Online mobile threats are more prevalent than ever. In 2017 alone, Trend Micro blocked a total of 58,193,597 mobile threats, while mobile ransomware cases soared by at least 415%.
In the same timeframe, 108,439 unique banking malware samples and 4,662,992 malicious mobile app downloads were also detected.
Of these threats, 38.7% were found on iPhones and iPads, 27.3% on PCs and laptops, 18% on Android devices, and 9.9 on Mac computers based on Trend Micro’s Home Network Security report for January to December 2017.
These numbers are staggering and should be enough to scare consumers into investing in a tried and test mobile security application.
As consumer rely more heavily on their mobile devices, cybercriminals specifically make malware and programs to steal your personal information such as usernames, passwords, credit card details, bank account numbers, email addresses, and other personal details – all of which could be accessed if your mobile phone or tablet gets compromised.
Regular phone or tablet users should protect their mobile devices as they would their computers – investing in a reliable security application with the ability to safeguard against all types of mobile threats.
As one of the top mobile operating systems in the world, Android claims more than two billion active users. This share of the mobile device market is certainly desirable but includes the unenviable role of being targeted by cybercriminals and other malicious actors.
Among the top culprits in spreading mobile malware and similar cyber threats are fake websites, fraudulent emails, or malicious links from messaging applications like WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger.
Another source of Android viruses or malware is fake or malicious mobile applications. Mobile apps are a gateway for cybercriminals to get into your device. While Google is doing its best to keep these apps from spreading through Google Play, there have still been instances wherein they can creep back in.
Cybercriminals are always scheming on the next best malware or ransomware strain. That’s why it’s always best to keep your phone’s OS up-to-date and have the latest and strongest mobile security software.
Trend Micro Mobile Security for Android smartphones and tablets allows you to stay safe online, no matter where you are.
With advanced online protection and privacy, it is able to stop threats and block dangerous websites through SafeSurfing.
With Parental Controls, keep your children safe from malicious content online and monitor their time on the web.
Mobile Security for Android also improves your device’s performance and battery. Learn more about our Trend Micro Mobile Security for Android below.
Trend Micro Mobile Security for Android provides comprehensive protection for your Android devices. It prevents data theft, viruses, online threats like ransomware, and other ever-evolving threats - and can even help you track down your lost device. On top of those features, industry experts recently gave Trend Micro Mobile Security a 99.9% rating in malicious app detection.*
With more than 30 years of valued service, Trend Micro can assure an easy and reliable experience with its award-winning security - giving customers confidence and peace of mind that the security product does its job.
Trend Micro security products come with a whole lot of fantastic features, ensuring our customers get the best value for their money.
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AV Test Top Product: Delivers 99.9% malicious app detection per AV-TEST Institute during 2014-2016 bi-monthly testing periods, compared to the industry average of 98% (May 2016).
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Trend Micro Mobile Security for iOS is better than ever!
With Parental Controls now added, you can limit your kids’ access to specific websites.
Mobile Security for iOS also provides further protection by verifying websites before you visit them.
On top of this, Content Shield blocks unwanted or malicious online content, while also filtering social media and email links, and the content inside apps you use.
Trend Micro is also the first vendor that’s compatible with all browsers – including Safari. No need for alternative web browsers, we protect your mobile browsing!
With more than 30 years of valued service, Trend Micro can assure an easy and reliable experience with its award-winning security - giving customers confidence and peace of mind that the security product does its job.
Trend Micro security products come with a whole lot of fantastic features, ensuring our customers get the best value for their money.
AV Test Top Product: Delivers 99.9% malicious app detection per AV-TEST Institute during 2014-2016 bi-monthly testing periods, compared to the industry average of 98% (May 2016).
AV AV Comparatives: 100% Detection Rate
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Device Health Scan is a quick and easy program that ensures your Android device is fully protected.
Through virus scanning, it checks if your apps are safe from viruses or other vulnerabilities. System scanning inspects if all required permissions for Mobile Security are allowed, while security optimisation scanning makes sure your device security settings are fully optimised.
Real-Time Scan is one of the many features of Trend Micro Mobile Security for Android. When turned on, it can check for security threats in each of the apps you install on your device, assuring your device’s overall safety against vulnerabilities.
Mobile Security for Android includes Messenger Protection, which scans incoming URLs when using apps such as Facebook Messenger, Line, or WhatsApp.
This is customisable to three levels of protection:
System Tuner improves your mobile device's performance while also protecting your online privacy. It can increase your battery life, recover device storage space, optimise settings, and clean your web history.
On top of this, it is also able to switch off unused apps running in the background, while also force-quitting selected apps and clearing memory.
Trend Micro Mobile Security for Android optimises your device’s storage space. It simplifies to uninstall and remove unused or unimportant files that take up space on your device. Enable and disable preinstalled apps, view your apps’ details, and delete setup files you no longer need.
SafeSurfing protects your Android mobile device from unsafe websites. Modifying the level of security is up to you:
Trend Micro Mobile Security for Android features Parental Controls which allow you to block inappropriate websites, set time limits for Internet usage while allowing you to fully customise your protection level settings. It’s just another part of Mobile Security for Android that guarantees all the bases are covered.
Check your Facebook privacy settings and receive helpful recommendations to improve your privacy through the Social Network Privacy feature of Trend Micro’s Mobile Security for Android. Safeguard your online profiles and data through the program’s various qualities.
Add another layer to your mobile security with Secret Snap; this feature of Trend Micro Mobile Security for Android automatically takes photos when someone tries to unlock your device or locked apps.
Once this happens, you receive the captured images in your email. In case your phone gets stolen, Secret Snap will help identify who took it away.
Trend Micro Mobile Security for Android comes with the Lost Device Protection feature, helping in protecting your device and data if ever it gets stolen. Its Find My Android feature assists in tracking your lost, stolen, or misplaced device on a map through GPS or wireless networks.
It also has a slew of other features: Alert sounds an alarm on your lost device even if it is on silent; Remote Lock stops others from using your lost device; Remote Wipe deletes all data stored on your device; while Sim Card Lock stops anyone from using the device even if the SIM card is removed.
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