The Best Android Antivirus Apps
Many people believe that antivirus software is just needed on Windows PCs or laptops. However, it’s also required on Android phones. Hackers are constantly creating new ways to attack your phone with malware that could take your identity and cause chaos. They can also turn your phone into an effective spying device for criminals. While Google Play tries to weed out viruses, many slip through the cracks. A reliable antivirus program can scan all your devices and alert you to suspicious websites, messages and Wi-Fi networks. It also has an anti-theft option that allows you to find and erase data from a stolen phone.
Bitdefender Mobile Security offers top-notch security capabilities, scoring top marks in the latest AV Test review and earning a high score from the AV-Comparatives (the other major independent lab for testing). It’s not just a check for malware, however it also comes with an App Advisor that warns you about risky apps prior to downloading them, as well as other useful features, such as a junk file cleaner as well as a privacy booster that can boost performance, and a Wi-Fi scanner that helps ensure your data is secure.
AVG’s free Android anti-virus is a high-quality product that goes beyond a scan of apps and files. It also includes numerous other useful tools which include an anti-theft function that allows you to locate a device, snap an image of the person who stole it, and remotely wipe its data, a junk-file cleaner, a performance booster and a WiFi scanner which ensures you’re not attacked by your wireless provider or overloaded. It’s not the most elegant interface however its antivirus detection scores are impressive.
No comments yet.