Comodo Mobile Security (CMS) is a mobile application provided by the Comodo Group that protects Android devices against viruses, worms and scripts. It also features SMS and call blocking , software and process manager, data and apps backup and data traffic monitor. The anti-theft feature allows users to recover lost or stolen devices. [1] [2] [3]
This is the first security app from Comodo, specialists in Internet security , for the Android platform. [4] [5]
Comodo Mobile Security requires Android 2.2 and up. [6]
Major releases
CMS 1.2
- CMS 1.2 was released in April 2012. [7]
CMS 2.4
CMS 2.4 was released in January 2014. Major enhancements for CMS 2.4 include: [8]
- Cloud antivirus scans. CMS now scans for malware using both local and cloud-based detection engines.
- Support for Android KitKat® (4.4).
- Added language support for Arabic, Bulgarian, Greek, English, Spanish, Farsi, French, Italian, Polish, Russian, Swedish, Turkish, Ukrainian, and Chinese.
- New layout and GUI design offers easier navigation, new icons and new backgrounds.
CMS 2.5 CMS 2.5 was released in June 2014. [9]
New features:
- Tablet version: Tablets are more secure with CMS now.
- CMS now supports devices with x86 chipsets.
Enhancements
- Improved notification behavior, one can get to know each other
- Various other bug fixes are performed.
CMS 2.7 CMS 2.7 was released in December 2014. [9] Changes in COMODO Mobile Security 2.7:
- Improved virus detection
- Optional password protection for application removal
- False positive feedback option
- Fixed bug
Independent test labs
On June 17, 2013, AV-TEST Labs released test results of 30 Android mobile security products conducted May 2013 using Android 4.2.2. Comodo Mobile Security 2.0 scored 5.5 out of 6 for Protection and a perfect 6 for Usability in AV-Test’s two testing categories. [10]
In January 2015, AV-TEST Labs released test results of 30 Android Mobile Security products conducted in January 2015 using Android 5.0.1 Comodo Mobile Security 2.7 scored 5.5 of 5 for Protection and a perfect 6 for Usability in AV-TEST’s two testing categories. [11]
Reviews
Softonic.com reviewed Comodo Mobile Security 1.1 in January 2012 and gave it 9 of 10 stars, a rating of Excellent. [12]
Rosemary Hattersley of PC Advisor gave Comodo Mobile Security 1.2 3 ½ of 5 stars. She wrote “this smartphone app is a good all-rounder, offering an initial health check, plus ‘anti-theft’ tools in the guise of remote lock, wipe and device rental, plus an alert if someone changes the SIM in the phone, all for free. ” [13]
See also
- Comodo Dragon
- Comodo IceDragon
- Comodo Internet Security
- Comodo System Utilities
- Comodo SSL
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