This mobile security suite also gets top marks for the protection its antivirus engine delivers going by AV-Test’s findings (the other main test lab didn’t evaluate Norton recently). Norton Mobile Security for Android (opens in new tab) offers a wealth of features, including an App Advisor which is powered by Norton Mobile Insight, and vets apps for any possible privacy risks, or other unwanted behavior like being overly taxing on your battery (you can even get these evaluations before you install an application, which is very handy).

Head straight to the Bitdefender website to see more and sign up (opens in new tab) There are a lot of features on offer here, then, and the asking price is more than reasonable to cover a single Android device for a year (plus if you want to give the app a spin before you buy, there’s a 14-day free trial available). It’s also possible to completely wipe the device remotely if you so choose. The provided version is restricted to extremely light use at just 200MB daily, but still, that could be useful in a pinch.Īs mentioned, there are anti-theft capabilities here, and Bitdefender Mobile Security allows you to remotely locate and lock your device, or send a message to the phone or tablet (which could be very useful if you’ve lost it). There’s also a nifty privacy advisor tool that adds a layer of security to your smartwatch via its WearOn technology, which alerts you if you accidentally leave your phone behind - clever stuff.Īnother interesting extra is a bundled VPN, although don’t get too excited. Mobile Security gives you real-time protection for Google’s Chrome browser, and an autopilot feature that claims to be capable of making intelligent recommendations for security actions depending on your system and typical usage pattern.

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