# Protective Mobile Apps The Lookout App Uses Predictive Security to Protect Important Data By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2015-05-26 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lookout-app References: [lookout](https://www.lookout.com/download) & [itunes.apple](https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/lookout-backup-security-missing/id434893913?mt=8) The Lookout app brands itself as an all-in-one protection system for mobile phone users, complete with tools for [locating lost devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/getmobi) and thwarting threats before they even have the chance to cause harm. The innovative system provides a host of security features for backing up valuable data like photos, contacts, call history and messages, so that damage or loss of a device doesn't mean a user has to begin again from square one. In the case that a device does go missing, Lookout arms users with numerous way to reconnect with their device. The most impressive feature of all comes in the form of [predictive security](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scamminder), which analyzes code, app behavior and known attackers from the safety of the cloud in order to prevent rather than respond to security breaches. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.6/10 - Popularity: 3% | Activity: 8% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Predictive Security:** Analyzing code, app behavior, and known attackers from the safety of the cloud to prevent security breaches. - **Data Backup:** Providing tools for backing up valuable data like photos, contacts, call history, and messages to prevent loss. - **Device Recovery:** Arming users with numerous ways to reconnect with their devices in case of loss or theft. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Mobile Security:** Developing innovative protection systems and predictive security features for mobile devices. - **Cloud Computing:** Leveraging the cloud to analyze code, app behavior, and known attackers to enhance security measures. - **Data Protection:** Creating tools and services for backing up and recovering valuable data on mobile devices. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Enhanced Android Security Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anti-theft-1.md) - [Proactive Tracker Detection Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/detection-app.md) - [Anti-Exploit Smartphone Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-message-guard.md) - [Anti-Stalking App Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tile.md) - [Personal Security Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/protector-app.md) - [Extreme Smartphone Security Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lockdown-mode.md) - [Comprehensive Privacy Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cosmic-phone-lvl50.md) - [Scam-Thwarting OS Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scam-protection.md) - [Family Safety Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/family-safety-app.md)