Many people think of antivirus software as something they only need on Windows laptops and computers, but you really do need it on your Android phone too. Hackers are always developing new ways to get your phone infected with malware that can take your identity and cause chaos. They can transform your phone into an instrument for spying on criminals. Google Play does its best to get rid of viruses, but a lot of applications still slip through. A good antivirus app will scan your entire device and alert you to suspicious websites, text messages and Wi-Fi networks. It also has an anti-theft feature that lets you to locate and wipe any data that was stolen from a phone.
Bitdefender Mobile Security is a top-notch security solution. It has received a top rating from AV Comparatives, a third independent lab for testing. It’s more than a malware scanner: it also includes an App Advisor, which warns you about risky apps before installing them.
AVG’s free Android antivirus is a high-quality product that goes beyond mundane scanning of files and apps with a plethora of useful tools, such as an anti-theft system which can locate your device, capture an unintentional photo of someone who stole it, and remotely wipe out its data, a junk file cleaner, 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 slick interface but its scores for virus detection are impressive.
