ESET, cybersecurity research company and solutions provider has launched a new smartphone security software solution targeted at the majority of Airtel’s over 41 million Nigerian subscribers.
The security application provides comprehensive protection for Android smartphone or tablet, including proactive anti-theft, application lock with finger print and call/SMS custom filter, password protection and has security audit capabilities that may not be offered on other anti-virus applications.
According to ESET, the new value offering will provide smartphone users with world-class features for prevention and management of cyber risks associated to Android mobile devices.
The ESET Mobile Security product exists globally on Google Play Store with over ten (10) million downloads and offers fast and precise detection of known and unknown mobile threats. The company provides mobile security solutions to other top telecommunication service providers such as Tmobile and O2 in the United Kingdom.
Speaking at the launch of the ESET Mobile Security product, Olufemi Ake, country manager, ESET said; “This is a first of its kind in Nigeria. We understand the need of average smart mobile device users in Nigeria especially these days where sensitive information is stolen to commit fraudulent activities for personal and commercial gains; hence, the introduction of the first telecom-focused security product optimised for Android and bringing both unmatched performance coupled with proactive protection.”
Dinesh Balsingh, chief commercial officer, Airtel Nigeria, who was represented at the event by Erhumu Bayagbo, VAS champion, Airtel Nigeria, noted that Airtel is committed to making lives better for telecoms consumers and will continuously explore exciting partnership opportunities that will ensure customers’ data/information are safe and secured.
“Our partnership with ESET affirms our strong commitment to our customers as we put them first in everything we do. With the innovative offering, consumers are safer and more assured as they connect and interact with friends, family members, loved ones and business associates,” he said.
Airtel subscribers who wish to benefit from this new offering can subscribe via the Google Play store at a subsidised and flexible cost of₦150 monthly.
The new ESET mobile Security for Airtel also welcomes the brand-new premium features such as Anti-Phishing, which protects against malicious websites attempting to acquire sensitive information – usernames, passwords, banking information or credit card details.
It also features Anti-Theft, which locks a device upon detection of suspicious behaviour or when unauthorised SIM is inserted. It also has the Remote Lock feature, allowing a device owner to lock his/her phone remotely, thereby preventing unauthorised access to all stored information, including photos and emails.
The ESET Mobile Security also has the SMS & Call Filter feature, which enables smartphone owners to solely receive the calls and messages that they want and also empower them to define the sender and the time to receive SMS or calls with time-based call management. The company assures that the application which is only 9.54 megabyte will in no way affect the smooth running of other apps or operation of any device.
Jumoke Akiyode-Lawanson
