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You can't be too careful when it comes to Heartbleed. So to make sure all of your bases are
covered, check out TrendMicro's Heartbleed detector, which checks your phone, its apps,
and any cloud services they might use for Heartbleed vulnerabilities.
Available for: Android
Cost: Free
Wickr
Cost: Free
B-Secure Tracker
If you have lost your phone or if has been stolen, the B-Secure Tracker will help you track it
down. After logging into a web portal, users can track the location of their missing phone on
Google Maps and even remotely trigger the phone to take photos and voice recordings to
help catch thieves.
Available for: Android
Cost: Free
The Secure Content Locker is an MCM app that gives users remote access to corporate
resources. Employees are prompted for a Group ID, username and password, or
authentication token before they are granted access. All documents are stored and
protected by 256-bit AES encryption.
Cost: Free
There are multiple "master key" security flaws that affect all Android devices, and the
Bluebox Security Scanner checks to see if your device is vulnerable to any of them. It also
checks to see if your device allows "Unknown Sources" application installs and whether or
not installed applications are trying to exploit any master key vulnerabilities.
Available for: Android
Cost: Free
It may look a little cheesy, but Best Phone Security Pro is, well, one of the best-rated
security apps for the iPhone. Aside from a passcode or pattern lockscreen, in the event of a
theft, the app can capture the thief's photo, track their location, and track the number of
break-in attempts. It also has an alarm that can be set to go off if there are any unwanted
attempts to access the device.
Available for: iOS
Cost: $0.99
You never know who might be watching your mobile activity, so the Clueful Privacy Advisor
gives users "privacy scores" to let them know how much their privacy is being compromised.
The scores are tallied by scanning installed apps and determining how they use and/or
abuse personal information.
Available for: Android
Cost: Free
Average marketplace rating: 4.2 stars
RSA SecurID
Two-factor authentication is a great way to protect sensitive network data. RSA's SecurID
app allows employees to use their mobile device as their authenticator by generating tokens
for one-time use.
Cost: Free
Bitdefender's mobile anti-virus suite isn't just an anti-virus scanner, it's more of an all-in-one
package. Besides malware scans, other features include a privacy advisor, real-time web
security for browsing, and anti-theft measures.
Available for: Android
Cost: Free
eWallet
Mobile devices often play host a slew of personal information. The eWallet keeps it all
secure, locking down everything from bank and credit card information to passwords and
PINs with 256-bit AES encryption.
Cost: $9.99
Android Lost
For all of those times when you'll inevitably lose track of your phone, Android Lost lets you
not only locate your device, but control it via web or SMS. Users can read messages, wipe
their device, lock it, erase the SD card, set off an alarm, and more, all remotely.
Available for: Android
Cost: Free
SurfEasy VPN
SurfEasy offers Wi-Fi hotspot security, unblocks websites, and protects online privacy by
encrypting all of the data that goes in and out of your device. The only caveat is that free
users only get 500 MB of bandwidth per month; those seeking unlimited bandwidth need to
pay extra.
SecureWeb Browser
The SecureWeb Browser allows users to securely access the internet in real time and syncs
with Webroot's database of reputable URLs, allowing the app to flag malicious websites and
warn users if they try to visit them.
Available for: Android
Cost: Free
Though not strictly a security application, AirWatch's MDM Agent allows businesses to
enforce compliance and security policies to all deployed devices on their networks. It also
provides secure mobile access to corporate resources and remote wipe/lock capabilities.
Cost: Free
One of the highest-rated security apps in the Google Play store, ESET's antivirus suite offers
on-demand scans of both the hardware and apps, quarantine, and anti-theft measures. A
premium version upgrade is also available.
Available for: Android
Cost: Free