The Best Android Antivirus Apps

Many people believe that antivirus software is just needed on Windows laptops or PCs. However, it’s also required on Android phones. Hackers are always finding new ways to make your phone vulnerable to malware that could take your identity and cause havoc. They can also turn your phone into an effective spying device for criminals. While Google Play attempts to filter out malicious apps, a number slip through the cracks. An antivirus application is a good idea as it will scan your device and warn you of suspicious texts sites, Wi-Fi networks and websites and also provide an anti-theft feature which lets you locate the stolen device and erase the data from it remotely.

Bitdefender Mobile Security offers top-notch protection capabilities, scoring full marks in the latest AV Test roundup, and also receiving a high score from AV-Comparatives (the other major independent test lab). It’s more than just a malware scanner: it also has an App Advisor that warns you about potentially dangerous apps prior to installing them.

AVG’s free Android antivirus is a high-quality product which goes beyond the mundane scanning of files and applications with a plethora of useful tools like an anti-theft tool that can track your device, take an unintentional photo of someone who has stolen it and erase its data remotely, a junk file cleaner and a performance boost and a Wi-Fi scanner to ensure you’re not being hacked or overloaded by your wireless provider. It’s not the most elegant interface, but its virus detection scores are excellent.

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