Advice Request Does any Android app protect from Camera & Mic spy and keylogger

Please provide comments and solutions that are helpful to the author of this topic.

ant_gamal

Level 5
Thread author
Verified
Dec 30, 2016
213
I wonder if any security app for android mobile acts like SpyShelter in pc

be special on camera and mic spy protection - keylogger - encrypt keyboard

free or paid

i searched but i find nothing

some application lock camera or mic but i saw bad feed back on play store
 

Ink

Administrator
Verified
Staff Member
Well-known
Jan 8, 2011
22,361
If you are running Android Marshmallow or higher, apps can request permission that you can Allow or Deny. If you are running a Screen Dimmer, it will need to disabled / paused before setting permissions. Be aware some reputable Anti-Theft apps may require access to your Camera.

For real-time protection, Zemana for Android requires a license. You can find one from an online Giveaway.

Please elaborate further.. which apps are negatively rated? have you looked for higher rated apps?
some application lock camera or mic but i saw bad feed back on play store
 

Deletedmessiah

Level 25
Verified
Top Poster
Content Creator
Well-known
Jan 16, 2017
1,469
The problem is that many apps (or all of them? I'm not sure) will not run if one of their required permissions are denied.
If only there was 3rd party permission manager that work without root. Some permission are indeed necessary but some apps lie. When you deny certain permission, some apps will say, "Allow contacts, location, sms bla bla bla". When you deny the same permission with xprivacy, the apps work fine.
 

Deletedmessiah

Level 25
Verified
Top Poster
Content Creator
Well-known
Jan 16, 2017
1,469
Great! for root users
Forgot one thing. You need Xposed which is not available for Nougat. But app ops available for root only users. Not as good as Xprivacy but better than Android's native permission manager. These apps provide fake permission to apps(like blank contacts and sms) so that these apps can't lie.
 

Trooper

Level 16
Verified
Top Poster
Well-known
Aug 28, 2015
772
If you are running Android Marshmallow or higher, apps can request permission that you can Allow or Deny. If you are running a Screen Dimmer, it will need to disabled / paused before setting permissions. Be aware some reputable Anti-Theft apps may require access to your Camera.

For real-time protection, Zemana for Android requires a license. You can find one from an online Giveaway.

Please elaborate further.. which apps are negatively rated? have you looked for higher rated apps?

Really? I looked around but most have expired by now.
 

Trooper

Level 16
Verified
Top Poster
Well-known
Aug 28, 2015
772

Attachments

  • Capture.PNG
    Capture.PNG
    48.4 KB · Views: 1,099

ant_gamal

Level 5
Thread author
Verified
Dec 30, 2016
213
If you are running Android Marshmallow or higher, apps can request permission that you can Allow or Deny. If you are running a Screen Dimmer, it will need to disabled / paused before setting permissions. Be aware some reputable Anti-Theft apps may require access to your Camera.

For real-time protection, Zemana for Android requires a license. You can find one from an online Giveaway.

Please elaborate further.. which apps are negatively rated? have you looked for higher rated apps?

my mobile android 5 and no 6 for it ( no updated firmware for it i have the last one)

there is some
paid one for mic
Microphone Block -Anti spyware - Android Apps on Google Play

free
Microphone Block -Anti malware - Android Apps on Google Play

paid for camera
Camera Block - Spyware protect - Android Apps on Google Play
free
Camera Block -Anti spy-malware - Android Apps on Google Play

i have dr web paid one win from giveaway but not run in background and heavy if i run scan
 

About us

  • MalwareTips is a community-driven platform providing the latest information and resources on malware and cyber threats. Our team of experienced professionals and passionate volunteers work to keep the internet safe and secure. We provide accurate, up-to-date information and strive to build a strong and supportive community dedicated to cybersecurity.

User Menu

Follow us

Follow us on Facebook or Twitter to know first about the latest cybersecurity incidents and malware threats.

Top