Lookout Security app protects Samsung Galaxy smartphones against lock screen hacking

0. phoneArena posted on 12 Mar 2013, 04:28

If you're a Samsung Galaxy S III or Note II owner and that lock screen bypass hack won't let you sleep at night, here's a software solution to the problem provided by the guys at Lookout. The fix comes as a part of their "Lookout Security & Antivirus" application, which is available for free from the Google Play store. Those who have the app already installed will just need to update it to the latest version in order to get the extra protection...

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1. PapaSmurf posted on 12 Mar 2013, 04:33 4 0

Or you know... Not give people your phone at all?

2. xperiaDROID posted on 12 Mar 2013, 04:34 0 0

Lookout is a good antivirus, but only one thing I hate is, you have to pay them every month for full protection.

3. PapaSmurf posted on 12 Mar 2013, 04:47 1 0

:That's usually how full protection works...

4. Ninetysix posted on 12 Mar 2013, 09:06 1 2

Oh the irony :) Loling at everyone that bashed Apple when PA reported their lock screen issue.

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