Webroot Software, Inc., the first Web security service company, today announced the launch two mobile security apps to protect for Android smartphones and make it easy for users to stay protected as they browse, text, and download apps on Android devices. A basic version, offering more limited features, is also available for free on the Android Market.
“We believe in protecting you as an individual, not just the device you use to connect to the Internet,” said Quinn Curtis, vice president of mobile solutions for Webroot. “With smartphones and tablets, we carry around vast amounts of personal data including our contacts, emails, passwords, and even financial information. This data is targeted by cybercriminals through malware, online scams, and device theft, and the market success of the Android mobile operating system provides the scale they need to make those attacks profitable. Webroot now can mitigate risks to Android users from malware, malicious websites, and personal information loss as they add smartphones and tablets as an extension of their daily lives.”
Web security firm Webroot Mobile Security for Android leverages Webroot’s antimalware and based URL Webroot Mobile security cloud scanning technologies to block threats and assess the safety of website links before a user clicks on them. Webroot can lock your device so nobody else can use it. Get the mobile & tablet security app from Webroot and browse, text, and download on your device, with confidence. Webroot Mobile Security for Android includes multiple features to protect a user’s personal information if the device is lost or compromised. Webroot can even protect your identity. If you’re sure your smart phone or tablet is lost forever, Webroot enables you to permanently wipe your personal data from it. Unlike other applications on the market, it also automatically checks device settings to ensure they are secure. The Webroot Tablet Security for Android app automatically:
- Protects your identity and personal information
- Blocks tablet threats before they infect your tablet device
- Locates your Android tablet if it’s lost or stolen
- Safeguards your privacy
- Keeps your device secure without interruptions
KEY FEATURES AND BENEFITS INCLUDE:
- Stops malicious apps and files from running on your device NEW
- Remotely locks device so it can’t be used by anyone but you*
- Scans apps before they are installed to ensure they are safe
- Scans web links & URLs to block harmful content before you connect
- Sends you a map showing device’s location*
- Sounds a loud alert to help you locate device nearby*
- Blocks text spam and unwanted telemarketer calls*
- Runs quietly in the background
- Checks for security updates everyday to ensure latest protection
- Won’t slow down your device or mobile browser
- Is light on device memory and battery usage.
Blocks mobile threats before they can infect your mobile device, without affecting performance:
- Scans apps before they are installed to ensure they are safe
- Scans web links and URLs to block phishing and other harmful content before you connect
- Runs quietly in the background and requires no prompting or interaction from you
- Checks for security updates every day to ensure you have the latest protection
- Will not slow down your device or mobile browser
- Light on memory and battery usage