Anti-virus software is becoming more popular for mobile phones with Internet applications.
Modern mobile phones are becoming more like small computers. In addition to calls and texts, email and Internet features are also popular for mobile phones. Most computer users are keenly aware of the protection offered by antivirus software for personal PCs and laptops. And as cell phones continue to develop into mobile microcomputers, software developers are rolling out antivirus software that helps protect consumers from cell phone viruses, which can potentially cause errors or lost data.
McAfee Virus Scan Mobile
As the market for antivirus software for mobile phones is fairly new, consumers may find that product choices are limited. Recognizable software developers such as McAfee have already begun to offer mobile products as recently as March 2009. McAfee's VirusScan Mobile product currently provides protection against threats which may be sent over short messaging services (SMS), multimedia messaging services (MMS), open wireless connections such as Wi-Fi and Bluetooth accessory connections. McAfee's software uses minimal phone resources to use, so consumers may continue to use the phone while the software checks for possible threats.
Kaspersky Mobile Security 9
Kaspersky's Mobile Security 9 product also offers antivirus software for mobile phones. Kaspersky's software not only protects phones from dangerous calls or messages, it can also prevent ID theft in case a phone is lost or stolen. Kaspersky's antivirus software also features family controls: It helps parents protect children from contacting or being contacted by certain numbers and, once installed on phone, can track young cell phone users with Google Maps and GPS Find for added security.
AhnLab Mobile Security
AhnLab, a South Korean security solutions provider, introduced security software for the iPhone and the Android in March of 2010, according to Nick Spence of InfoWorld. AhnLab has also produced software for BlackBerry cell phones. AhnLab's software offers consumers security from communication channels such as SMS, MMS and email attachments. AhnLab also offer a "Virus Scan and Cure" option on attachments as well as real-time monitoring of events and logs. The software also offers the option to update protections automatically or manually.
BullGuard Mobile Antivirus
BullGuard's Mobile Antivirus software blocks malicious content from incoming distribution channels such as SMS, MMS, email attachments or Bluetooth connectivity. Downloaded files are also scanned for threats. BullGuard offers 24/7 troubleshooting services and over-the-air updates to keep versions of the program current against the latest threats. BullGuard consumers can also launch their own phone scans whenever necessary.
F-Secure Mobile Security
F-Secure Mobile Security software offers protection against downloadable threats. Such threats include those transmitted through SMS, MMS, email, Bluetooth or web browsing. Using F-Secure while web browsing on a mobile phone blocks harmful websites from the device. F-Secure also offers theft protection. F-Secure continuously updates to keep the consumer's protection current against the latest threats. The software also makes the phone traceable, protecting against theft.
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