Bitdefender Mobile Security

Bitdefender Mobile Security is designed to keep your personal data secure while you are online. It protects sensitive information such as passwords, addresses, and financial data from accidental exposure and misuse across all installed apps. The application provides real-time alerts whenever it prevents a security incident, allowing you to stay informed about your device's security status. It also helps you fix any security misconfigurations that might put your data at risk and checks your online accounts against data breaches to ensure that your information remains secure.

One of the standout features of Bitdefender Mobile Security is the Scam Alert function. This advanced security measure helps prevent scams and phishing attempts from infiltrating your messages and calendar events. With the SMS/MMS filter, any messages from unknown senders that contain malicious links are automatically redirected to the junk folder, protecting you from potential threats. Additionally, Scam Alert identifies malicious calendar events, helping you avoid the so-called "calendar virus" that can plague mobile devices.

Web Protection is another essential feature of this app. By enabling Web Protection, you can ensure that all your internet traffic is secured, blocking phishing pages and dangerous connections that attempt to steal your personal information, such as credit card details or social security numbers. This protection extends beyond just browsing activities; it also safeguards any apps on your iPhone that transmit information over the internet, preventing them from misusing your data.

To maintain the security of your device, Bitdefender Mobile Security includes a Security Scan feature. This tool allows you to run scans that identify any security misconfigurations on your phone, offering tips and recommendations to close those gaps. By following these suggestions, you can enhance the overall security of your device and ensure that your data remains protected from potential threats.

The app also offers an Account Privacy feature, which checks whether your email account has been compromised in a data breach. By validating your email address with the app, Bitdefender Mobile Security can determine if your account information has been leaked and advise you on whether it's time to change your passwords. This feature adds an extra layer of security, helping you maintain the privacy of your online accounts.

Additionally, Bitdefender Mobile Security includes a VPN service that provides an extra layer of privacy by encrypting all your internet traffic. This VPN secures your connection when you are using public Wi-Fi hotspots, cellular data networks, and other public locations, protecting you from data loss and unauthorized access. While the free version of the VPN offers 200 MB of traffic per day, upgrading to the PREMIUM VPN gives you unlimited traffic and access to multiple virtual locations worldwide.

The Web Protection feature further enhances your online security by shielding you from dishonest webpages that attempt to steal your personal information. Bitdefender Mobile Security offers a free trial period (7 or 14 days), after which you can choose from monthly or yearly subscription plans. The payment is handled through your iTunes account, and subscriptions renew automatically unless you turn off auto-renewal in your account settings at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. To use Bitdefender Mobile Security, you will need to create or have an existing Bitdefender account.