Which is the best anti-virus software for Android smartphones?
Android is undeniably the most preferred operating system for smartphones, with more than 80 percent of the devices hitting the market these days loaded with it. But, this also makes the OS the biggest target for malwares and trojans, aimed at stealing private information from your phone or track user-activity without your knowledge.
Though hackers may always be attempting to tap into your phone to steal away your data, all you have to do to kill their evil attempts is download a capable antivirus and you are hacker-proof. But then the question becomes which one to actually use? Here are the top 10 antivirus apps that can keep your Android device safe from hackers.
#1. AVG AntiVirus
Among the best softwares for the protection of computers against malware, AVG has also established itself as the best Android app. Available for free, this antivirus app also comes with theft protection, app lock, device lock, and camera trap, which emails you the photo whenever someone other than you attempts to unlock your device. softwares for protection of computers against malwares, AVG has also established itself as the best Android app. Available for free, this antivirus app also comes with theft protection, app lock, device lock, and camera trap, which emails you the photo whenever someone other than you attempts to unlock your device.
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#2. Avast Security & Antivirus
Besides offering protection against data theft, Avast comes loaded with an array of other options, including apps locking, call blocking, junk cleaning, RAM boosting and Wi-Fi speed testing. For a fee of USD 1.99 per month, you can also enjoy several premium features like direct support and ad removal.
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#3. Bitdefender Mobile Security
There is hardly any other antivirus for Android which can compete with Bitdefender when it comes to scanning files quickly. Among its best features is remote access, allowing you to control your phone through SMS.
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#4. McAfee Mobile Security
This malware protection application has won many accolades that testify to its masterful performance. While its anti-theft feature allows you to wipe your data before misuse in case your device is stolen, its other features help in optimizing the output of your phone.
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#5. Kaspersky Mobile Security
This free-to-download antivirus software for phones and tablets has eight features, including virus protection, app lock, anti-theft and antiphishing. In the case of theft, the app helps you locate your phone, blocks unwanted calls, and filters out potentially dangerous sites and links.
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#6. Norton Mobile Security
The award-winning Norton Mobile Security, apart from regular virus-protection functions, also keeps your device from any harm from unsecured Wi-Fi connections that may attempt to steal your data. You can give it a shot with its 30-day free trial, and decide to continue if it meets your expectations.
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#7. Avira Antivirus Security
Despite virus protection and helping you track your lost device, this application also helps you find out how much of your sensitive data is being collected by the various apps you have downloaded on your phone or tablet. They have also updated their database for protection against ransomware.
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#8. 360 Security
Boasting more than 200 million downloads worldwide, 360 Security optimizes memory storage, junk files, battery power and background apps, keeping your phone or tablet secure from trojans and malware.
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#9. Free Antivirus and Security by Sophos
Sophos’s software won the AV-Test award for the best Android antivirus application back in 2015. This antivirus sends you an alert text every time the SIM is changed on your stolen device and allows you to wipe out data with an SMS.
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#10. Antivirus Dr.Web Light
Lastly, you can also rely upon Anti-virus Dr.Web Light to keep a check on malware attempts on your phone. What's more? Before paying for the full service, you can enjoy a 14-day free trial.
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Now, it's time for you to vote for the best antivirus app for your Android smartphone, in our poll below.
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