Most people believe that antivirus software is just needed on Windows PCs or laptops. However, it’s also necessary on Android phones. Hackers are constantly coming up with new methods to get your phone infected with malware that can take your identity and cause havoc. They can also turn your phone into an instrument to spy on criminals. Google Play does its best to eliminate malware-ridden apps, but some remain undiscovered. A good antivirus app can scan your entire device, alerting you to suspicious websites, text messages and Wi-Fi networks. It also comes with an anti-theft function that allows users to identify and erase information from a stolen device.
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 goes beyond just check for malware, however: you get an App Advisor that warns you about risky apps before you download it, as well as other useful features, such as a junk file cleaner and a privacy booster that can boost performance, and Wi-Fi scanners to ensure your data is safe.
AVG’s free Android antivirus is a high-quality product which goes beyond the routine scanning of files and apps with a variety of useful tools like an anti-theft system which can track your device, snap an unintentional photo of someone who has stolen it and wipe its data remotely along with a junk files cleaner as well as a performance boost and a Wi-Fi scanner, which will ensure you’re not getting hacked or overloaded by your wireless provider. It’s not the most user-friendly interface, but it’s efficient and has high antivirus detection scores.