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The freedom of Android also gives bad guys the freedom to
attack you. Stay safe with these handy apps.
avast!
Mobile Security
Free
Free
This completely free app packs in a ton of security features, like remote wipe,
remote-lock, app management, safe Web browsing, a battery manager, and as an
added bonus, a an anti-virus engine that received top marks from independent
testing labs. It's incredibly lightweight, but it lacks a backup
feature.
Free, $9.95 per year
Bitdefender has all the features you'd expect in a top-tier Android security
app: on demand scans, automatic scanning of each newly installed app,
anti-theft tools, app reputation info, web security, and more. But its
laser-focus is on security, eschewing time consuming scans and using a super
fast cloud-based method. While the annual fee may be off putting, it's a third
of what other big name companies charge.
$2.99/month, $29.99/year
Though my Editors' Choice for paid Android security is Bitdefender Mobile
Security and Antivirus, Lookout's security app brings solid malware protection
and ingenious anti-theft tools to the table. Lookout has also led the
charge against
aggressive adware, and it has been known to push out fixes to core Android
issues before OS patches are released. It also has an impressive free version
once your free trial runs out, giving you access to core features that will
keep your phone safer.
Free, $1 per month
A major overhaul to this powerful password manager finally looks as good as it
performs. With LastPass, you can access your saved passwords, secure notes, and
filled forms from your Android, and you can also create new ones that will sync
to all your devices. The new version of the app ingeniously melds the password
manager with a built-in browser, putting the app's auto-login features at the
forefront. Staying safe has never been easier.
Free
Sometimes you just don't want people to bother you, and that's where Mr. Number
comes in. With this app, you can block calls and SMS messages from specific
people, code prefixes, and whole area codes. It can also help you fight back
against intrusive calls and texts with an easy spam-reporting system.
Free
Tor is probably more famous for providing access to the so-called "Dark
Web," but it's also a useful way to connect to the Internet while keeping
your movements private. Working with a special browser, Orbot connects you to
Tor within seconds. However, I did find that it sometimes takes a few attempts
to get online.
Free
The desktop version of this VPN service won an Editors' Choice
award for VPN, and it also works great on Android. With just a few taps,
your traffic is encrypted and routed through the developer's secure servers
keeping your activities safe from snoopers. If you need to check your bank
account or any other sensitive information over a public Wi-Fi network, this is
the way to go.
Search from android play store by name and find your favorite apps.
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