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Many users don't realize how important smartphone security can be. This is a very brief introduction to some reasons why every smartphone user should use some kind of security protection.
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Smartphone Antivirus Protection:Why you need it
Brian GongolInlandEcon.comMarch 20, 2014
Why have antivirus protectionon your smartphone?
1. Photos
If someone hacks orsteals your phone,they can take all of
your pictures and videos
2. Omnipresence
Other computers don't follow youinto the bathroom,the doctor's office,and to bed at night
3. Financial security
Phones are rapidly becomingfull-fledged digital wallets
4. E-mail security
E-mail is the"key to the kingdom"for an identity thief
5. Apps
You can't be sure thatevery app is safe
Other good reasons to haveantivirus protection on your smartphone
Locate/Kill Switch
Locate your phoneif it gets lost.
Wipe it clearif it's stolen.
Insurance
It's cheap insurance
Beyond antivirus
VirusesTrojan horses
keystroke loggers spyware
phishing sites
