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These days nefarious malware can invade your phone at the drop of a hat, especially if you’re using the Android OS, which is particularly prone to hacking.
To protect yourself & your device, it’s wise to install anti-virus software, so that you can detect & eliminate unwanted viruses before they take root.
We put together a list of 10 really great Android antivirus software you might want to take a look at.
Free & Ad-free ‘paid’ versions.
Avast is a well known name in the field of anti-virus software, particularly for Windows users. All the skills & experience gained from years of protecting computers have given this company an edge when it comes to mobile devices. This app, which is available at no cost (with ads), from the Google Play store, comes with a protective firewall, handy call-blocker & anti-theft, security features. It’ll also scans webpages & apps for security flaws & alerts you if compromising issues exist. Avast shows ads on app for income, but a small subscription allows you to run all these nifty features, ad free.
Free
Also a very well know name in anti-virus software, Bitdefender promises to catch 99% of the bugs which could affect the security & operating integrity of your Android phone. The coolest thing about the app is that it doesn’t operate until you tell it to. Many scanning devices work in the background, & so drain your battery. This app sets itself apart by doing the opposite, it scans on demand & uses a Cloud-based platform for detection. It’s convenient, built on a name the community trusts & retains very good app reviews, so it’s definitely one to test.
Free & ‘paid’
Feature packed this well know anti-virus software offers the following protection:
Free
Device locks after passcode fails & takes a picture of the thief. Powerful anti-spyware protects personal data. Locate on map, & wipe data if lost. Checks installed apps for viruses. Additionally offers battery booster, memory booster, storage cleaner, data tracker, infection detector, infection removal & WiFi attack detector.
‘Paid’
The premium version is ad free, & offers a powerful VNP for safe, anonymous browsing.
Free & ‘paid’
Backed by years of experience, this app offers a bunch of protective features such as remote locking if stolen, data wipe & mugshot of thief. App infection detection, online browsing security— blocks suspicious websites & dangerous links inside texts. Checks apps on your device for issues which could compromise your personal data.
Contacts scanning – blocks calls & unwanted texts, creates a blacklist of contacts. Privatization of social network communications. Option to select a passcode for key apps you want to secure.
Free & ‘paid’
Scans to find malware, spyware or apps that slow your phone down. WiFi scanner detects if WiFi connection is insecure. Call blocker, which blocks unwanted Spam calls. In-app Safe Search, which detects insecure sites from the search bar before you visit. Location tracking & locking of stolen device.
Free with ads & ‘paid’
Real-time scanning of apps, games, files & settings. Frees up space by cleaning unnecessary files. Locks apps with a PIN, pattern or fingerprint, when you need to secure sensitive data. Lost phone location feature, finds your device on Google maps. Scans WiFi for insecure connection. Checks to see that the apps you’ve downloaded are not set to insecure, privacy invasive permission types.
Free
Professional search algorithm both on device & Cloud enables rapid scanning & in-depth virus detection. Since this app is cloud-based it’s very light on battery use. It has fewer features than many other apps, but it does a good job of virus elimination, also it’s totally free.
Free
Scans apps for viruses, both new or already installed. Can be set up to scan on demand or at set intervals. Remote lock & wipe, if device is stolen. Finds the location of your lost phone & alerts you if SIM is changed. Filters incoming texts & blocks unwanted calls. Detects unauthorized apps which might be accessing personal data. Checks if WiFi settings are secure.
Free with ads. Paid
Offers a free VPN for safe anonymous browsing. Uses ‘Intelligent Diagnosis’ to discover, & then fix only those issues which affect your phone, this assists in saving space & battery life. Detects and removes malware, spyware, cleans junk files, & optimizes your phone’s performance. Offers & app lock feature for sensitive apps. Takes a snapshot of an intruder who attempts to unlock your phone without the correct password.
Virus Removal For Android, Virus Protection & Scan
Free no ads
Scans for malware, spyware & viruses, removes all threats. Checks to see if WiFi connection is safe. Allows you to lock sensitive apps. Cleans out unnecessary files from your phone. Boosts performance.
