Close
  • Latest News
  • Big Data and Analytics
  • Cloud
  • Networking
  • Cybersecurity
  • Applications
  • IT Management
  • Storage
  • Sponsored
  • Mobile
  • Small Business
  • Development
  • Database
  • Servers
  • Android
  • Apple
  • Innovation
  • Blogs
  • PC Hardware
  • Reviews
  • Search Engines
  • Virtualization
Read Down
Sign in
Close
Welcome!Log into your account
Forgot your password?
Read Down
Password recovery
Recover your password
Close
Search
Logo
Logo
  • Latest News
  • Big Data and Analytics
  • Cloud
  • Networking
  • Cybersecurity
  • Applications
  • IT Management
  • Storage
  • Sponsored
  • Mobile
  • Small Business
  • Development
  • Database
  • Servers
  • Android
  • Apple
  • Innovation
  • Blogs
  • PC Hardware
  • Reviews
  • Search Engines
  • Virtualization
More
    Home Latest News
    • Mobile

    Apple iOS Apps to Improve iOS Mobile Device Security

    By
    Don Reisinger
    -
    October 17, 2014
    Share
    Facebook
    Twitter
    Linkedin

      PrevNext

      1Apple iOS Apps to Improve iOS Mobile Device Security

      1 - Apple iOS Apps to Improve iOS Mobile Device Security

      by Don Reisinger

      2Find My iPhone for Location-Tracking

      2 - Find My iPhone for Location-Tracking

      Apple’s own Find My iPhone app is a must-have for those who want a free way to check in on their devices. The app allows users to see the location of their products, send it a sound signal to locate it if it’s nearby and remotely wipe all of its data if it’s stolen. Find My iPhone is a great app for those who have been subject to theft.

      31Password Keeps the Passwords Safe

      3 - 1Password Keeps the Passwords Safe

      1Password provides a single repository for users to keep all of their passwords safe and sound. The app, which is available for free in Apple’s App Store, lets users store everything from account logins to bank information. The app also creates strong passwords for logins, requiring users only to remember a single login password to access their data. One other nifty feature is that 1Password works with Touch ID to add another layer of security.

      4LastPass Will Keep Passwords Safe, Too

      4 - LastPass Will Keep Passwords Safe, Too

      If 1Password earns high marks for its features, LastPass should, as well. LastPass, also a free download from the App Store, will let users store everything from bank information to Web logins within the app. The app also supports multifactor authentication to reduce the chances of password theft. Like 1Password, LastPass creates a hard-to-determine password for all accounts and requires users to remember only their own personal key for access to those services.

      5Kryptos Creates Encrypted Voice Communications

      5 - Kryptos Creates Encrypted Voice Communications

      Kryptos is a great app for those who are concerned that someone might be listening in on their conversations. The app, which is free, allows users to encrypt their voice communications with 256-bit AES encryption. There is a monthly fee for the Kryptos service, however, which will run customers $10 per month.

      6Lookout Provides Backup and Goes Searching

      6 - Lookout Provides Backup and Goes Searching

      Lookout is similar to Find My iPhone in that it allows users to quickly locate a device that might be stolen or lost. The app also includes support for backing up data and can even call a missing device through a browser to help locate it. Like many other apps included in this roundup, Lookout is available at no charge.

      7Trend Micro Mobile Security Protects Against Privacy and Device Loss

      7 - Trend Micro Mobile Security Protects Against Privacy and Device Loss

      Trend Micro has long been a big name in security, so it’s no surprise that the company is playing hard for supremacy in mobile. The free app Trend Micro Mobile Security provides a range of services, including “safe-surfing” while on the Web, tracking data usage to avoid extra charges, and constantly looking around for online threats and privacy invasions to keep devices safe. One other important feature: It has a malware scan to make sure no malicious apps are running on a device.

