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Five free security apps for Android
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Monday August 16, 2010
Going Mobile
Monday August 16, 2010
Sometimes, the least of your worries with a lost phone is the replacement cost. The potentially sensitive data contained on that phone is much more troubling. This week, Doc runs down his top five favorite security apps for Android phones. Securely store your passwords, get antivirus protection and even recover your lost Android handset.
Show Notes
Password Master Trial
- You create a master password to access it.
- You can backup and restore your passwords.
- Add new ones.
- Edit existing passwords.
- Include Web information and notes.
- Note if and when the password expires.
Super Security
- All-around program that does a variety of useful tasks.
- Can find your missing device.
- Has its own app manager.
- Can help you manage running tasks to free up memory.
- Has a "Stongbox" where you can hide photos.
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Lookout
- Gives you anti-virus protection.
- Keeps your important data backed up.
- Can help you find your phone if you misplace it.
- Also available for BlackBerry and Windows Mobile devices.
- Scans each program you install.
Norton Smartphone Security
- In Beta testing for Android, also available for Symbian.
- Gives you remote lock and wipe.
- Anti-Malware protects you from mobile nasties.
- Call blocking abilities.
- Has LiveUpdate.
- Will eventually be a subscription service.
VeriSign VIP Access
- Quick and easy to sign-up.
- Adds an extra layer of protection doing online transactions.
- Supported by sites like PayPal, eBay, AOL, and many more.
- A new code is generated every 30 seconds and only you know your code.
- Makes secure transactions even more secure.
- You create a master password to access it.
- You can backup and restore your passwords.
- Add new ones.
- Edit existing passwords.
- Include Web information and notes.
- Note if and when the password expires.
Super Security
- All-around program that does a variety of useful tasks.
- Can find your missing device.
- Has its own app manager.
- Can help you manage running tasks to free up memory.
- Has a "Stongbox" where you can hide photos.
-
Lookout
- Gives you anti-virus protection.
- Keeps your important data backed up.
- Can help you find your phone if you misplace it.
- Also available for BlackBerry and Windows Mobile devices.
- Scans each program you install.
Norton Smartphone Security
- In Beta testing for Android, also available for Symbian.
- Gives you remote lock and wipe.
- Anti-Malware protects you from mobile nasties.
- Call blocking abilities.
- Has LiveUpdate.
- Will eventually be a subscription service.
VeriSign VIP Access
- Quick and easy to sign-up.
- Adds an extra layer of protection doing online transactions.
- Supported by sites like PayPal, eBay, AOL, and many more.
- A new code is generated every 30 seconds and only you know your code.
- Makes secure transactions even more secure.
