Consumer Reports tested 15 apps that locate, lock, and erase phone data if it's stolen or lost. Searching for the correct one can become time consuming. Considering about 1.6 million
Americans had their smartphones stolen last year, according to a
Consumer Reports survey, it may become worth the time to do a little research. While some apps protect against malware, others
allow the phone owner to lock controls via a Web browser or by sending a text message rendering it useless. McAfee, Avast, and BitDefender were the top three performing apps. The chart provides
insight on ease of use, resources and more. (Subscription required.)
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