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This has been a very busy week.
Two kids back in school and one more to go! We’ve done all the back to school shopping for clothes, back packs and paper and pencils but to me one of the most important back to school supplies is their mobile phones.
None of us leave home without phones which means that we are on them all the time… and that opens us up to some security threats. This year we are starting off better! I just discovered ESET Mobility Security and I tested it out on my husbands Note 2!
It took seconds to download and we were good to go!
ESET Mobility Security is an application that protects your Android smartphone and tablet.
I think this product is pretty brilliant. We’ve had something like this on our computers for a long time, but nothing like it for our mobile devises. With ESET Mobile Security you can explore the web with confidence while being protected by ESET’s Antivirus technology that scans files, websites and emails 24/7. Anti-Phishing shields your identity and personal data against theft (so important with the kids), while SMS & Call Filter helps you manage your time by making it easy to define who can contact you and when. All installed apps are scanned and organized with Apps Audit to show permission levels and what information on your phone or tablet they can access. In addition, proactive Anti-Theft increases the chances of recovering your lost or stolen device by enabling it to email you notifications, transmit its current location so you can track it on my.eset.com, sound an alarm, or even erase the contents remotely.
I plan to add this to all of our Android devices since you can install ESET on up to 5 devices on the same Google Play account, so you easily and economically protect all of your family devices.
It’s nice to know that we have that protection when downloading files and emails.
That always worried me before and this gives me total peace of mind. You can also scan your device with a touch of a button. Knowing that there were no threats found was very nice to see.
ESET also offers protection from these common threats:
- Phishing: an attempt to steal info like usernames, passwords, credit cards (and sometimes, indirectly, money) by masquerading in an electronic communication as a trustworthy source.
- Malware: “Malicious software” is software intended to damage or disable devices; gather sensitive information or gain access to your data.
- Ransomware: a type of malicious software (malware) designed to block access to a computer system until a sum of money is paid
How do you protect your mobile devices?
This looks like a great idea! I need to get this for my sons phone. Thanks for sharing.
I certainly need some virus protection on my phones and tablets. I am checking this out NOW!!
it is always in the back of my head
I can’t help but wonder if all the good files I get on my phone will destroy it one day
I do need this type of protection
luckily my phone hasn’t had any issues, and I hope that it stays that way. I should probably check this out to make sure of it.
I agree! It’s always better to be safe rather than sorry!
this sounds like a great application. My husband just downloaded one the other day after I explained to him that our smart phones are no different than a tablet or computer. We are vulnerable to threats. I will have to see which one he is using and check this one out in comparison!
I don’t usually keep information on my phone that would hurt me but I’d be I have info on there that I have no idea could lead to more into. I should probably look into this.. I do have an iPhone though.
What great protection! I’m getting my oldest a phone soon and I’ll have to look into this.
This would be great for my tablet! I have lost several computers to viruses so I want to keep it safe.
Wow, I need this. I never thought about securing my phone but you have opened my eyes!
Hello from one Blagaholic to another! I have a virus scan on my phone. They are so important and not many people think about it because they don’t realize that your phone is a mini computer.
I’ve never heard of this for the Android, I use a an I-phone so I don’t need to worry about these things.
That sounds like a great service. Something everyone can use.
Wow, what a great idea. I’m definitely going to have to check into this because it seems like something everyone should have.
I will have to let my husband know about this though. He has an Android phone.
How awesome! Great protection, I need it as much as possible. When my sons on the computer, I’m always helping him close things and all this stuff pops up! So annoying
Cool app. I’ll have to keep it in mind if my friends with Androids need it. Thanks for sharing.
Everyone must have protection on their phone and you could never be too careful. What a great idea this is!
I have had a smart phone for ages and never really thought about putting a security system on it like a regular computer.
I don’t use personal info on my smartphone, but my hubby does. This sounds like something he should look into getting for his phone!
As an Android Girl, I’m loving this. I’m not doing anything right now so I better look into this!
This is a great idea. I think I will be getting this for the kids
I had never heard of this before so i appreciate the review and the giveaway!
This is a great way to protect your devices. And in this day of age, we need it.
I think my favorite feature is that you can erase the contents remotely if you desire. This is a great thing in today’s world.
My daughter recently bought her own iPhone with her own money, and she has been worried about things such as viruses. I will have to tell her about Eset!
Protection like this is so important to invest in. I think it’s great for everyone, but with college starting up soon, I can’t help but think of the kids in the dorm rooms. What a great back to school present this would be.
Protection is so important nowadays for mobile devices! Thanks for sharing!
This is some great info! Thank for sharing!
I think with today everyone could really use this. Or everyone should use it.
This sounds like a really cool app. These days, we have to take drastic measures to protect everything.
Checking this out and also sharing with my daughter – often I wonder what if I lost my phone – how much info is on it!
I actually do not have protection for my mobile devices that I know of, but I should do something about that!
I never really put much thought into keeping things safe on my cell phone, but I should. This is a great wake up call.
I love the security features here with Eset. I especially like that you can put it on up to 5 devices, that’s a really great feature!
Sounds like a great app. I must say, I’m one of those iPhone users who should be more careful- I don’t even have a password on my phone. Luckily, I don’t store important information on it at all.
I have lot more devices than I would like to admit. I like any kind of protection for my devices.
I haven’t heard of ESET Mobility Security before, but it sounds like a great app. I don’t have any antivirus for my phone at the moment, but I think I should try out some.
I don’t have anything on our phones or tablets, so I really should look into this.
It’s crazy how we have all of these softwares for computers but not phones. I need this!
I think if I had a smart phone I would want this service. There’s no way to be completely safe, but of course you should do what you can!
I had installed security on my old phone, not sure if I have it on this one. will need to check. I bet many people do not think about it
My husband just got a new android based phone, I will have to tell him about this app!
I Could Really Use This I Lose My Phone ALL The Time I Must Get Thanks For The Great Giveaay!
That is so awesome! It is so important to keep devices safe!
Will check this out very soon. Thanks for the review and giveaway.
I really need to install something like this on my phone. I don’t do a lot of things on it for the fear that some kind of information breach will happen.
This sounds really cool! It’s a great idea to keep your devices protected!
I’m looking into this for my son, it’s so important!
I am embarrassed to say I did not know you could even put security measures on your mobile device. Thank you for the informative post!
What a great product! I admit my phone isn’t very secure!!