Lookout Security, Internet security research firm, noted in the last six months, the attacks of malicious programs on Android's doubled.
Until now, there are about 6 billion downloads Android applications. However, because of its open-source, Android vulnerable to attack by malicious programs.
Android is the most widely used operating system. According to research firm Nielsen, its market share reached 43 percent at the end of August.
Until last June, there were 1-5 per cent of the Android smart phone mobile malicious code or malware infection.
To prevent such crimes, Symantec launches latest version of the Android security application, Norton Mobile Security for Android 2.0.
Symantec itself found that the number of malicious programs that are unique to Android increased four-fold from a year ago.
In this section, Norton Mobile Security for Android 2.0 is applied to the device Android HTC Desire S.
Installation Process
The installation process Norton Mobile Security for Android 2.0 is quite easy. All the instructions easy to follow. The process did not take long.
Just because a program that Tempo try not from the Android Market, before the installation process, Unknown Source feature must be activated in the Settings menu.
After that, all processes run smoothly. When finished, return Unknown Source must be turned off and Norton Security icon will appear.
Interfaces
User interface of Norton Mobile Security for Android 2.0 is very simple with the dominance of black and yellow. There are five main menu on the front page.
The five menus that are Anti-Theft, Anti-Malware, Call & SMS Blocking, Web Protection, and Subscription which shows the number of days remaining of the license.
Anti-Theft
If your Android phone is lost or stolen no need to worry. Therefore, Anti-Theft feature can lock the device remotely.
Prior to use, Norton Mobile Security will prompt you to enter a password. That way, only you can unlock this feature.
Once inside the feature Anti-Theft, there will be some menus, like Locate Remote, Remote Lock, Remote Wipe, SIM Card Lock, and Security Wipe.
By enabling all these functions, your phone can be controlled remotely. How, just by sending a short message or SMS.
If you want to know where your phone is lost, simply send an SMS Remote Locate to your number. Google will give the coordinates of mobile phones and the possibility of returning to your hand is big enough.
If you want to lock your phone, simply send an SMS Remote Lock. While the SIM Card Lock is a prime feature of Norton Mobile Security.
These features are rarely found in a type of mobile security. When activated, the phone will reject the new SIM card is inserted.
Call & SMS Blocking
In addition to preventing theft of information, Norton Mobile Security for Android 2.0 can block incoming calls or SMS that you do not want.
Tempo had tried both features and successfully. When trying to connect Android phone numbers and contact numbers that are blocked, direct sounded a warning, "The number you have called is not active."
Anti-Malware
Norton Mobile Security will protect you from various threats malicious programs. This antiphising protection feature will block fake sites scattered in cyberspace.
If you go to a fake site, Norton Mobile Security will immediately give warning. The LiveUpdate feature to ensure that your cell phone up to date against this type of malware that exists.
