avast! Mobile Security for Android

avast! Mobile Security 2.0.4304 for Android - Antivirus and anti-theft protection

The company Avast Software has released the next version of its security software for mobile devices, Android-called avast! Mobile Security 2.0.4304. In addition to other new products and changes in this release includes simplified setup steps to prevent the theft of the module Anti-Theft.

The main function of the package avast! Mobile Security for Android is to detect and block viruses in established mobile applications and contents of memory. Scanning is performed on-demand and automatically at the first start of each new application. The fight against theft by using a remote control via SMS-messages and web-interface (location tracking device, enabling the siren, wipe, etc.).

ESET NOD32 Mobile Security

This solution provides a safe working with files, email, and other data that are on devices equipped with mobile platforms such as Windows Mobile and Symbian.

In addition to proactive protection, this product is capable of filter incoming messages and block unwanted spam-SMS/MMS. If modern computer memory consumption Antivirus is becoming less critical, mobile this question is still relevant. In this connection, NOD32 Mobile Security from the company ESET, whose products have always been known for its low system requirements, will be an effective solution to protect your device.

All suspicious files Mobile Security quarantines, where they can be repaired or removed by the user. In addition, the program provides comprehensive monitoring system and provides information about free space, battery level, running processes, Bluetooth-connected devices, etc. Built-in firewall scans all incoming and outgoing traffic, which makes safe operation on the Internet.

Mobile threats - the main trend in 2012

Segement threats to mobile devices have become the fastest growing this year, and, of course, is the main trend of the year.

According to global statistics in 2012, the number of unique malware detected only for the Android OS has grown by 17 times (!) Compared with 2011. Everyone knows that the Android because of its openness and high incidence of the most fertile ground for attacks and malicious users more interested in other mobile platforms. We have documented that the most active regions on the prevalence of such threats are Russia, China and Iran.

Threats by Android, is generally carried out the theft of various information from the device or sending paid SMS (signed by paid services). A new way to use steel attackers - transmission control device in their hands by placing it in a botnet, that is, get full access to the device (zombie device). This kind of threat ranking leaders who sign the user on the paid services (TrojanSMS.Agent and TrojanSMS.Boxer). In second place threat, whose purpose is to transfer the unit under full control intruders that can be installed on a new malware, data theft exercise, change device settings, use the contact list to send spam organization (DroidKungFu).

Mobile virus writers still prefer simple attacks

Despite concerns about the emergence of complex and multi-platform threats, hackers often use primitive methods of attack.

According to the study of anti-virus company Blue Coat, to date, the vast majority of virus writers, specializing in the creation of malicious software for mobile platforms, give their preference to use primitive methods of attack. Thus, the researchers believe, to messages about the appearance of new and more sophisticated mobile threats should be treated with less concern.

As found out in Blue Coat, are the most common viruses that can fulfill the demand dial premium-rate number, and conduct phishing attacks on the owners of compromised devices. The use of social engineering techniques, usually indicates that hackers are trying to steal a variety of user credentials or make various services to their subscribers with premium, the fee for which is transferred to the account of virus writers.

New virus controls 620 thousand mobile phones China's users

Malware is sending paid SMS-messages from mobile devices victims.

Experts of the company NQ Mobile discovered a new malicious program, which seeks to phone users. Virus called «Bill Shocker» already infected device 620 thousand Chinese users, and is a threat to vulnerable Android phones around the world.

The program is implemented in the most popular applications in China, including Tencent QQ Messenger and Sohu News. Infected version of the application in the future subject to third-party online stores and other third parties.

VIPRE Mobile Security - Anti-Theft functions

VIPRE Mobile Security - Mobile Anti-Virus protects Android-devices from malicious applications, theft or loss.

Use your smartphone or tablet without thinking about security - VIPRE Mobile protect them from most threats.

Remote lock

Lock your phone or tablet with a web site, to deny access to unauthorized persons and criminals from getting your personal information contained on Android-device. Protection of personal data on the mobile device - one of the most important security tasks.

Remote GPS positioning

VIPRE Mobile Security helps to find your smartphone or tablet on a map using the website VIPRE Mobile. You can track a location of your Android-device on an ongoing basis, providing a visual history of finding a smartphone or tablet.

Symantec Mobile Security - complex protection of mobile devices

Symantec Mobile Security is designed for complex protection of mobile devices, Android, and Windows from a variety of threats, as well as regulatory compliance.

Symantec Mobile Security blocks viruses, spam and malware, as well as allows you to centrally manage security policy-based and generate reports at the enterprise level. Symantec Mobile Security product uses an advanced anti-virus technology, an advanced firewall, and security features of SMS-spam. The application seamlessly integrates with Symantec Mobile Management.

