Verizon Protect vs AT&T ActiveArmor® Usage & Stats
Verizon Protect is a comprehensive security app designed to enhance your mobile security and privacy protection. Whether browsing online, connecting to public Wi-Fi, or simply wanting an extra layer of device and identity security, Verizon Protect has you covered.
Here’s how Verizon Protect, the Verizon security app, keeps you protected:
• Safe Browsing: Avoid risky websites and potential online threats with our antivirus app features. Verizon Protect uses the AccessibilityService API to run in the background to read URLs of websites entered into third-party browsers, to help notify you of potential threats.
• Malware Scan: Identify and remove viruses, malware and other suspicious software in photos, media and other files on your device.
• Wi-Fi Scan: Scan any network with our built-in Wi-Fi scanner to ensure it’s encrypted and safe.
• Identity theft protection: Proactively safeguard your identity with dark web monitoring, data broker removal, and more.
With Digital Secure Premium*, you’ll get end-point security for your mobile devices, including:
• Secure VPN: Ensure your Wi-Fi connection is secure, your location is disguised and your personal information stays private.
• Dark Web Monitoring: Get alerted if your personal information is found on the dark web.
• Security Advisor: Chat with an expert 24/7 to get guidance and security tips.
• Protect More Devices: Stay protected with comprehensive digital security for Mac and Windows desktop computers.
With Identity Secure*, you’ll get tools and services to help reduce the likelihood of identity theft, including:
• Password and Identity Manager: Securely create and autofill your passwords across devices and operating systems.
• Data Broker List Removal: Scan and request removal of your personal info from online databases that sell and trade data.
• Social Media Monitoring: Monitor and get alerted of potential account takeover or reputation risks.
• Locked Folder: Securely store your most important files with a 6-digit pin.
• Identity Restoration Services: 24/7 access to restoration experts in case of identity theft.
It’s your digital world. Keep it yours. Download Verizon Protect today!
*Digital Secure Premium services and Identity Secure services require paid subscriptions, which can be added via this app or My Verizon Online.
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AT&T ActiveArmor mobile security helps keep your phone and personal data safe from cyber threats. Get spam blocking, fraud detection, identity and financial protection in one powerful solution with AT&T ActiveArmor.
AT&T ActiveArmor mobile security (FREE) service includes: *
• Auto Fraud & Spam Call Blocking
• Call Routing Settings
• My Block List
• My Contacts
• Device Security Alerts
• Data Breach Alerts
The following free AT&T ActiveArmor mobile security features are only available to AT&T wireless customers: Auto Fraud Call Blocking, Spam Call Blocking, Call Routing Settings, My Block List, My Contacts, and Caller ID.
If you upgrade to ActiveArmor Advanced Mobile Security, you get all the free features plus these additional features: **
• Caller ID
• Reverse Number Lookup
• Device Theft Alerts
• Privacy Advisor
• Public Wi-Fi Protection (VPN & Wi-Fi Alerts)
• Safe Browsing/Banking/Shopping
• $1M Identity Theft Insurance
• Credit Monitoring
• Payday Loan Monitoring
• Identity Monitoring
• Social media ID Protection
• Lost Wallet Recovery
• ID Restoration
• Password Manager
This app uses Accessibility services and respective permissions after active consent is given from the end user. This optional functionality is only used for the Safe Shopping & Banking feature.
*Requires compatible device/service and download of ActiveArmor app. Other terms and restr’s apply. May not detect all threats and may inadvertently block wanted calls. Visit att.com/activearmorapp for details. Data charges may apply. Some features may not work while roaming internationally.
**The AT&T Advanced Mobile Security subscription is $7/month per line and auto-renews unless canceled.
• To avoid being charged again, cancel at least 24 hours before your next payment date or before your current billing period ends.
• If you pay for your subscription on your AT&T wireless bill you can manage or cancel your service in the ActiveArmor app in the Settings menu > Change subscription. Or you can manage or cancel in the AT&T app (myAT&T) under “Active add-ons".
• If you pay through your Google, go to your Google account > select your Profile icon > Select Wallet & subscriptions account > Select AT&T ActiveArmor and follow the prompts to confirm cancelation.
• After you cancel Advanced, you can still use the free ActiveArmor mobile security features.
• Payments are non-refundable, except as required by law. For details, visit https://www.att.com/support/article/wireless/KM1252909/
Visit www.att.com/activearmorapp for details. Visit www.att.com/legal/terms.activeArmorMobileSecurity.html for the full AT&T ActiveArmor mobile security Terms of Service.
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Verizon Protect VS. 
AT&T ActiveArmor®May 2, 2026