtering

• Real-time and on-demand scanning

• Application privacy notifications

• Fishing filters

• Remote lock

• Remote GPS activation

• Remote data wipe

• Remote siren

• SIM card matching

• Task and applications manager

Avast mobile security app has 4.7 star rating and downloaded by over 10 million user across the globe it is the best free anti-virus app for Android phones.

• Kaspersky Mobile Security Lite

Kaspersky mobile security lite also available on Android device. The Kaspersky app allows to wipe, block and find the missing phone from anywhere by using anti-theft protection. It also provides SMS, MMS and Call blocker feature from receiving unwanted calls and SMS.

Kaspersky Mobile Security Lite Features:

• Anti-virus protection

• Anti-theft protection

• Call & SMS filter

• It support various languages

Kaspersky mobile security lite is free anti-virus which provides few feature with its free version but you can have advance feature like Privecy protection with its license version.

• Lookout Security & Antivirus

On of the most popular and best anti-virus app for any Android device. This is the very easy to use and provides good feature with free version. By downloading this app you can protect your device far batter then other apps. PC Mag Editor's Choice says "Excellent antivirus protection", TechCrunch says Top 10 Best Free apps and PCWorld rates it 5 out of 5 stars. I have personally experienced several anti virus but the Lookout Security & Antivirus is best among the all. The Premium version also available with two-week trial license. If you like it you can purchase it for just $2.99 from Google Play store.

Lookout Security & Antivirus Features:

• Antivirus protection

• Backup & Restore data

• Find missing device

• Safe browsing

• Privacy Adviser

• Lock, Wipe data and play siren remotely

If you have used any of these lets share your experience and also share if you use any other app except above listed.

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