Protect Your Smartphone with Mobile Security Software

Posted on Jun 2nd 2011

Did you know that browsing the Internet on your smartphone can be just as risky as browsing on your PC without antivirus software? According to CNN, mobile phones pose a unique security risk to consumers and businesses alike as increasing numbers of consumers report storing personal information such as bank account numbers and passwords as well as critical business data on their phones. While most businesses have protection in place, many individuals do not. 

Viruses and malware can be downloaded via third-party apps and used by hackers to access your personal and business information. Additionally, personal data can be accessed on lost or stolen phones, leaving users vulnerable to identity theft.

Why you should invest in mobile security software:

• Surfing online puts your phone at risk from being infected by viruses and malware
• You accidentally forget your smartphone in a restaurant and someone else picks it up
• You accidentally drop your mobile phone on the floor and it breaks, losing all of your stored data

Fortunately, there are steps that can be taken to reduce or eliminate the risk of having sensitive data accessed or stolen in the unfortunate case of a lost or stolen mobile device or a virus-ridden phone. Cellular Accessories For Less offers a number of options to suit your unique mobile security needs:

For businesses using BlackBerry devices: BlackBerry Enterprise Server 

• Remotely manage data and access on each registered BlackBerry device
• Antivirus and malware protection to prevent access to business data
• Encryption and the ability to secure your e-mails with digitally signed documents
• Flexible security architecture for IT management to impose a lock-down on a device, wipe data and wirelessly enforce security settings such as Bluetooth lockout on lost or stolen BlackBerry mobile phones.
• Block or limit access to third-party applications 

For individual smartphone users: BullGuard Mobile Security 10

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  Antivirus and Antispyware: Protect your phone data with real time detection and removal of viruses and spyware.
• Antitheft: Lock your device to prevent unauthorized access to your contacts and data, tracks down your phone with the use of its integrated GPS tracking function and allows you to check on your current and previous locations. The Wipe function allows you to destroy all data on your phone and storage card in case the device is stolen.
• Parental Control: Monitor your child's phone activity to keep them safe
• Basic Backup: Save your contacts and calendar to your online account and restore them in case the device is damaged or lost.