5 Android Apps To Protect Your Phone.

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><img alt="Android Apps To Protect Your Phone" class="alignleft featured_image wp-post-image" height="426" src="http://s19.postimg.org/3t7m79f4j/Android_Apps_to_Protect_Yourself.jpg?fit=300%2C225" width="640" /><br /><br />Security is a major concern because of the recent hacking incidents with many organizations. Mobile security is also another area of concern. Since Android phones comprise nearly 47 percent of the smartphone market, Android phones are increasingly being targeted by cyber criminals. With the increase, there is an increased chance that you too will encounter malware. So, what can be done about it?<br /><a href="http://www.blogger.com/null" name="more"></a><br /><div><br /><a name="more"></a><br /><br /><img alt="Apps to Protect From Hackers" border="0" class="aligncenter" height="307" src="http://s19.postimg.org/3t7m79f4j/Android_Apps_to_Protect_Yourself.jpg" title="" width="460" /></div><div></div><br />You can install some security apps available to prevent malware from causing data loss. Here are five such apps to help prevent malicious malware from harming your Android smartphone (Many of them are free.):<br /><br /><h3 style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #4c1130;"><b>1. Avast Free Mobile Security</b></span></h3><h3 style="text-align: left;"><b> </b></h3>The <a href="http://www.avast.com/free-mobile-security" onclick="javascript:_gaq.push(['_trackEvent','outbound-article','http://www.avast.com']);" target="_blank">Avast Free Mobile Security</a> app offers anti-malware and anti-theft features. If a malicious website is visited while surfing, this application will warn the user. This application will also identify potentially dangerous applications that may be installed on the Android device. SMS and call filtering allows users to block incoming messages and calls based on contacts and specific time of day that people call.<br />Avast is known for its firewall and enhanced anti-theft features. This application can perform full scans on installed apps and also on the SD card. The scans can take place manually or automatically.<br /><br /><h3 style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #4c1130;"><b>2. AVG Mobilation Anti-Virus Free</b></span></h3><h3 style="text-align: left;"><b> </b></h3><a href="http://www.avg.com/us-en/antivirus-for-android" onclick="javascript:_gaq.push(['_trackEvent','outbound-article','http://www.avg.com']);" target="_blank">AVG Mobilation Free</a> helps to prevent viruses and malware from infecting your phone. This anti-malware software offers theft protection to protect against unexpected losses. This app also offers track and control capability that will allow consumers to find their phones if they are separated from them. The phone’s data can be locked or erased remotely.<br />Users can make calls, surf the web, download music and apps safely with the use of this security app. The app scans files, settings and web activity for potential malware. SMS inbox is also protected against <a href="http://zen-tek.tk/" onclick="javascript:_gaq.push(['_trackEvent','outbound-article','http://www.tweakandtrick.com']);" target="_blank">hackers and scammers</a>.<br /><br /><h3 style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #4c1130;"><b>3. Lookout Mobile Security</b></span></h3><h3 style="text-align: left;"><b> </b></h3><a href="https://www.mylookout.com/download" onclick="javascript:_gaq.push(['_trackEvent','outbound-article','http://www.mylookout.com']);" target="_blank">Lookout Mobile Security</a> offers free malware protection and backup for contacts. This application also provides remote locating for phones and tablets. If the account is upgraded, features such as  App Privacy manager, image backup, remote locking and remote data erase are available. Scans can be conducted on daily or weekly basis. Data may also be backed up on the Lookout servers. Most users back up call history and pictures. The most recent activity on the phone can also be seen.<br /><br /><h3 style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #4c1130;"><b>4. Norton Mobile Security Lite</b></span></h3><h3 style="text-align: left;"><b> </b></h3><a href="http://us.norton.com/norton-mobile-security/" onclick="javascript:_gaq.push(['_trackEvent','outbound-article','http://us.norton.com']);" target="_blank">Norton Mobile Security Lite</a> offers free malware protection for Android users. This application also features remote locking and remote locating. Norton Mobile Security Lite offers browser protection, remote camera control and a remote alarm .<br />If the phone is lost, the device data may be erased remotely. The remote functionality is initiated by SMS text commands. The application checks for virus datanase updates weekly, and it can be updated more or less frequently. The focus of the application is to provide anti-malware and anti-theft services. SIM cards are not protected with this Android security application.<br /><br /><h3 style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #4c1130;"><b>5. NQ Mobile Security</b></span></h3><h3 style="text-align: left;"><b> </b></h3><a href="http://en.nq.com/" onclick="javascript:_gaq.push(['_trackEvent','outbound-article','http://en.nq.com']);" target="_blank">NQ Mobile Security</a> is another free anti-malware application. This security application features a firewall, contact backup and remote location functionality. The traffic monitor tracks data usage. An app optimizer ensures that applications are performing at the phone’s full capability.<br /><br /><div class="dmrights_badge"><script type="text/javascript"> catalogCode = "AAA-0489-01" </script> <br /><div id="DMR-seal"><a href="http://zen-tek.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><img alt="Intellectual Property Protection by Digital Media Rights" border="0" src="http://ipregistry_wp.dmrights.com:80/images/DMRightsLabel?catalogCode=AAA-0489-01&t_lbl=0" /></a></div></div><br /></div></div>

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