Top 10 Antivirus Apps For Android 2016
360 Security
360 Security is one of the most popular and highly rated antivirus Android apps available right now with over 100 million downloads and 10 million ratings resulting in a 4.6 overall rating. This antivirus and anti-malware app comes with a ton of features, including the ability to scan your device files for malware, scan your apps and games, enable real-time protection, and even comes with an anti-theft feature. You can also use the app’s built in cleaner and booster service if you want, but the validity of those types of features aren’t particularly substantiated. Perhaps the most useful feature for this one is an app lock that lets you password protect any app on your device which is great for keeping nosy people away. The app is completely and totally free.
CM Security
CM security (Clean Master) is an award-winning security option and provides some of the best malware protection on Android. It's made by Cheetah Mobile, a research company that produces credible reports on the state of the Android platform with regard to all things scam, and its dedicated app is fast and comprehensive. CM Security have both the anti-virus protection and the “AppLock” functionality.The anti-virus protection lets you check for malicious Wi-Fi hotspots, fix system vulnerabilities, and scan new apps, file systems, and websites. The developer claims that the system scan is 500 percent faster than its rivals. It also boasts great anti-phishing tools, with real-time scanning of URLs and instant warning notifications.The AppLock will automatically take a selfie of anyone who entered the wrong password twice, let you lock individual apps to keep your data safe from prying eyes, and block unwanted calls – among other things.
AVAST Mobile Security
AVAST Mobile Security comes from Avast, a name that many people recognize from the antivirus market on PC. Avast on Android is just as well-known and trusted with over 100 million installs and just shy of four million reviews with a 4.5 overall rating in Google Play. The features include the usual device scanning, app scanning, and real-time protection but also includes consistent antivirus database updates, anti-theft features, and the ability to remote lock your device in case you lose it. AVAST is definitely one of the heavier antivirus Android apps that we’ve found and it comes with a metric ton of features that creates a pretty sturdy experience. If you go pro, you’ll get even more features including remote data recovery, remote SMS, geo-fencing, ad detection, and app locking.
Kaspersky
The PC version of Kaspersky is regularly showered with accolades and often voted the best internet security suite you can get. The free mobile version offers all the standard anti-malware protection you'd expect, as well as a whole host of anti-theft features. Upgrade to the premium version (US$14.95 for one year), and you get anti-phishing protection for your text messaging, cloud protection and privacy protection when you surf the web. The premium version also unlocks privacy controls and cloud protection, while the free version provides a powerful anti-virus scanner, anti-theft tools, and a call and text filter.
Malwarebytes Anti-Malware
Malwarebytes built its reputation as one of the most lightweight PC protection tools around. The free Android version is a chip off the old block, focusing on ease-of-use rather than tons of features. It offers anti-malware protection, a privacy manager, and also scans apps that are behaving suspiciously. The developers have also stayed ahead of the curve by integrating Malwarebytes with Android Device Manager – the remote tracking/anti-theft Android feature that effectively negates such features on many Android antivirus suites. this is a simple app that manages to get out of the way and not use a ton of system resources. This is especially good for older devices, lower range devices, and for those who don’t want to see any hiccups while running an antivirus app.
LastPass
LastPass has had a password manager app for some time, letting you store all your passwords in one safe location under a single master password. Now, the team behind it have expanded to provide a two-factor authentication tool. Lastpass Authenticator generates a 6-digit code that you enter to verify your account. It works with LastPass's own password manager, as well as any TOTP-compatible apps. While there are other authenticators like this out there, including Google Authenticator, if you tie this service into LastPass's own ecosystem, it provides probably the best and most secure option for keeping your data safe from more physical reaches than the digital grasps addressed in the other apps on this list.
ESET
Eset deserves to be listed here with a 100 percent detection rate in the latest AV-Test report and an easy-to-use interface. The basic app is completely free and it provides real-time scans of apps to detect malware and potentially dodgy apps trying to send texts or make premium rate calls. The free version also includes a suite of anti-theft tools. You can remotely locate and lock your smartphone or tablet, and you can prevent anyone from uninstalling apps by using password protection. If you want remote wipe or SIM guard capabilities then you have to spring for the premium version at $20 per year, but it also delivers anti-phishing protection, an app audit feature, device monitoring for unwarranted use of data, and advanced call blocking.
Avira
The minimalistic features equipped with the power and resonating with the reputable brand, Avira is the best android antivirus or security app. It is developed by the German-based developers, which is primarily devoted to getting rid of the spam and clutter. With 5.6 % market share, Avira looks after all the data including photos, contacts, email and other confidentials. The Anti-theft alert is something unique in the Avira, and one can quickly lock, erase or lock your lost device. Even you find your phone in the maps and ring the phone with maximum volume or display a custom message. You can quickly locate and delete all the information in your missing device using Avira. It performs the antivirus job excellent, which automatically update its virus algorithm. You can block the unwanted calls and SMS. Even you can prevent your emails IDs from being hacked.
AVG
With the 9% global antivirus market share, AVG is a reliable solution as the antivirus.After all, scanning and terminating the viruses never so be ease without AVG. Like CM security, you can find your stolen/lost smartphone, even you can erase the files remotely if you need. Well, other eye-catching features like App booster, quick scan, internet protection, app locking, pattern, etc. The trust of the brand and recognition make it as ease option. This app does't let any other trouble your device anymore.
BitDefender
BitDefender is one of the award-winning antiviruses out there in google play. The good thing is that this doesn’t take much time to scan your files and the scanned results are accurate. It is one of the most powerful antivirus solutions if you are looking for the free one. It uses a unique cloud-based scanning system, and can scan your entire phone in about ten seconds. While it also scans each app upon download, it can't perform scans without an Internet connection. A recent update added support for Bitdefender's Clueful app reputation service.
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