Increasing popularity of smartphones has brought with increasing mobile spam and viruses, spyware & other malware written specifically for mobile smartphones. Here we take a look at the Top 5 mobile phone security apps, from Kaspersky, Norton, F-Secure, Netqin and Trend Micro.
Kaspersky Mobile Security
Kaspersky claims that the suite of apps protects your mobile phone from viruses, worms, SMS spam and Trojans, and keeps your personal information safe. It also includes anti-theft. The software works in Symbian OS 9.1, 9.2, 9.3 Series 60 3rd (Nokia smartphones only) and Windows Mobile 5.0, 6.0, 6.1.
Kaspersky Mobile Security Anti-theft protection offers SMS block: If your handset is stolen, by remotely sending an SMS, the Kaspersky software blocks access to the smartphone. You can use the SMS option to remotely clean the memory of your lost or stolen handset, so that sensitive data doesnt fall into wrong hands. Also, in case someone flicks your cellphone and inserts a new SIM card, the SIM Watch option sends the new SIM card number to the original user, so that the thief can be traced.
The Kaspersky Mobile Security app also offers anti-spam protection from unwanted text messages. If you select this option, the software blocks spam messages and filters SMS by sender and by content.
Kaspersky Mobile Security Protection also offers protection from malware and network attacks targeted at your cellphone. This app has real-time antivirus scanning of all files and connections coming to the smartphone, and performs antivirus scanning of the cellphone’s memory and extension cards on demand. You can also schedule anti-virus scans in this app and set integrated IP firewall protection to defend your smartphone. Kasperksy Mobile Security will also automatically update signature databases whenever updates are available.
The company also offers free technical support for installing, activating, and changing settings on Kaspersky Mobile Security application.
