An independent testing lab released the results of their research to show that one company came out on top. AV-Test released the data from its six month long Android mobile security app stress test, last week, and assigned scores to the products from a number of different companies, identifying a clear leader. The highest overall score was assigned to one company though there were 21 that underwent the test. Norton Mobile Security was seen as the best performing by the independent German testing lab. There were 21 different apps tested…
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Mobile security goes beyond malware protection
Many smartphone owners are forgetting that there are risks to using their devices other than viruses. Android device users concerned with mobile security are being advised to look beyond malware when it comes to the worries that they have and the efforts that they take to protect themselves. Though malware is an issue, it is still a notably more common occurrence in PCs than smartphones. In the case of Apple, the strict control that the company holds over what can be downloaded its store has kept the vast majority of…
Read MoreMobile security product for Android unveiled by Trend Micro
The announcement stated that the product allows for faster scanning for malware and data backup. Trend Micro has just announced the launch of its Mobile Security 3.0, which provides protection for Android devices and will extend its coverage to Facebook, provide users with data backup over the secure cloud at Trend Micro, and gives its users speedier malware scanning. The company explained that the upgrade is in response to the rising and evolving threats over Android. According to the Trend Micro regional director of digital marketing and consumer business, Terrence…
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