hacker+quest+(smartphone+protection+options)

 Overview
Hackers have a whole new array of opportunities with which to steal from others as smartphones grow increasingly in popularity. One of the major worries concerning hackers and smartphones today is that users are simply unaware of the real threat they pose. Many websites are not protecting usernames and passwords effectively enough to protect smartphone users. In late February the New York Times published an article about the dangers [|hackers] pose on the growing number of smartphone users. The article discussed what software was available for owners to purchase or download to protect their sensitive material three of the most popular suggestions are discussed in more detail below. The NYTimes original article posted a few additional options that can be accessed [|here]. Protect your smartphone with any combination of these three or others that can be found because as we become more reliant on smartphones the more appealing they become to hackers.

1. [|Droid Securit]y- This app has a free version and an updated version one free of advertisements that can be downloaded for 9.99. The protection can either focus on protection or back-up assistance. The app can be set up to perform regular checks for spyware at various intervals including weekly or bi monthly. The app also boasts that it will check apps prior to downloading for harmful malware. Malware I becoming more of a threat to mobile phones as the numbers of users increases.  2. [|Lookout]- Lookout is a free security program that protects smartphones from the dangers of hackers. The programs features include protection against malware and spyware, viruses, and can back up your phone. Also, Lookout can help find a lost or stolen smartphone. This app is available for use with Windows Mobile, Blackberry, and Android platforms. Lookout currently has over 4 million subscribers and boasts some of the highest rankings in app stores.  3. [|Kaspersky]- Kaspersky is another option for protecting your smart phone. Kaspersky offers slightly different options in terms of protection and can be purchashed for one year at a price of 29.95. Kaspersky will be able to clean the memory of a stolen or lost phone. It will also be able to block unwanted phone calls of text messages from certain numbers. Kaspersky published a number of studies about protecting smartphones and has been adapting its program to better protect its users.

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