Opportunities Symantec Mobile Security

• Comprehensive protection. Symantec Mobile Security provides security Android devices and Windows Mobile from dangerous threats with advanced anti-virus technology, improved firewall and anti-SMS-spam. Mobile Security protects the resources of mobile devices and compliance with formal requirements.

IObit Advanced Mobile Care will help to optimize the performance of your Android-device

Company IObit, world-renowned manufacturer of tools to protect and optimize the desktop, today announced its first product for the mobile platform Android.

Application called Advanced Mobile Care distributed free of charge and allows the owners of smartphones and tablets quickly and without the slightest difficulty for maximum performance for portable devices. In addition, the proposed product provides effective protection against a variety of threats that could face mobile users (including viruses, Trojans, spyware applications, etc.). The developers claim that the most common problems can be resolved with a single click.

Button 'Scan', located in the center of the main application window will perform a thorough scan the device for possible problems. When the scan finishes Advanced Mobile Care will report identified malware processes that consume too many resources and detected the file 'garbage'. After examining the report submitted, the user to solve any of the problems identified or fix any problems at the touch of a button. Special mention should be handy 'widgets' which launches the scanning procedure directly from the home page tablet.

App Manager component may seem a good alternative to the standard "box Applications" and will not only study the list of installed applications, but also quickly remove unwanted program or move it from the internal storage on the memory card.

Norton Mobile Security - a single mobile security service for iOS and Android

Symantec has announced the release of a new version of its flagship mobile security solution, called Norton Mobile Security. 

The main innovation for the end user is of a sudden transition to a single license for the two leading mobile platforms: Android and iOS. In the technical aspect of the major changes associated with the transition from the local security to security in the form of service.

Edition package Norton Mobile Security for individual users shows the desire of developers to make protection more affordable. In addition, Symantec plans to use proven technology for this product in their corporate decisions. As explained by representatives of the developers, the new mobile product Norton combines the features of mobile services and external services to provide security. It is assumed that in the future Norton products will be free to use on multiple devices per customer.

IKARUS mobile.security for Android Free

Classic antivirus IKARUS mobile.security the free version provides effective protection Free Android-smartphone from Trojans, malware and spyware applications.

IKARUS mobile.security Free - Free Antivirus for Android, provides basic protection for your mobile device from any type of malicious software: mobile trojans, phishing, and spyware applications.


Developer: IKARUS Security Software
License: Free / 0 USD
System: Android OS 2.2 and above / 4.1


Automatic verification of the applications and downloads, as well as automatic update antivirus databases can provide reliable protection for your Android-smartphone.

In addition, mobile antivirus IKARUS easy to use and efficient in the use of resources of mobile devices.

McAfee Mobile Security to protect mobile devices

McAfee has announced improvements to the software McAfee Mobile Security. Now, users of smartphones and tablet computers with Android can use the extra privacy, prohibit applications to access personal data without the user's knowledge.

With these new features consumers have access to an additional layer of protection to ensure that their privacy, and protection against financial fraud, identity theft and viruses. In the McAfee Mobile Security uses technology App Alert - the only commercially available technology, which not only tells the user the powers granted to applications, but also sends a query to the database network McAfee Global Threat Intelligence, containing information about the reputation of URL-addresses, to inform the user about the applications that are associated with dangerous Web sites, and (or) suspected of sending personal data to dangerous Web sites (for example, Web sites used by spyware and adware).

The volume of mobile applications is increasing proportionally to the volume of use of mobile devices. According to the company Google, published at the beginning of this year, the Android platform has been downloaded 20 billion applications, according to a recent analytical report by comScore, on the use of social media on mobile devices, 33 percent of applications requesting the user more power than they need. Publication Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, University of California at Berkeley, on the system of power in Android, says that 97 percent of users do not understand how the authorities relate to the risks associated with a particular application. In addition, a division of McAfee Labs found that about 5 percent of the applications in its database associated with dangerous URL-addresses. After receiving authority such applications may violate the privacy of the user and his or her privacy.

Symantec is a new protection for Android and iOS

Symantec has announced expansion of a portfolio of technologies for mobile devices

Symantec has announced a major expansion of a portfolio of technologies for mobile devices that will ensure safe operation of the e-mail protection and implementation of mobile applications for companies approach Bring Your Own Device.

Symantec is now able to offer the most complete enterprise system with enhanced control of devices, applications and protection from threats.

Bitdefender Sphere Security Protect your Smartphones and Tablets

Bitdefender Sphere Protects  your Smartphones and Tablets from loss or theft

Using Bitdefender Sphere, users can not only work effectively, but also to have fun on the Internet, and they will not be worried that the working platform is prone to virus attacks and the actions of spyware. This application will notify users of the potential threat. In addition, the tool allows you to create a reliable system of protection against spam, phishing attacks of various kinds in which confidential information is stolen.