How much of a Firewall is Mobile Security

SecCon

I stumbled over a network related access that is not really covered by by standard firewall:

https://support.google.com/maps/answer/1725632?hl=en#zippy=%2Chow-do-i-opt-my-access-point-out-of-google-location-services%2Cwill-my-access-point-be-removed-from-other-location-services%2Chow-do-i-secure-my-wireless-network-with-strong-password-encryption

In this I initiated a talk with the devs of my firewall and they do not really have a god block or filter that can be applied to location services, or (obviously) 4g, 5g connections via android mobile devices talking to just about anything, including Google. Apple seems to be even worse.https://krebsonsecurity.com/2024/05/why-your-wi-fi-router-doubles-as-an-apple-airtag/

So I would like to know if Bitdefender Mobile mitigates this somehow, or if I should perhaps test installing a "real" firewall on my mobile devices? I was thinking ZoneAlarm or Netguard ( https://github.com/M66B/NetGuard ), but obviously checking here first.

I am not VERY concerned about this, but I feel it needs some attention since it seems outside the scope of any normal firewall server or protection software.

Flexx

https://community.bitdefender.com/en/discussion/100656/how-much-of-a-firewall-is-mobile-security

Bitdefender Mobile does offer some protection related to location services and privacy. It includes features like:

• App Privacy Advisor: This can help you identify which apps are accessing your location data and how often.
• Web Protection: This can block malicious websites and phishing attempts that might try to collect your location information.
• Anti-Theft: This can help you locate your device if it's lost or stolen, potentially helping to prevent misuse of location data.

However, Bitdefender Mobile doesn't offer granular control over network traffic like a dedicated firewall app would.

While Bitdefender Mobile offers some protection, you may want to consider supplementing it with a more advanced firewall solution like NetGuard. Additionally, be mindful of app permissions, use a VPN, and keep your device and apps up-to-date to minimize location tracking risks.

Regards

Alexandru_BD

Hello,

I think @Flexx is right. There is no firewall feature in Mobile Security, for now at least.

Regards