Trend Micro Mobile Security provides full-service malware protection but can be a bit twitchy when identifying misbehaving apps. Pros Easy malware scanning: When you start up Trend Micro Mobile Security, the app details how the company handles your data and walks you through permissions. Then tap a smallish Scan button to check your device for malware.

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Trend Micro displays any suspicious apps it finds, explains why the app may be misbehaving, and offers to remove the offending app. Trend Micro also monitors new and updated apps for problems. Control scanning details: Trend Micro gives you control over how much information you want to see from scan results, from just-confirmed dangerous apps to any signs of possible fraud.

You can tell Trend Micro to trust apps it flags as potentially dangerous. Trend Micro can scan your memory card, scan the installation package of a Google Play app prior to installation, and scan apps from non-Google app stores. You can also schedule scan times. High marks on malware detection: Trend Micro's security app earned high scores on the suite of tests run by an independent security and antivirus research firm, for both malware detection and usability. Good collection of security tools: A free version offers antivirus protection. With a $29.99 annual subscription, the app checks instant messages for dangerous links; monitors website monitoring; and offers system-cleanup, parental-control, call-blocking, and lost-device tools.

Cons Overly sensitive malware detection: Using the normal setting for scan results, the app recommended removing Slack because it offered hacking vulnerabilities and posed a privacy risk. Scanning at the highest setting, the app recommended removing 25 apps, including MLB's At Bat, Google's PhotoScan, and the open-source OpenVPN for Android client. Explanations of why an app was flagged for removal - 'Attackers can modify this app to give it malicious capabilities,' for example - offer little insight into real-world risk.

Bottom Line Trend Micro Mobile Security offers a broad collection of highly rated security tools for monitoring the safety of your phone. One downside: The app can identify seemingly safe apps as potentially malicious, but you can easily mark trusted apps as safe. From Trend Micro Mobile Security for Android Antivirus and Performance Booster provides comprehensive protection for Android smartphones and tablets and delivers 99. Dell d630c pci serial port driver windows 7. 9% malicious app detection. It safeguards against ransomware, malicious apps, fraudulent websites, and identity theft. It secures your data and privacy by allowing you to find, lock, or erase your device if it goes missing. Mobile Security for Android blocks malware on Google Play before it can be installed.

It also provides a locking feature to prevent unauthorized access to any installed app (great for parents). Enjoy your digital life safely with Trend Micro Mobile Security. Key benefits: Protects against ransomware, fake banking, shopping, and financial apps. Guards your privacy on Facebook and safeguards kids online. Helps prevent identity theft and blocks dangerous links in messaging apps including WhatsApp. Finds your lost phone or tablet and warns you about unsecured Wi-Fi networks.

App lock to prevent unauthorized access to device settings and chosen apps. Increases device performance with app manager, system tuner, battery saver and memory boostWith nearly 30 years of Internet security leadership, Trend Micro delivers 99. 9% malicious app detection.

So you can enjoy your digital life safely. Per AV-TEST Institute during 2014-2016 bi-monthly testing periods, compared to the industry average of 98% (May 2016). The Free version: Antivirus Scanner and Protection- Billing Security - an extra layer of protection against fake banking, financial and shopping apps that trick you into giving up account and personal information- Privacy Scanner for Facebook- Battery Saver and Status - Memory Booster and Status- Just-a-Phone - kills non-essential background processes - 7-day Trial of the Premium Features (After 7 days, you can upgrade to the Premium version or keep using the free features.

) The Premium (PAID) app version: Malware Blocker - an industry first. This innovative antivirus feature detects and blocks apps with malware before they install and damage your device and your data. Other products can only block malicious apps after they have been installed and can cause damage.

Malware Cleaner - removes malware and restores your smartphone's normal settings. Lost Device Protection - features that let you find, lock, and wipe a missing device. Privacy Scanner - warns you of apps that could expose your personal information.

Vulnerability Scanner - warns you of apps that could be exploited by hackers. Safe Surfing and Call & Text Filtering - helps keep you and your kids safe from unwanted contact and content. App Lock - User selected apps (including system settings) can be blocked from unauthorized use. Pre-install scanning - Detects malicious apps from Google Play before they are installed on your device. Auto Just-a-Phone - automatically kills non-essential background processes during calls when your battery is low. Smart Power Saver - intelligently manages your network connections to use less battery power.

Wi-Fi Checker - Notifies you when connecting to an unsecure network. App Manager - Helps free up device space by displaying each app's last used date and storage space, and enabling easy app removal. Malware blocker feature is not compatible with certain devices. Please check the following webpage for the list of incompatible devices: http://www.trendmicro.com/mobile-security/pre-install-unsupported-devices. Full Specifications What's new in version 8.2 New in version 8. Updated apps now remember past trust setting, unless new security risks are found.

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Misc bug fixes. General Publisher Publisher web site Release Date February 17, 2017 Date Added February 17, 2017 Version 8.2 Category Category Subcategory Operating Systems Operating Systems Android Additional Requirements None Download Information File Size 3.53MB File Name External File Popularity Total Downloads 33,496 Downloads Last Week 19 Pricing License Model Free Limitations 30-day trial Price Free.