10 Must-Have Android Privacy & Security Apps for 2017 (Updated NordVPN List)
May 24, 2017. This year has seen some of the biggest hacks in history. For example, Yahoo, who admitted one of the largest breaches last year, announced about another hack in February, which might have affected millions of users. Gmail has been experiencing a large-scale sophisticated phishing scam, and even CNN was hacked. If big organizations with sophisticated security systems can be broken into, what about any ordinary Internet user?
All digital devices, if unprotected, become one of the easiest data breach targets for an average hacker.
Here’s the list of the hottest security apps for Android in 2017:
Signal is an encrypted messaging and voice calling app that provides end-to-end encryption to secure all communications. The app can also verify the identity of people one is messaging with and the integrity of the channel they are using. When texting with non-Signal users, one has an option to invite them to an encrypted conversation via Signal.
NordVPN (Virtual Private Network provider) is a must-have encryption app. A VPN encrypts the data traveling between the user and the Internet and re-routes it through a VPN server. , and is the best security mechanism to ensure the Internet traffic remains confidential. NordVPN has a reputation of focusing on security and having a zero logs policy, is fast and easy to use. NordVPN’s app for Android devices is focused on user experience and is very easy to work with. The app re-routes and encrypts all Internet traffic making the connection private and secured. For added security, NordVPN offers DoubleVPN servers.
Applock is an app that locks down various apps and protects a user’s phone from snooping by a curious co-worker or children. Users activate the app and enter a pin to protect their apps, including photos, Facebook, Whatsapp, Instagram, SMS and others.
Norton Identity Safe simplifies the task of remembering complex passwords: it saves all usernames and passwords and syncs them across Android devices. The app then securely stores all passwords in an encrypted Vault that only the user can access. Secure passwords can be created within the app. The app also allows for faster checkout as it fills in forms with the user’s bank information. Before visiting any website, Norton Identity Safe shows if it’s secure to access.
my Secure email is an email app for managing various email accounts from various providers, which puts security first. It offers encryption of sent emails, lock screen, password-protected digital signature and more.
DuckDuckGo is for those who want more private browsing experience. It’s a search engine that provides information from hundreds of sources, and keeps the search private.
Syncthing app synchronises files between two devices, such as a backup of an Android device to a user’s home computer. Any selected files are copied between devices via an encrypted connection. Data is not shared with a third-party cloud service, and users can add as many devices as they like.
Avira Antivirus Pro protects your Android device from malicious apps, banking Trojans, and other mobile threats. It comes with anti-virus scanner, app lock and even phone finder.
Cerberus Anti-Theft is an anti-theft application, used to recover a misplaced, lost or stolen Android device. It’s not just a “find my phone” app or a phone tracker – the app has many unique features, such as remote access and complete uninstall protection.
NoRoot Firewall is an Android firewall app that helps manage outgoing Internet connections by allowing the user to grant or block access to all apps, one at a time. The user can allow or deny access based on IP address, hostname or domain name.
Since most of our valuable information is stored online, it’s important to know that it’s secure. Besides security and privacy apps, everyone should use common sense when sharing information on their devices, encrypt when using public Wi-Fi and always use strong passwords.
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