Malloc Inc

Malloc is a mobile security and privacy app for Android and iPhone that combines on device spyware and stalkerware detection with a VPN. It is aimed at people who suspect their phone is compromised or who want to see which apps collect their data, and it is backed by Y Combinator. The individual product audits malicious apps and risky permissions, monitors camera and microphone usage, watches network connections in real time, and blocks spyware and suspicious threats as they appear. The VPN tunnel uses a zero log architecture. The vendor says detection relies on indicators such as unusual network activity, running processes and created files, and that the app collects no data, needs no root access and requires no device management. The Android version adds app monitoring, which shows where installed apps send data, and a scan for malicious apps. The app can also mute the microphone for private conversations. A VIP tier is designed for high risk individuals such as journalists, human rights defenders, officials and executives. It adds a dedicated security officer, identity leak monitoring, priority round the clock support and one on one setup. A business and government tier adds an admin dashboard with fleet visibility, dedicated VPN server deployment, role based privilege control, an integration SDK and REST API, and optional on premise deployment. The vendor lists GDPR, ISO 27001 and MASA Level 2 compliance for that tier. Pricing as published: Mobile Security VIP costs $300 per year, and Malloc Business starts from $550 per seat per year. The individual plan lists its features but shows no price on the pricing page. The vendor also runs an incident reporting service for people who suspect spyware on their phone.