Let’s face it, our data is very important to us and we would hate it to get into the wrong hands, therefore it’s important that we make sure we are proactive and do as much as we can to ensure that this never happens.
Thankfully a guy by the name of Moxie Marlinspike, who is a security expert has come to the rescue and released what is believed to be the first dynamic Android firewall which will allow you to monitor exactly what traffic is being sent and received by the apps you download to your Android device.
WhisperMonitor will allow you to see in real time exactly what is being sent to and from your Android device, and should you have any concerns about a particular app, WhisperMonitor will allow you to block the URL(s) or port numbers being accessed by the suspicious app.
Users will also be able to create firewall rules for certain apps as well as being able to view historical connection data as well.
WhisperMonitor is also supplied with another app called WhisperCore which will allow you to encrypt all your important data stored on your Android device as well as the SD card.
If you fancy giving the app a go, you can head on over to the developers website where it can be downloaded for free now. Or alternatively, you can download it from the Android Market. Also, if you decide to give it a trial, remember to let us know your thoughts by sending us your comments below – or tweet us @Gadget_Helpline.