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The newest security app to hit Google Play is ESET Mobile Security, packing a similar feature set other such solutions do. In that sense, expect much more than basic malware and spam protection, with ESET’s app also including additional features like:
- Behavior-based detection that warns of any suspicious activity against your phone.
- Multi-layered anti-theft security system that relies on the phone’s built-in GPS receiver to help you locate it. In addition, there are Remote Lock, Remote Wipe and SIM matching capabilities.
- Call blocking that works in both directions (incoming and outgoing) and is thus suitable for parents to keep their children’s phone bills in check.
- Ability to define a Trusted friend, which is a contact that can receive an Alert SMS if an unknown SIM card is inserted into the phone. Moreover, this individual can also reset the user’s forgotten password if needed.
- Security Audit with Built-in Task Manager that provides information about all vital phone functions, including battery life, free disk space, running processes, Bluetooth, and device visibility.
- Uninstall Protection – secures the smartphone against unauthorized un-installation of ESET Mobile Security.
As usual we advise you to use common sense rather than specialized software. On the other hand, this could be an easier option and is better suited for enterprise users. It’s your call…
ESET Mobile Security (FREE) [Google Play link]
About The Author
Dusan Belic
Dusan has been using smartphones since their introduction and is now following the latest trends in the industry. The "convergence" is what he's most excited about, and writing about it is the next logical thing to do. He thinks that using a smartphone is what everyone who cares about their time should do. In addition to his interests in mobile phones, Dusan also loves to experiment with the latest web and mobile 2.0 services. The idea of accessing and managing your information from any device no matter where you are simply amazes him. Whether it's an online to-do list, note taking service or a video sharing social network, he's there to try it out. He admits though, he's still searching for the ultimate web-based organizational tool, which "sings" perfectly with the mobile PIM application. Dusan used to run SymbianWatch.com which later became part of IntoMobile. He lives in Serbia, South-East Europe, from where he edits the site on a daily basis.