      8Norton Snap QR Code Reader Protects Against Phishing

      8 - Norton Snap QR Code Reader Protects Against Phishing

      QR codes are convenient ways to share links with others, but they can also create worrisome phishing scams. That’s where the free Norton Snap QR Code Reader comes in. The app analyzes a QR code before it allows the browser to connect, effectively limiting the chances of a phishing attack. It’s worth having for those who often snap QR codes.

      9Pic Lock 3 Ultimate Safeguards Important Information

      9 - Pic Lock 3 Ultimate Safeguards Important Information

      Pic Lock 3 Ultimate is another free app that helps protect data, no matter where it is on a device. For instance, the app can camouflage a home screen from prying eyes, has a decoy mode that reverses certain passcodes, and can lock everything, including photos, videos and contacts if someone is trying to access them.

      10Intego VirusBarrier Stops Malware

      10 - Intego VirusBarrier Stops Malware

      Intego VirusBarrier is a 99-cent app that does exactly as its name might suggest: scan documents or other files that hit the iOS-based device and scan them to ensure they don’t include viruses or spyware. It’s not clear how successful it is at finding malware, but those seeking a cheap option to scan bad stuff might find it suitable.

      11Kaspersky Safe Browser Protects You Against the Web

      11 - Kaspersky Safe Browser Protects You Against the Web

      Kaspersky Safe Browser is designed to filter out malicious links when users are surfing the Web. The app might prove useful for parents who want to stop kids from accessing adult content, violence, games or other content they deem inappropriate for users. The content filtering works quite well and is worth checking out.

      PrevNext

      MOST POPULAR ARTICLES

      Android

      Samsung Galaxy XCover Pro: Durability for Tough...

      Chris Preimesberger - December 5, 2020 0
      Have you ever dropped your phone, winced and felt the pain as it hit the sidewalk? Either the screen splintered like a windshield being...
      Read more
      Cybersecurity

      Visa’s Michael Jabbara on Cybersecurity and Digital...

      James Maguire - May 17, 2022 0
      I spoke with Michael Jabbara, VP and Global Head of Fraud Services at Visa, about the cybersecurity technology used to ensure the safe transfer...
      Read more
      Cloud

      Why Data Security Will Face Even Harsher...

      Chris Preimesberger - December 1, 2020 0
      Who would know more about details of the hacking process than an actual former career hacker? And who wants to understand all they can...
      Read more
      Cloud

      Yotascale CEO Asim Razzaq on Controlling Multicloud...

      James Maguire - May 5, 2022 0
      Asim Razzaq, CEO of Yotascale, provides guidance on understanding—and containing—the complex cost structure of multicloud computing. Among the topics we covered:  As you survey the...
      Read more
      Big Data and Analytics

      GoodData CEO Roman Stanek on Business Intelligence...

      James Maguire - May 4, 2022 0
      I spoke with Roman Stanek, CEO of GoodData, about business intelligence, data as a service, and the frustration that many executives have with data...
      Read more
      Logo

      eWeek has the latest technology news and analysis, buying guides, and product reviews for IT professionals and technology buyers. The site’s focus is on innovative solutions and covering in-depth technical content. eWeek stays on the cutting edge of technology news and IT trends through interviews and expert analysis. Gain insight from top innovators and thought leaders in the fields of IT, business, enterprise software, startups, and more.

      Facebook
      Linkedin
      RSS
      Twitter
      Youtube

      Advertisers

      Advertise with TechnologyAdvice on eWeek and our other IT-focused platforms.

      Advertise with Us

      Menu

      • About eWeek
      • Subscribe to our Newsletter
      • Latest News

      Our Brands

      • Privacy Policy
      • Terms
      • About
      • Contact
      • Advertise
      • Sitemap
      • California – Do Not Sell My Information

      Property of TechnologyAdvice.
      © 2021 TechnologyAdvice. All Rights Reserved

      Advertiser Disclosure: Some of the products that appear on this site are from companies from which TechnologyAdvice receives compensation. This compensation may impact how and where products appear on this site including, for example, the order in which they appear. TechnologyAdvice does not include all companies or all types of products available in the marketplace.

      ×