Sophos launches Intercept X for mobile

Discussion in 'mobile device security' started by guest, Jan 15, 2020.

  1. guest

    guest Guest

    Sophos launches Intercept X for mobile
    January 16, 2020
    https://securitybrief.co.nz/story/sophos-launches-intercept-x-for-mobile
    Sophos: Sophos Introduces Intercept X for Mobile
    Sophos Intercept X for Mobile
    Website
    Download for: IOS / Android
     
  2. Rasheed187

    Rasheed187 Registered Member

    Joined:
    Jul 10, 2004
    Posts:
    17,546
    Location:
    The Netherlands
    I must say, this looks interesting. Hopefully you guys can post some feedback. :thumb:
     
  3. jaypeecee

    jaypeecee Registered Member

    Joined:
    Aug 21, 2007
    Posts:
    165
    Location:
    UK
    Hi Everyone,

    Sophos Intercept X for Android is a renaming of Sophos Mobile Security, if I remember its previous name rightly. I have been using this app for a couple of years, I would guess. It is a good app and I wouldn't switch to anything else. Many of the Android anti-malware/security apps are not what I would call serious products. And some are not to be trusted. But I do have one criticism of this Sophos application - if it doesn't recognize a particular app, that app is considered to have a poor reputation. I have commented about this on the Google Play Store app review section. I believe others may have said the same thing.

    I think this app is still free of charge for individuals.

    JPC
     
  4. Rasheed187

    Rasheed187 Registered Member

    Joined:
    Jul 10, 2004
    Posts:
    17,546
    Location:
    The Netherlands
    Thank for the feedback. I don't really use my smartphone a lot, and I have always been skeptical about mobile security apps, I wonder if they can really protect a system. But this one looks quite interesting. How would you compare this to for example Zemana and Lookout?

    https://www.zemana.com/free-mobile-security
    https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.lookout&hl=en_US
     
  5. jaypeecee

    jaypeecee Registered Member

    Joined:
    Aug 21, 2007
    Posts:
    165
    Location:
    UK
    I don't think either of the above are serious contenders to the Sophos app. The thing is that I know precious little about the companies - Zemana and Lookout. But, Sophos is a well-respected company in the field of security - certainly in the UK. So, I naturally lean towards companies with which I'm familiar. Sophos is one such company.

    JPC
     
  6. Catjc

    Catjc Registered Member

    Joined:
    Dec 31, 2017
    Posts:
    9
    Location:
    Finland
  7. Rasheed187

    Rasheed187 Registered Member

    Joined:
    Jul 10, 2004
    Posts:
    17,546
    Location:
    The Netherlands
    OK cool, but I wonder if it can also block exploit attacks, you know like how Bezos was hacked via Whatsapp? But Android needs to give API's in order for security apps to provide this protection.
     
  1. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register.
    By continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies.