AVG Mobilation: Complete Security Solution For Android Tablet

AVG has released a new and a complete security solution named Mobilation for Android tablets. This new app is based on AVG’s free security solution for Android AntivirusFree and has a unique feature for remotely wiping and locking tablet to protect your privacy, incase it has lost or stolen.

Main features of AVG Mobilation:

Scan apps, settings, files, and media in real time.
Find lost or stolen tablet via Google maps.
Backup and restore valuable apps and data.
Lock and wipe device remotely to protect privacy
Kill tasks that slow tablet down

As I mentioned in a previous article, like smart phones, tablets are also becoming increasingly popular and the exploitation from cyber criminals has also grows proportionally.

Moreover, as Android platform is open source, making it easier for cyber criminals to find vulnerabilities in the system and exploit them to get into your device. Therefore, a best security solution is necessary for every tablets and AVG Mobilation is a best option.

It can be downloaded free at here. (via)

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