9 apps to enhance the security and privacy of your phone

Of course, you will need more than one device here – one to record the video and another to view the feed from wherever you are – but Alfred offers all the features you need, including motion detection, two-way audio, and a built-in siren.

Alfred Home Security Camera for Android and iOS (Freemium)

Twilio Authy

We have written many times about the importance of two-factor authentication (2FA), but we will not stop mentioning it – it makes a huge difference to the security of your online accounts, and Authy is one of the best tools for the task of managing your 2FA codes.

Adding new accounts is easy, and so is creating login codes, and so moving Authy between devices, making everything 2FA as stress-free as it needs to be. It will work with a large number of accounts, including Google, Microsoft, Facebook, Evernote, and Dropbox.

Twilio Authy for Android and iOS (free)

Firefox Focus

There are browsers focused on privacy, and then there’s Firefox Focus – a browser that blocks standard ads and trackers, leaving you with a fast, secure and most untracked browsing experience (though you’re aware of the limits of browse this type of lock).