# Total Defense Mobile Security > Advanced Internet Security for Smartphones and Tablets. Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.totaldefense.newsecurity](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.totaldefense.newsecurity) ## Overview - **ID:** `com.totaldefense.newsecurity` - **Platform:** Android - **Type:** Android app - **Status:** Available - **Publisher:** Total Defense, LLC - **Category:** PRODUCTIVITY - **Downloads:** 72,071 - **Rating:** 4.85 / 5 (956 ratings) - **Version:** 16.4.3 - **Last updated:** 2026-03-27 - **First published:** 2017-12-12 - **Publisher country:** US - **Size:** 61 MB - **Data as of:** 2026-09-12 - **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.totaldefense.newsecurity) - **Website:** [http://www.totaldefense.com](http://www.totaldefense.com/) - **Privacy policy:** [https://www.opentext.com/about/privacy](https://www.opentext.com/about/privacy) ## Description Total Defense Mobile Security is a single, easy-to-use Android app that delivers on-the-go protection against malware, phishing, chat-based scams, and data snoopers. It combines antivirus, malware scanning, app anomaly detection, scam & chat protection, web protection, account breach alerts, app lock, and anti-theft controls to keep your device and personal data safe while browsing, banking, and messaging. Advanced modules include an independently verified malware scanner with automatic install-time checks and scheduled scans, anomaly detection to spot suspicious app behavior, real-time web protection via a VPN service, and scam/chat scanning using Accessibility services. Anti-Theft features let you remotely locate, lock, wipe, or message a lost device and capture intruder snapshots. Device Admin permission is required for Anti-Theft, VPN is used for secure web protection, and Accessibility is used for Chat Protection and App Anomaly detection. ## Rankings - #255,945 — Overall ## Permissions and access ### Permissions - `android.permission.ACCESS_BACKGROUND_LOCATION` - `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION` - `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION` - `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE` - `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE` - `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT` - `android.permission.CAMERA` - `android.permission.CHANGE_NETWORK_STATE` - `android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_STATE` - `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE` - `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_CAMERA` - `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_LOCATION` - `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_SPECIAL_USE` - `android.permission.GET_TASKS` - `android.permission.INTERNET` - `android.permission.MANAGE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE` - `android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS` - `android.permission.PACKAGE_USAGE_STATS` - `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS` - `android.permission.QUERY_ALL_PACKAGES` - `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE` - `android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE` - `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED` - `android.permission.REQUEST_DELETE_PACKAGES` - `android.permission.REQUEST_IGNORE_BATTERY_OPTIMIZATIONS` - `android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW` - `android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC` - `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT` - `android.permission.VIBRATE` - `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK` - `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE` - `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE` - `com.huawei.appmarket.service.commondata.permission.GET_COMMON_DATA` - `com.samsung.android.mapsagent.permission.READ_APP_INFO` - `com.totaldefense.newsecurity.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION` ## Review summary Users praise the Total Defense software for its effective security features, especially on computers, and appreciate the app locking and anti-theft functions on mobile. The app offers a clean, ad-free interface with regular updates and good support. However, multiple users report significant battery drain and device slowdowns on mobile, along with app crashes. Some users face challenges with activation, subscription management, and limited support for certain browsers or safe mode. Also, there is confusion among Mediacom customers regarding free access and trial durations. ### Pros - Effective computer security software. - App locking feature enhances security on mobile. - Anti-theft ability to remotely wipe phone. - Clean, easy to use interface. - Ad-free experience with frequent updates and good support. ### Cons - Drains battery life significantly on mobile devices. - Slows down devices, causing freezes and crashes during use. - Limited or problematic support with certain browsers and safe mode. - Activation and subscription issues causing user frustration. - Lack of clear support or information for Mediacom customers, with only trial access for some. ## Similar extensions and apps - [Mobile Security & Antivirus](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.trendmicro.tmmspersonal.apac) — 1,560,301 users, 4.78 / 5 - [TotalAV Antivirus & Security](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.totalav.android) — 13,066,183 users, 4.23 / 5 - [Mobile Security & Antivirus](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.trendmicro.tmmspersonal) — 7,716,313 users, 4.62 / 5 - [Mobile Security](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.cyberglob.mobilesecurity) — 316 users - [Emsisoft Mobile Security](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.emsisoft.security) — 193,746 users, 4.14 / 5 - [Bitdefender Mobile Security](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.bitdefender.security) — 22,382,815 users, 4.69 / 5 - [Malwarebytes - Mobile Security](https://chrome-stats.com/d/org.malwarebytes.antimalware) — 54,679,278 users, 4.43 / 5 - [ZoneAlarm Mobile Security](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.checkpoint.zonealarm.mobilesecurity) — 462,519 users, 3.64 / 5 - [TraceX Guard Mobile Security](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.tracexlabs.guard) — 561 users - [True Security Antivirus](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.async.hackerprotection) — 2,217 users - [VIPRE Android Security](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.ssd.android.vipre) — 43,990 users, 4.82 / 5 - [Quick Heal Mobile Security.](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.quickheal.platform) — 12,247,134 users, 4.16 / 5 --- Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.totaldefense.newsecurity)