Best 5 Anti-Virus Apps for Android
Malware that includes viruses,spywares, Trojan horses, adwares doesn’t t just affect our computers but also our mobiles! Android being the latest victim. As Android provides an open source development platform, hackers, coders around the globe have a free license to construct malicious softwares.
These softwares often prove to be a pain in the neck for users who accidentally bump into them through hoax emails, websites or infected apps. Once infected, Malware not only affects the functioning of the phone as a whole, it also results in the phone getting bricked(dead)!
Hence, Android market(Play Store) includes a number of Anti-Virus/Anti- Malware apps that protect the phone against viruses,adwares,spywares. These apps continuously run in the background and inform the user whenever something suspicious is detected.
Here we have listed the best 5 Anti-Virus apps that you should have in your Android device:-
This is a top-rated,fully featured antivirus app for Android that also includes Anti-theft.
Some of its top features are:-
a) You can protect your personal data from infected URLs’ via alerts and automatic virus scans.
b)You can make security app invisible, making it tough for thieves to locate it.
c)Prevent hackers from entering your phone via firewall.
d) It includes anti-theft features via SMS: history wipe, phone lock, siren activation, GPS tracking etc.
The current rating of this app on the Android market(Play Store) is -4.7 out of 5.
2>ANTIVIRUS FREE (by AVG Mobilation)-
AVG antivirus is available for phones and tablets and protects against viruses,adwares,spywares etc. This is one of the most popular anti-virus apps with 247,375 downloads already!
Some of its key features are:-
a) Scans up media files for viruses and security threats.
b)Protects against spywares,adwares,viruses.
c)It ensures that text messages, contacts, bookmarks are safe and secure.
d) It identifies unsecure device settings and also guards against phishing attacks.
Apart from all the above mentioned features, the app also boasts a task killer and Anti-theft system. The pro-version costs Rs.556.09.
Current ratings of this app on the Android market(Play Store) is-4.5 out of 5.
3>LOOKOUT SECURITY AND ANTIVIRUS-
Currently lookout is the most popular antivirus app on Android Market (Play Store) with 309,865 downloads.
Some of its features are:-
a)Security-It blocks viruses, spywares, Trojan horses. It scans each app you download along with the files already present in the phone to protect against Malware. You can schedule virus scans daily or weekly as per your convenience.
b)Phone Locator- You can locate your lost phone on Google maps. Activate a white noise siren even in silent mode and log onto www.mylookout.com to locate your phone from anywhere in the world!
c)Restore & Backup- You can backup your contacts, files etc to mylookout.com with full security and restore them onto your device anytime you want.
Current rating of this app on the Android Market(Play Store) is-4.5 out of 5.
Dr.Web Anti-virus lite is a production of the leading Russian anti-virus vendor-Doctor Web.
Some of its features are:-
a) It keeps a constant check on the viruses and various other threats.
b)It uses a unique algorithm for tracing the Malware- Origins Tracing™ for Android
c) It does not reduce the OS performance and does not affect the battery life.
d) It gives a detailed statistics of the anti-virus operation.
You can even try out the beta version that is up for downloading in the Android market(Play Store).Just in case you want a full version, it would cost you Rs.277.77.
Current rating of this app on the Android Market(Play Store) is-4.6 out of 5.
5>NQ MOBILE SECURITY AND ANTIVIRUS-
It is a West Coast Labs certified security & antivirus app. It helps in removing adware, spyware ,viruses and provides protection against hackers.
Some of its features are:-
a) Antivirus & security from spyware, adware etc.
b) Network manager- provides traffic monitoring
c)Privacy protection-monitors apps that access your private data without permission
d) System optimization
e) Backup and restore your contacts and important files
f) Anti-theft system
Current rating of this app in the Android Market(Play Store) is-4.5 out of 5 .
Apart from these 5 must have anti-virus apps you can try out a few others mentioned below( just in case you are dissatisfied or discontent with the ones mentioned above):-
1>Norton Antivirus and Security
2> ESET Mobile Security
3> Zoner Antivirus free
4>Antivirus free(by creative apps)
So choose the anti-virus that suits you the most and protect your Android from the vicious software beasts!
