Is Your Smartphone Safe?

As smartphone ownership has increased, so have the chances for theft, data loss, and viruses. Luckily, there are new ways you can protect your device. If you subscribe to Apple's MobileMe (which syncs your iPhone, iPad, Mac, and PC and is free to try or $99/year for an individual)) you can download the free "Find My iPhone" app (it works with iPads too); if you realize your iPhone has been stolen, you can lock or wipe it remotely. Lookout works on Android, BlackBerry, and Windows Mobile--and it's a free download. It provides security against viruses and hackers, data backup, and even a cool location feature if your phone is stolen (you can also wipe all your phone's data via the web). Norton Smartphone Security, currently in beta and available for Android, includes virus scanning, remote locking and wiping, and the ability to block unwanted calls and text messages. Here's hoping that your "missing" phone hasn't actually gone farther than under that pile of papers on your desk--but if it's in the wrong hands, these tools will keep it safe.

What's your favorite security tip for your smartphone?