Norton protects Galaxy smartphones

Symantec and Samsung are teaming up to release a fully-featured copy of Norton Mobile Security for Galaxy devices, free for 90 days through the Samsung Apps portal, Mobile Syrup reports.

While a version of Mobile Security exists for free in the Android Market, it is a 'lite' version that doesn't provide a full feature set. Galaxy devices such as the Galaxy S II and Galaxy Tab 10.1 will be able to use Mobile Security's full suite of features, free for 90 days.

Norton Mobile Security combines anti-theft features with anti-malware to protect users' important data from loss, theft, viruses and other threats, Bradenton Herald states.

It will also have a remote locate function to help users find their lost or stolen smartphones. Users will also be able to remotely lock or wipe data off their smartphones via SMS.

Norton Mobile Security supports all Samsung Galaxy Android smartphones, including Galaxy S2 LTE, Galaxy S2, Galaxy Neo, Galaxy S Hoppin and Galaxy A, Market Watch says.

Janice Chaffin, group president for the consumer business unit at Symantec, says: "With smartphone sales now outpacing PC sales, cyber criminals are devising new threats everyday to steal from mobile users. Consumers need to be protected more than ever."