Powerful Mobile Security Apps For Your iPhone To Help Protect Your Personal Information

A lot more effort is required to protect your confidential information in this technology-dependent age. To help you with the hard work, we have identified some of the most powerful security apps, to keep you safe, whenever you use your iPhone.

Find My iPhone

If someone else gains possession of your phone you will want to get it back as quickly as possible, mainly because it’s YOUR phone, and secondly, to not allow them time, to find a way, to access the sensitive information on the device. The Find My iPhone app allows for GPS tracking so that you can determine its whereabouts. Not only that, you can also remotely lock your phone, and even erase all data on it. This can all be done by logging onto the Apple website. Just remember, you need to install this app before your phone goes missing.

Avira Vault

This app works as a virtual safe, hiding away your personal files and data, including passwords, financial information, and photos. You can now confidently hand someone your phone so they can see some of your pics or even make a phone call. It also adds a second line of defense in case your phone is lost or stolen. If someone does manage to unlock the device, they will still find it incredibly hard to access your personal data, due to it still being locked behind the vault’s security system.

Protonmail

If you’re frequently using your phone to send important emails, you probably want to be assured that their contents are secure from hackers. Protonmail encrypts all messages sent from your iPhone, allowing only you and the recipient to read them. Other handy security functions are the ability to send emails with expiry dates (meaning they will be automatically destroyed after a certain time frame), as well as messages that require a password to open.

NordVPN

Chances are you’re accessing the internet even more on your iPhone than your laptop. You likely have heard of VPN software, and may already have it installed on your computer. Don’t leave your phone out.

This software encrypts all data sent and received, meaning only you and its sender/ recipient can access it. Think of a tunnel being created between two points. Everything sent down this tunnel is completely safe from the interface of hackers.

Having a VPN on your phone can also allow you to conceal your location. This is done by disguising your IP address as one associated with a different region or country. This has added security benefits as no can identify your address, or name, from your IP address and ISP (internet service provider) details.

Norton Mobile Security

This is a fantastic security package, designed for mobile devices. Now, so many people use diligent security software for their PC, but not their phone. Why? It connects to the internet just the same and is likely to be used for similar online tasks. The same priority should be given to your phone’s protection.

Now, in general, it’s very difficult to get a virus on your iPhone. In fact malware infections are very rare for any mobile operating system (Android, Blackberry, etc.), however, they still can happen. Norton Mobile Security will prevent any infections, however, the main reason to install it is for its host of other security benefits. These include preventing access to fraudulent web pages, showing you where your personal information is being sent to, and identifying apps that may be a privacy risk. This combination of features makes for an all round program that covers most bases.

Lookout

For a broad range of functions check out the Lookout app. It includes similar security functions to Norton Mobile Security, as well as the ability to help locate your phone, just like Find My iPhone. Identity theft insurance is even included if your personal data does get stolen. If you’re finding other apps clunky or that they are just not functioning the way you like, then Lookout may be an effective replacement for their features.

Make Sure You’re Protected

Don’t take any shortcuts when it comes to your online security. With your iPhone likely to be used frequently, every day, then you want to make sure it is secure as possible. By utilizing some of these apps from top app building security companies, you can fully enjoy your iPhone, without any concerns that your personal information might fall into the wrong hands.

Guest article written by: Joanna is the Senior Editor for InformedMag and is passionate about security and tech. She has been working in the home safety and security field for 5 years. Joanna loves to travel and enjoys going to hot yoga and Barre classes. She is dedicated to creating articles that both educate and help people make an informed purchasing decision.