Viasat Shield

Viasat Shield protects your home internet and Wi-Fi network

Viasat Shield - Secure Your Home Internet

"Viasat Shield" is an Android app designed to protect your home internet and Wi-Fi network from cyber threats like botnets and trojans. It offers easy setup for Viasat customers, continuous monitoring with real-time alerts, and detailed device information. Premium features include network protection, browsing protection against phishing and malware, and device control for managing internet access. Stay secure with guidance on next steps after detecting threats.
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App stats

Users: 31,929
54
Version: 3.1.1 (Last updated: 2024-03-29)
Creation date: 2020-04-06
Permissions
Wi-Fi connection information: view Wi-Fi connections
Other:
  • receive data from Internet
  • view network connections
  • full network access
  • draw over other apps
  • prevent device from sleeping

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App summary

Viasat Shield protects your home internet and Wi-Fi network to defend against common online security threats like botnets, trojans, and more. Our easy-to-use service actively monitors and blocks suspicious activity so you can keep your private information private, guard against cyberattacks, and help keep your devices clean from viruses and malware.

Simple set up:
The Shield service is available for all of our Viasat internet customers. Download the app in seconds for a view into device and security threat information on your home internet and Wi-Fi network.

Comprehensive device information:
See what devices are on your home internet and Wi-Fi networks and their data usage.

Continuous monitoring:
Get notified of attempted cyberattacks with real-time alerts.

If you have purchased Viasat Shield Premium service, you get access to the following additional features:

Device protection:
Network protection for all of the devices you connect to our network.

Browsing protection:
Help protect against online threats, such as account takeovers, phishing attacks, downloading malware.

Device control:
Control internet access for your home devices, such as keeping your kids off the internet at night or during dinner.

Stay secure:
Know what to do after a threat is detected with next-step guidance.

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Google Play Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Can show devices connected to Wi-Fi
  • Can help identify unauthorized devices
  • Functionality to stop proxy attacks
Cons
  • Inaccurate device reporting
  • Frequent malfunctions and crashes
  • Limited features without additional payment
  • Customer service issues
  • Poor user experience and interface
Most mentioned
  • App does not function properly or at all
  • Inability to block or manage unauthorized devices
  • High cost for the service versus performance
  • Frustration with customer support
  • Claims of data usage inaccuracies
User reviews
Worthless corporate money grab of an app. It's useless. I'd give zero stars if I could. Y'all have horrible Internet service too. I wouldn't recommend this company to anyone who has other options.
by Razle Frazle1999, 2024-07-21

Worked fine for what I needed, and that was to see devices connected. Then I updated, and now it says, "Viewing connected devices in the Shield app is not currently supported on your modem." So the app is essentially worthless.
by Cynthia Avery, 2023-12-06

It tells me that there are companies stealing my data but won't let me block them. Viasat wants to charge me $8/month for "Premium" if I want to be able to block them from stealing my data. And who gave them my password so they can even get into my account? Viasat is a scam. They charge too much for too little, then want to charge more to keep others from stealing the data you paid too much for.
by Gene Rutherford, 2023-11-02
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