If you forget to put your phone somewhere or it is stolen, you can understand how big a loss it is for you. How much important and valuable data you have in the phone. That's why it's important to install security applications on your smartphone to minimise the risk of damage. Many security applications today are available at low prices or absolutely free. This is a matter that should not be avoided even if you have to buy an application. Because this small amount is not very important to avoid huge losses. And secondly, when we buy a smartphone worth thousands of rupees, what is the big deal to buy an application to protect it.
A special feature of these applications is location tracking, meaning you will be aware of the location wherever the phone is. This feature is not only used for fear of theft but is also a great feature to protect the family. For example, if all members of the family have such applications installed, it is easy to know who is where at the moment. Parents can use these applications to keep an eye on students in particular.
There are hundreds of applications available in this regard. Out of which we have selected the best ten for you. So let's take a closer look at these top ten applications.
Lookout Mobile Security
www.lookout.com
Lookout is a free application that protects iOS and Android devices at all times from various threats such as insecure Wi-Fi networks, dangerous applications, fraudulent links, etc. In addition, with the help of this application, phone book contacts can also be backed up and accessed online. If the device ever crashes or its data is lost, the phone book can be restored with this backup.
This application provides security for the smartphone in the sense that it can show the current location of the phone on Google Maps even when the GPS is off. The phone can sound a loud alarm even when it is in silent mode. These features are available in the free version. While the premium version, priced at usd 3 per month and 30 per year, has many more great features such as remote locking, safe browsing, security threats and privacy scans.
Snap Secure
www.mysnapsecure.com
The Snap Secure application securely and automatically backs up phone data online, which can be restored and transferred to a new device as needed. The application also includes anti-virus and anti-spyware scans for newly installed applications for malware. It also has a call blocking feature. This allows you to block unknown numbers and calls that do not show numbers. In addition, this application can block unwanted emails on BlackBerry and also block unnecessary SMS on Android.
The Privacy Manager explains how phone applications are accessing your personal information. There is also an anti-theft and location tracker to help you know where your phone thief is. The best feature is the Personal Guardian. This is actually an emergency option. Use it in an emergency to send an email, SMS or tweet that will include your location.
"Snap Secure" is available for iOS, Android and Blackberry devices. Both free and professional versions are available. The best features are available in the professional version, which also includes a 30-day free trial version. It costs ڈالر 4 a month and ڈالر 18 a year.
BullGuard Mobile Security
http://goo.gl/xZbaz
With the BullGuard application you get an online account that allows you to access your smartphone remotely. It also has a mobile security manager that works via GPS. If the phone is lost, all the data in it can be deleted remotely. It also has a Parental Control module that allows you to keep your children safe even when you don't have access to the phone. In addition to anti-virus, anti-spyware, spam firewall, phone book backup / restore, SIM card protection features are also available.
The Bullguard is available for Android, Symbian, Windows Mobile and BlackBerry and costs ڈالر 30 a year.
IHound Phone & Family Tracking www.ihoundsoftware.com is the
best application for iHound families as it has many tracking tools. However, it is also a good application for device protection. IHound provides report by checking the location of the phone with the help of GPS. It also has an alarm option that rings even when the phone is in silent mode. If you use this application on Android, data can be deleted remotely and the phone can be locked. It also has the option of automatic Facebook and Twitter check-in. The application is available for free for three months on the iPhone App Store, after which it has to be purchased, while Android has a price after a seven-day free trial. Ten dollars a year.
McAfee
www.wavesecure.com
McAfee is also a great security application for iOS, Android, Blackberry, Symbian and Windows Phone. Like other applications it has all the features available in this regard such as remote deleting data, backup / restore, location and SIM tracking etc. The SIM tracking system can also find out which SIM has been inserted in the device and which numbers are being called. Not only contacts but also photos and videos can be backed up with Vivo Secure.
Its tracking system not only identifies the current location of the device but also identifies other locations on the map to determine where the device has been located. This feature works even when GPS is off. The cost of this application is twenty dollars per year.
Casper Sky Mobile Security
http://goo.gl/J7eJj
There are many features in the security application of CasperSky Mobile but most of the features are for Symbian and Windows Mobile devices. It has anti-theft, anti-virus, anti-spam, privacy protection, data encryption, parental control and firewall. The location of the mobile can be known through the tracking feature. Its unique feature is that the data in the device can be deleted even if the SIM card is changed in the phone. The private mode feature is also very useful as it allows you to hide incoming calls and SMS manually, automatically and remotely. This means that if someone has your phone, they will be surprised to see that they cannot access your personal data. It costs ڈالر 15 a year and a seven-day free trial.
F-Secure Mobile Security
http://goo.gl/NpQ5J
If you're using an Android, Symbian or Windows Mobile phone, you'll want to try F-Secure. It protects against viruses and malware. It has Parental Control, Safe Browsing, Location Tracking and Call / SMS Blocking options. The cost of this application is forty dollars. If you want something absolutely free, you can download its Anti-Theft application from the following link:
Norton Mobile Security Lite
http://goo.gl/AEMAV
Now let's talk about Norton, a well-known anti-virus company. Its mobile phone security application is unfortunately only available for Android. This application protects the phone from viruses and malware and also gives the location of the phone like other applications in case of theft, it gives the option to delete data as well as remotely lock it. ۔
Its privacy guard provides protection while browsing on mobile phone. By scanning the applications on the phone, it is possible to know whether any application is dangerous or suspicious. It also has a feature to block calls and SMS. This application can be downloaded for free from Android Marketplace.
Everest is also a well-known anti-virus company. For PC, just as their anti-virus has the best performance, so has the security application available for their mobile.
Avast Mobile Security
http://goo.gl/viYLN
Avast Mobile Security is also only available for Android. It is important to mention that it has many features and it is a completely free application. If you compare Everest with other free and commercial applications, you will find a few other features besides all the features.
It includes real time protection, customizable updates, privacy reports, web shield, call and message filtering, firewall and application manager. If the device is stolen, it has all the options other than restoring the phone book, in fact it does not have a backup feature. However, the location of the device can be known, data can be deleted remotely from it, remotely the phone can be blocked, emergency alarm can be set and even alert if someone changes the SIM in the phone. Can also be received.
In addition, it has a unique feature like App Disguiser that can be used to rename installed applications. This makes it a bit more complicated to access your personal data in case of mobile theft. Also, turning on Stealth Mode makes the Everest icon disappear. In this way, the thief does not even know that he is being tracked.
Gadget Track
www.gadgettrak.com/products/iphone
GadgetTrak is an application only available for iOS. It not only tracks the stolen mobile but also takes a picture of the thief. In tracking it indicates the location of your device so that you can easily know where the device is at the moment.
Better location tracking can be achieved with GPS on, but it is also possible to know the location of the device when it is off. Settings can be locked with the help of this application, so it is not possible to change them. Additionally, deleting applications may be prohibited. This way the thief will not be able to delete any application including gadget track. The app is available on the App Store for ڈالر 4.
Conclusion When it comes to
privacy and security, it is better to use a security application than to regret it later. We can't say that using these applications will make your phone completely safe from theft, but at least you will have the option to know where the phone is and lock it. You can compromise a lot.
If you are using a security application, let us know about it and if you try any of the applications we have mentioned, be sure to let us know what you think the experience has been like for you.
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