Bouncer antivirus

AntiBot is based on technology from Sana Security Inc. It's an additional level of protection. Unlike antivirus software, which relies either completely or at least extensively on fingerprint-like signatures to detect and delete malware, behavioral-based defenses monitor the PC for evidence of hinky conduct.

Behavioral tools, sometimes dubbed "heuristic," watch for events such as unexpected writes to the Windows registry, a just-spawned process, or a change to a system file.

Recently, they've come in vogue as the best defense against botnets, which flood mailboxes with an ever-increasing number and variety of Trojan horses and other malware, hoping that by producing tens of thousands of variations they can overwhelm slow-reacting software. AntiBot isn't Symantec's first foray into heuristics. By slapping "bot" into the product name, Symantec's acknowledging the impact botnets have made on consumer perceptions of current threats, as well as the power of bots.

AntiBot can be downloaded from Symantec's site ; the product's Status screen states that it's a day trial, but a Symantec spokeswoman said when that term expires users will be able to extend the test time. The beta will expire for good when the final launches in July. Here are the latest Insider stories. It will then automatically remove the permission later for you. Android 10 and 11 added in some more granular permission features so this app may end up superfluous eventually, but that day is not today.

The name changed. However, the app still does the same thing. It tracks the location of your phone. The app can also play sounds for easier finding. It can erase your device, show a message, and remotely lock your phone as well. The ability to find a lost phone is vital to protecting your privacy.

We also really like the data erasing tool. It keeps you safe even if you never recover your device. This one is entirely free with no advertising and no in-app purchases. That makes it a good option for security apps.

See also: The best find my phone apps and other find my phone methods too. We originally had Firefox Focus on this list. However, Mozilla re-did Firefox extensively and included most of the security features from Firefox Focus. Thus, we just recommend the regular Firefox browser now. It features a swatch of tools for privacy-minded folks. The app includes various add-ons to improve functionality, a private mode that deletes your browsing history on exit, a dark mode, and an Enhanced Tracking Protection mode that blocks over 2, trackers automatically.

This does more for privacy than most big name browsers but it retains the stuff people like such as cross-platform syncing and password saving. GlassWire is one of the newer security apps. It lets you see what apps are consuming your data. You get a live graph that shows how much data your apps are consuming. This is a great way to see how much data each of your apps is using.

See also: The best privacy apps for Android to keep your anonymity intact. LastPass is one of the best password manager apps out there. It lets you store site passwords, PINs, and other sensitive info for quick recall.

You can also pick up LastPass Authenticator for additional security. The free version should give you most features on your Android device. The pro version adds some features, more devices, some syncing options, and more. Bit Warden is an excellent free password manager if you want to go that route. See also: The best free LastPass alternatives and how to transfer. We really like this one.

It has one of the best free versions of any VPN with unlimited data at a reduced speed. Additionally, they have a strict no logging policy, a no sharing policy, and network encryption.

That basically makes this app a unicorn. After all, free can only go so far. There are premium VPNs with no logging policies, no sharing policies, and encryption as well. We have a list of VPNs linked at the bottom of this article if you want to try others. Resilio Sync lets you create your own cloud storage.

The computer version turns your regular, everyday computer into a cloud storage server. The app then helps you sync files between your PC and phone or tablet.

Think of it like Google Drive or Dropbox, except you know exactly where your files are at all times.