ESET Mobile Security for Android gets an update

ESET rebuilt and redesigned ESET Mobile Security for Android. The next generation mobile product offers improved scanning, Anti-Phishing module and a completely redesigned user interface. The software enables Android smartphone and tablet users to enjoy safer mobile technology adventures with protection from both real world and digital threats.

Key features and benefits:

New user interface – Now tablet, landscape, tap and eye-friendly.

Free and premium features available at Google Play – When installed from the official Android app store, users will benefit from features of the ESET Mobile Security for Android for free. Upgrade to a full version of ESET Mobile Security for Android from within the app for comprehensive and total protection against both digital and real-world threats.

Enhanced antivirus scanning – Use variable depth scanning (quick/smart/deep) as well as scheduled and background scanning features. ESET Mobile Security is one of the few mobile security products for Android offering an advanced antivirus engine capable of detecting both known and unknown threats, including the recently discovered Android Master Key related vulnerabilities.

SMS ana call filter – Block SMS or incoming calls at specified times.

Security audit – Monitor installed application permissions such as location tracking, access to contacts, or in-app purchases to close any security loopholes.

Enhanced anti-phishing module and built-in USSD control features – Protect against phishing attacks and web-based attacks via malicious SMS messages, QR codes, or URL links.

“One of our goals with the new version of ESET Mobile Security for Android was to make protection even easier for users,” said Andrew Lee, CEO, ESET NA. “Our new user interface and setup wizards are designed for mobile users looking for simple and powerful security products that are easy to configure, run quietly in the background, and require limited resources.”