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To find security apps for the iPad in the App Store, search for "security" as a keyword. If you use "phishing" as a keyword, "fishing apps" will be displayed mainly.

Check browser and SMS compatibility

The next important thing when choosing an app is whether or not the "blocking function to access unauthorized sites" can be used with the browser you are familiar with. Depending on the app, this function may only be available in its own browser, so check if it can be used in Safari, Chrome, or an in-app browser such as Facebook.

Of course, if you don't mind using the app developer's own browser to access the internet, it shouldn't be a problem. would be more convenient.

And the last thing to focus on is whether or not it has "Scan SMS". Check if SMS messages contain links to unsafe websites, or scan images containing QR codes or URLs to confirm the safety of unauthorized links. can do. Phishing using SMS is becoming more sophisticated, such as disguising it as a delivery company's absence notice, and phishing using famous e-commerce sites and financial institutions. I think there is.

No anti-malware measures required

In addition, there is a "Wi-Fi security check" that detects risks such as eavesdropping on communication contents when connecting to Wi-Fi and warns you. , Some people may think that "SNS privacy setting check" for setting Facebook, Twitter, etc. safely is also important.

On the other hand, what should not be emphasized when choosing an app is the "unauthorized app countermeasure function". This is a function that checks the safety of installed apps and blocks dangerous apps if they try to install them, but you probably don't need it on the iPad. This is because the iPad only allows you to install apps (which Apple has confirmed are safe) from the App Store.

Similarly, there are apps that offer countermeasures against theft or loss, but in the case of the iPad, you can use the "Find" function to check the location information of the device, remotely lock and erase data, even if it is a standard function. It can be done, so the importance is not so high.

The best recommendation is "Virus Buster"

From that point of view, when comparing the apps released for the iPad, Trend Micro's "Virus Buster Mobile" (hereinafter referred to as "Virus Buster") is currently Highly recommended. "Virus Buster" has a good reputation as security software for Windows and Mac, and the "function to block access to unauthorized sites", "compatible with Safari and Chrome", and "scanning SMS" (three functions below) mentioned above are also well-established. In addition to supporting , the user interface of the app is also very easy to understand. In addition, it is overwhelmingly rich in functions such as checking the safety of the website, scanning QR codes, and installing various privacy setting functions.

Furthermore, it is also wonderful that the explanations on the App Store and on the company's website are easy to understand and solid. Other manufacturers' products that release security software for Windows and Mac do not place much emphasis on "mobile", so the explanations are very difficult to understand, and the app and the built-in functions are not sufficient. or

Other products are not so good

For example, "Kaspersky Safe Browser"'s "Unauthorized site access blocking function" is only compatible with its own browser, and "McAfee Mobile Security ” is not installed in the first place. Also, although "Norton 360 Mobile Security" (hereafter referred to as Norton) has three functions, it is very disappointing that the screen cannot be displayed in landscape orientation. In addition, "Lookout Mobile Security" (hereafter referred to as "Lookout") has a relatively easy-to-understand user interface and is capable of "blocking access to unauthorized sites", but overall its functions are slightly inferior to VirusBuster.

Antivirus is one step ahead in terms of price. The monthly version (automatic renewal) for 1 license is 360 yen, and the 1 year version (automatic renewal) is 3,000 yen. Can). Norton has a 14-day trial, but only a one-year subscription plan (2,800 yen). Lookout has a free version, but you need to upgrade to a paid premium version in order to use the "access blocking function to unauthorized sites", and the price is 300 yen per month / 360 yen per month / 550 yen per month. I don't understand well because the yen and the description are different, and I feel unkindness around that.

Only one app can be selected

Originally, in order to make it easier for the readers to understand, I was going to pick up a few apps and create a list to compare their functions. However, even without doing that, I had the impression that Virus Buster was one step ahead of the other iPad security apps for personal use. Of course, other apps are better depending on your taste! I think some people feel that, so if you are interested, please actually download the app and compare it.

In addition, in order to use the "access blocking function to unauthorized sites", it is necessary to enable the function from [General] → [VPN] in the "Settings" app, but even if you install multiple apps, Only one security app is available. The same is true for "Scan SMS" (from the "Settings" app → "Messages" → "Unknown senders and junk messages"). If you use different apps, you will be billed separately, so it is better to focus on one app and introduce it.

Also, in order to determine if you need a security app in the first place, it is a good idea to actually install the trial version and use it. And if you actually browse the net and check how many dangerous sites you are exposed to threats, it may be easier to judge usefulness, and two-factor authentication of iPad I think it's worth using the trial version just to check if the security settings such as , and privacy settings for SNS are correct.