3 Step Security Plan for a Lost or Stolen LG Optimus V

Posted by Dana Rock on Jul 19, 2011 in Android Apps, Apps Lists, LG Optimus V, Newbie Zone, Security | 0 comments

Phone Lost or Stolen – Have a Plan!

If you have not lost your phone or had it stolen, you are one of the lucky among us. Chances are, however, that it will happen, and you must have a plan of action to deal with that situation when it occurs.

A few minutes of planning can help prevent catastrophes like identity theft, unintended credit card or debit card charges, and invasion of private information such as photos, videos, text messages, emails, browser history, and anything else you have trusted to your phone.

Just think about it for a moment – all of the things you have plugged in to your phone. For many of us, its more information about us than we think.

There are three simple steps to keep yourself safe from the insecurity of a lost or stolen LG Optimus V (or any phone, of course).

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What Are the Two Best LG Optimus V Antivirus Options?

Posted by Dana Rock on Jul 17, 2011 in Android Apps, Apps Lists, LG Optimus V, Motorola Triumph, Newbie Zone, Reviews, Security | 1 comment

Antivirus apps are old hat to all Window’s PC users, are a bit new to Mac users, and virtually unheard of for Linux users (which is the granddaddy of Android). What is a virus you ask? It is the broad term we use to define any sort of malicious app or download you could pick up.

My theory is “better safe than sorry”!

What should you look for in a good Android antivirus for your LG Optimus V? Look for an app that is well established (aka, been around a long time), has a good security reputation, and runs automatically.

Let’s look at a few that make the cut:

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