Advanced Security Morro Mobile Security Config 2023

Last updated
Sep 26, 2023
Brand
Samsung
Model
Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G 128GB
Phone OS
Android
Phone OS version
13
Phone OS updates
Automatic updates
App store(s)
    • Google Play Store
    • Samsung Galaxy Store
App store(s) updates
Manual app updates
Phone unlock
PIN (medium-high security)
Biometric security
    • Fingerprint(s)
SIM card lock
Protected by a PIN code
Find my Phone
On
Remote wipe
Yes
Security & Privacy Apps
* Sophos Intercept X
Firewall & VPN Apps
NextDNS.
Browser
Firefox.
Password manager
Bitwarden Mobile: Set to auto fill and can only be unlocked by my fingerprint.
Authenticator
Aegis Authenticator - 2FA App
Phone & Caller ID
Activated Caller ID and Spam Protection inside the Samsung Phone settings.
Messaging
* WhatsApp
* Instagram
* Facebook
Music & Podcasts
* YT Music ( Came pre-installed. )
Photo & Video
ProShot.
Subscriptions
    • No active subscriptions
File and Photo backup
Backup phone is active, it makes a auto backup every two hours of in-activity to Google One.
Notable changes
25-08-2023: permanently switched from Bitdefender Mobile Security to Trustd Mobile Security.
26-09-2023: Switched from trustd to Sophos Intercept X, and from NextDNS to Cloudflare WARP.
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Morro

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* Replaced Google Chrome with latest Firefox, and synched it with the Desktop version.

Plugins: uBlock Origin - Bitwarden - Dark Reader.

* Added NextDNSManager through PLAY store, so that I can easily change things if I want on my Phone.
 

Morro

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I suggest move everything from passwords to TOTPs into Bitwarden.
It makes life easier and more convenient.
Also, for better security, secure Bitwarden with Yubikey.

To use that function in Bitwarden, you need the Premium version, I think, and I am perfectly fine with the free version. (y)

But from what I have read and heard, it looks like things are gearing more and more towards Passkeys and such, so I guess I could start looking around for a Yubikey. :)
 
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To use that function in Bitwarden, you need the Premium version, I think, and I am perfectly fine with the free version. (y)

But from what I have read and heard, it looks like things are gearing more and more towards Passkeys and such, so I guess I could start looking around for a Yubikey. :)
Bitwarden Premium is so cheap, that it only costs you 2c per day which includes Bitwarden Send, YubiKey and FIDO2 compliant key support and other features.

Aegis is good choice if you want to manage your own authentication keys. It does support Google Backup, or can be exported to a secure storage medium.
 

Morro

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Bitwarden Premium is so cheap, that it only costs you 2c per day which includes Bitwarden Send, YubiKey and FIDO2 compliant key support and other features.

Aegis is good choice if you want to manage your own authentication keys. It does support Google Backup, or can be exported to a secure storage medium.
Thank you, I will check it out on their site this week. :)
 
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Morro

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** Firstly, I am just trying this app out for a while, so nothing is permanently changed in my security setup. :)

About 3 days ago, I saw a thread here on MalwareTips that pointed me towards a security app for Android and iOS smartphones. It looked interesting enough for me to think... "Hey lets see how it compares to BitDefender Mobile Security. And this is the site for the app.

Trustd Mobile Security

A link to the Android version is on the site, and the one for iOS should be in their store. This is from a website I found when I researched about the app...

  • AI-powered protection
  • Compatible with Android and iOS devices
  • Protection from compromised WiFi
  • Rooting notification
  • Privacy protection
  • Settings feature
  • Background running
  • Dashboard
  • Malicious website protection
  • Phishing detection
  • Malware detection and cleanup (Android only)
  • Apps Scan (Android only)
  • App Permissions (Android only)
Whether the last three points are true, I do not know for sure, since I only have an Android. The trustd website I linked to above is safe according to Virus total and Kaspersky.

VirusTotal

Kaspersky results Trustd Mobile Security website.jpg

It looks pretty good so far, and I will use it for a while. If I like it enough I will keep it, if not then I will go back to BitDefender Mobile Security. Till I decide on that, I will not make a change in my mobile setup on top of this thread. :)
 

Morro

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* permanently switched from BitDefender Mobile Security to Trustd Mobile Security.

* Set Remote Wipe to yes.
 
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