The best security applications for Android

The best security applications for Android

Privacy and security have become essential concerns for any user; The threats that threaten us are increasingly more and more sophisticated. Luckily, in addition to applying common sense, you also we have varied and very effective protection measures.

When we search Google for security applications, the results pages are filled with antivirus applications, however, this is only part of what really exists because there are lots of applications that can increase our security, in addition to antivirus. Most of these applications are also quite easy to use and do not consume excessive resources. Let's see some of the best security apps that we can currently find available for Android.

Android Device Manager

The Android Device Manager (Android Device Manager) is a anti-theft service that will allow you to locate any of your Android devices (as long as it has Google Play Store). With Android Device Manager you'll be able to locate and clean your device, reset your device's lock screen PIN, set an alarm so the device can be found, and more, from the ADM website. In addition, the service is completely free and is one of the essential security applications.

Find my device
Find my device
Developer: Google LLC
Price: Free

Lock (AppLock)

AppLock is one of the most downloaded security apps and does exactly what its name suggests, block applications 

With AppLock you can enjoy set a pattern, passcode or fingerprint protection (from Android 6.0) to block FaceBook, Snapchat, WhatsApp, Gallery, SMS messages, Contacts, Gmail, Settings, calls or any application ». In this way you can "prevent unauthorized access, protect your privacy and guarantee security."

As well you can hide photos or videos, which disappear from the gallery so that no one can snoop.

The app was not found in the store. 🙁

DuckDuckGo Search & Stories

Simple: unlike Google, DuckDuckGo is a search engine that doesn't track or store your activity, thus protecting your privacy: "we do not collect or share your personal information."

DuckDuckGo is the search engine that doesn't track you. Our "Search & Stories" application offers you absolute privacy thanks to a smarter search and some "stories" that you will love.

DuckDuckGo Private Browser
DuckDuckGo Private Browser
Developer: DuckDuckGo
Price: Free

Ghostery Privacy Browser

Ghostery it is one of the best web browsers for Android; The application will show you the tracking that each website makes of your activity and will offer you the option of disable such trackers. trackers and ad networks used by each website.

It is one of the essential security applications for those who want to surf the Internet while keeping their privacy safe, although it is not a browser that stands out precisely for its speed.

Ghostery Privacy Browser
Ghostery Privacy Browser
Developer: Ghostery, Inc.
Price: Free

GlassWire - Data Usage Privacy

GlassWire will allows you to see which applications are consuming your mobile data and it shows you in a live graph the amount of data that each of your apps consumes. In addition, you will receive an alert when a new application is consuming too much data.

It's a great way to see how much data each of your apps is consuming, and a great way to detect any strange activity that may be happening in the background: if an app suddenly starts to consume too much data, your safety may be at stake.

GlassWire Data Usage Monitor
GlassWire Data Usage Monitor
Developer: Domotz Inc
Price: Free

LastPass

LastPass is a password manager that allows you to save logins, create online shopping profiles, generate strong passwords, keep track of personal information, and more. You can safely access your information from any device just by remembering a single password, your LastPass master password. LastPass will complete the logins for you and sync your passwords between devices.

LastPass Password Manager
LastPass Password Manager
Developer: LastPass US LP
Price: Free

Resilio Sync

With Resilio Sync you can enjoy transfer files directly between devices creating your own cloud storage service, your computer, so you don't have to resort to services like Dropbox. Google Drive, etc.

Resilio Sync
Resilio Sync
Developer: Resilio Inc.
Price: Free

And also…

Signal Private Messenger

Signal - Private Messaging
Signal - Private Messaging

The Tor Project (three Android apps)

Orbot Proxy with Tor
Orbot Proxy with Tor
Developer: The Tor Project
Price: Free
The app was not found in the store. 🙁
OONI Probe
OONI Probe
Developer: The Tor Project
Price: Free

TunnelBear VPN

TunnelBear VPN
TunnelBear VPN
Developer: TunnelBear, LLC
Price: Free

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