Unlike home computers, that typically have a variety of security protections in place, mobile devices typically lack even basic protections against Web-based threats or inappropriate content. The adoption of mobile devices has skyrocketed over the last two years, giving users the ability to access the Internet from anywhere. With this app and the previously released K9 Web Protection Browser for Apple iOS app, Blue Coat is extending the same enterprise-class Web security that protects 85 percent of the FORTUNE Global 500 to mobile devices that comprise 67 percent of the smartphone market.
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Available free of charge from the Google Play market, the app also provides real-time filtering of content that is not appropriate for young children, including pornography, hate/violence, illegal drugs and gambling. The new app protects individuals and families from malicious threats-including phishing and malware-on mobile phones and tablets. SINGAPORE, – Blue Coat Systems, Inc., the technology leader in Web security and WAN optimization solutions, today announced the availability of K9™ Web Protection Browser for Android, extending Blue Coat’s initiative to provide safe Internet access on mobile devices. K9 Web Protection Browser Provides Real-time Protection against Inappropriate Material, Malicious Threats and Phishing Blue Coat Introduces Free, Family-Safe Web Browser to Protect Children and Families on Android Phones and Tablets With K9 web protection browser app installed, it becomes the default browser and it will protect individuals and families from malicious threats-including phishing and malware-on mobile phones and tablets. If you have children and they like to surf the net on Android phones or tablets, this might be good for them. The K9 browser is now available on Android.