"This constant companion keeps some of your most important data at your fingertips. That's why you need to be prepared in case your device ever leaves your side," says Lutz Blaeser, MD of Intact Security. "After all, your smartphone may be replaceable, but what about its contacts, messages, photos and private accounts? The only way to ensure you keep all that information safe is to install a security program on your smartphone."
Avira has released a free Android security app for all their anti-theft needs. "Available on the Android market, the Avira Free Android Security is designed to help users ensure their data is safe when their phones go missing or are stolen," explains Blaeser.
There are many features in this app to keep your phone safe. You can lock the phone remotely by logging on to the web console from any browser, pinpoint a phone's location on Google maps, or if someone finds your lost phone, they can call an alternate phone number to contact you. Avira will let you manage up to five devices on one account. Logging on to the web console will also let you see your battery life and records the security history of your device.
"Avira Android Security provides some of the most sought-after anti-theft options available, helping users remotely locate, lock, wipe and sound an alarm on their lost Android device. In addition to these features, you can also check the battery, SIM card and general information of your device, and get an instant overview of all the operations preformed remotely on the device via the official Avira Web Console for Android," says Blaeser.
