Many people think of antivirus software as something that they only need on Windows laptops and computers, however, you need it on your Android phone, too. Hackers are constantly coming up with new ways to infect your phone with malware that could take your identity, cause havoc on your phone, and even make it a remote spying tool used by criminals. Google Play does its best to eliminate viruses, but a lot of applications still slip through. An antivirus program that is reliable can scan your entire device and alert you to suspicious websites, texts and Wi-Fi networks. It also comes with an anti-theft feature that allows you to locate and wipe information from a stolen device.
Bitdefender Mobile Security offers top-notch protection features, scoring full marks in the latest AV-Test roundup and a top score from AV-Comparatives (the other major independent test lab). It goes beyond just i loved this search for malware, however you also get an App Advisor that warns you of potentially dodgy apps before downloading them, in addition to other useful features, such as cleaning up junk files as well as a privacy booster that will improve performance, and Wi-Fi scanners to protect your data.
AVG’s free Android antivirus is a top product which goes beyond the routine scanning of files and apps with a wealth of other useful tools, such as an anti-theft tool that can track your device, take photos of a person who has stolen it and wipe its data remotely, a junk file cleaner, a performance boost, and an Wi-Fi scanner to make sure that you’re not being hacked, or overloaded by your wireless provider. It’s not the slickest interface however, its scores for virus detection are top-notch.