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Product Review: Mobile Security 2015
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Storage Usage
The Storage Usage component calculates the
storage space used by individual installed
apps, and displays this in a list. An app can
be uninstalled simply by tapping the rubbishbin icon.
the text-message command is used to activate
the function, the sender will receive a text
message in return, with a link to the phone's
current position in Google Maps. Tracking the
phone's movements is not possible.
Lock
SMS command: AVGLock <Password>
This command locks the phone, and requires a
password to be entered to unlock it. If the
web interface is used, text to be displayed on
the lockscreen can be entered.
Data Plan
Data Plan monitors the data volume used over
a specified time period. The user can enter
the amount of data included in his/her mobile
phone contract. AVG can then show a warning
if the amount of data used approaches this
limit.
In our test, the lock functioned perfectly and
could not be bypassed. There is however one
point of criticism, in that it was not possible
to make an emergency call. This could be
dangerous in an emergency situation.
On the Performance tab, AVG advertises an
additional app, AVG Cleaner, which is
intended to improve the performance of the
device.
Wipe
SMS command: AVGWipe <Password>
This function wipes data from the
smartphone, preventing it from being
accessed by a thief/finder. If the app has
been made a device administrator, the phone
will be reset to factory settings. This has the
result that the AVG software will also be
removed. If the app is not a device
administrator, the data will be deleted
without the device being reset. In our test,
this worked as intended, and even without
administrator rights all data (text-messages
excluded) was deleted.
Anti-Theft
The theft-protection component is not
activated by default. It is controlled via a web
interface (https://www.avgmobilation.com/)
or text-message (SMS) commands.
Camera Trap (PRO)
If an incorrect password is entered three
times in a row, Camera Trap takes a photo
with the front-facing camera of the device.
This photo will then be emailed to the user,
along with the device's location.
Shout
SMS command: AVGShout <Password>
The Shout function plays a melody on the
smartphone, which can be used to locate a
mislaid device. The device is not locked. The
melody can be switched off with a simple tap.
SIM Lock (PRO)
The SIM Lock function locks the device if the
SIM card is changed, e.g. by a thief. The user
will be informed of this by email, with the
device location included.
Locate
SMS command: AVGLocate <Password>
This feature can be used to remotely locate
the device. The web interface shows the
position of the phone using Google Maps. If
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