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Without the proper protection on your smartphone, you are putting your personal information at risk. Viruses, Trojans, worms and other malicious threats can enter your smartphone through text messages, emails, apps and more. Hackers can also access the personal information you have stored on your smartphone by hacking your passwords to social networking sites or online banking portals, making you a victim of identity theft.

BullGuard Mobile Security 10 is mobile virus protection software designed to shield your phone from these destructive and vicious threats. BullGuard Mobile Security offers a wide range of advanced security options, including parental controls, firewall protection and anti-theft features. It is also available for a large number of smartphone platforms including Android, BlackBerry, Symbian and Windows Mobile. The strong protection, extensive feature set and the easy-to-use interface are only a few reasons why BullGuard Mobile Security is our TopTenREVIEWS Gold Award winner.

Effectiveness:
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BullGuard Mobile Security offers superior protection against viruses and other threats that creep onto your smartphone through downloads, applications, emails, Bluetooth and text messages. This mobile security application detects any malicious program or threats immediately when they attempt to enter your phone. If any threats are found, they are placed in a quarantined section of the application, keeping your data secure. In addition, the antivirus protection works quietly in the background so you don’t have to worry about it constantly popping up on your display screen.

Firewall protection is available on this mobile virus protection software and keeps your data safe while you browse the internet. You become a target for hackers when you access the internet with your smartphone. By using firewall protection, you are keeping your information safe while in a public network. However, BullGuard’s firewall protection is available only for Symbian and Windows Mobile smartphones.

With this mobile antivirus application, you won’t need to worry anymore about receiving unwanted text messages and phone calls. With BullGuard mobile Security, you can easily block unwanted communication with a spam filter. That means you can keep solicitors at bay and your inboxes free of junk.

Features:
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Anti-theft and anti-lost tools are just a few of the standout features this software provides. If your phone becomes lost or stolen, with the features offered on this application, you can still control the data stored on the device and keep it secure. If the phone is lost, you can track the device via a GPS. While the phone is lost, you can also use your BullGuard online account to lock the smartphone. While the smartphone is locked, no data can be accessed unless the correct password is entered. If you believe your smartphone has been stolen or is lost for good, you can wipe all your data from your BullGuard online account.

If your smartphone is lost or you find you must wipe your data, you can be prepared by backing up specific data to your BullGuard online account. BullGuard offers basic backup features, which allows you to back up your contacts and calendar and store them on your online account. You can access the data on your account anytime you have an internet connection.

Parental controls are also included on this security software. Using these controls, you can track the phone with regular GPS reports. This allows you to keep a close eye on your child and track their whereabouts. You can also block certain websites from being viewed on their smartphone and even send yourself alerts if specific keywords appear on your child’s phone. In addition, BullGuard Mobile Security provides a log of your child’s text messages and photos so you constantly know what your child is doing.

Ease of Use:
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This mobile antivirus software is very straightforward and simple to use. It is user-friendly with simple navigation. Icons are large on the menu and clearly display the different functions and tools available on the applications. Similarly, the BullGuard online account visibly displays the tools available. In addition, the online account provides a menu informing you of all activity on the designated smartphone, including the number of applications installed, the number of photos sent or received and the number of text messages that have been detected. You can click on anything that looks suspicious to see further details.

Installation & Updates:
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Installing BullGuard onto your device can be a quick process. You can install the device directly on your smartphone or download it first on your computer and transfer it to your phone. After the application is downloaded and installed onto your smartphone, it will update automatically and keep your protection up-to-date. Once BullGuard Mobile Security is installed on your smartphone, you will know that you have the ultimate protection, no matter what type of threat may come your way.

Technical Help & Support:
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BullGuard Mobile Security is so easy to use, you should not need much technical help. However, if problems do arise while using this mobile virus protection software, BullGuard offers several help and support options to assist you. If you would like to speak with a customer service representative, communication is available through both email and live chat. One of the biggest drawbacks is no telephone support is available.

A user forum is available on the BullGuard website that allows you to receive additional feedback and advice from users. There is also a FAQs section on the website that provides an extensive list of the most commonly asked questions regarding BullGuard and how this application operates. And for even more assistance, you have access to this mobile virus protection application’s user guide, which provides step-by-step instructions on how to complete certain functions on the software.

Summary:

Smartphones have become hand-held computers that contain all of our personal information. Without added protection, your smartphone is a sitting duck for hackers and malware. With BullGuard Mobile Security, you can keep your data safe from viruses, worms, spam, hackers and more. Using real-time protection, this application offers strong and effective protection from even the newest threats. This application also offers a wide variety of features to enhance this software’s protection, including parental controls, anti-theft and anti-lost tools. We were also pleased that this mobile virus protection software is compatible with such a wide range of smartphone devices. One of the only drawbacks we saw on this mobile application is its lack of telephone support for reaching a customer service representative. But overall, if you want a little peace of mind knowing that your information is safe, BullGuard Mobile Security 10 is the best software for you.

 
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BullGuard Mobile Security 10

Pros
BullGuard Mobile Security 10 supports a wide range of platforms, including Android, Symbian and BlackBerry.

Cons
This mobile virus protection application lacks customer telephone support.

The Verdict

BullGuard Mobile Security 10 is the best mobile virus protection software because it offers strong data protection, parental controls and an easy-to-use interface.