Android’s security apps for smart phones

Security issues related to Smartphones are reaching new skies with an increase in Smartphone users. Smartphone, which has moved beyond being a mere communication device, is now playing a role of a personal assistant of its possessor. However, with increasing popularity, Smartphones are becoming more vulnerable to threats like being stolen, lost or misused. Android, as always, has come up with latest security apps to tackle with the problems related to Android based phones. Here we have a glimpse at a few of such apps tailored to handle various security related problems.

Android Device Manager: - (Freeware)

This free app is among the most desirable security app in the pack. This freeware can track stolen or lost device, ring at the max volume for seeking attention & even lock/conceal the device from the web interface. Truly a very handy app for protecting your sensitive data!!!

Antivirus, Security firewall: - (Price: - $9.99/a)

This app focuses not only on antivirus part, but also can do various aiding stuff. A free version of it is capable of detecting the presence of potential threats & paid one offers you to encrypt your data when you do bank transactions, management of apps, safety rules & many more interesting features…

The Guardian Project: - (Freeware)

This is basically a collection of applications that caters to security which includes a web browser acting as a VPN, an encrypted chat service, a secure camera app & many others. All the collectibles are worth giving a shot at all of them score above average & thus can be considered as a basic troubleshooter for all sorts of security related problems.

AppLock: - (Freeware)

This amazing app makes sure that all apps installed on a device will be opened only by its legitimate user. It provides locking option that can protect your applications, videos & snapshots. Even AppLock can be concealed from the outside world so that no stranger can lay his hand on your private stuff by uninstalling AppLock.

Cerberus Anti-Theft: - (Freeware)

This is probably among the most popular anti-theft app powered with lots of enticing features for tracking down stolen or lost device. Its web interface aides in tracking down the device’s location. You can lock the device, record audio from the microphone without getting noticed, can check call logs & other relevant information regarding the services. This is an excellent alternative to ‘Android Device Manager‘.

Lookout Security & Antivirus: - (Freeware)

Lookout is a counterpart of Android Security Firewall which is, unlike the latter one, is available for free of cost. It scores more as it combines all the services into a single interface. It comes with features like Anti-Theft, Anti-malware, contact backup etc.

No Root Firewall: - (Freeware)

As its name suggests, this app helps in setting up & configuring firewalls in order to prevent infiltration from strangers to steal your data. This is the only app that enables you to configure the firewall without accessing the root.

SSE- Universal Encryption App: - (Freeware)

SSE is all-in-one solution app that can encrypt text messages, manage passwords & encrypts files on the device. It has a wide repository of encoding algorithms & it lets the owner to choose the most suitable one.

Red Phone: Secure calls: - (Freeware)

The headphone can be used for encrypting phone calls. However, for encrypting call, both the parties must have this app installed on their device. It notifies both the parties for making them aware of availability of encryption facility when it is installed on both the communicating devices.

Ninja SMS: - (Freeware)

This adorable app opens in a floating window on the home screen which rules out the need of opening the app. It also encrypts messages to keep them secured.