Top free antivirus for android: how important are they?
The security of your mobile phone is already a top priority as threats continuously arise and threaten your personal data. Lack of mobile security can lead to invasion of privacy and even corruption of files! To help you guard your phone from hackers and malicious content, here are some of Android users' top-rated solutions:
ESET Mobile Security & Antivirus
As per the recent AV-Test report, this solution offers 100 percent detection rate with easy-to-use interface. It provides real-time scanning of apps to quickly detect malware. It also includes anti-theft tools that allow users to remotely locate and lock device in case it's lost or stolen.
Avast
Aside from the anti-theft tools offered by this solution, it also has a firewall for rooted devices that make it worth considering. It doesn't consume much energy so it won't affect the speed and performance of your device. Security tools like virus scanner, virus removal, cleaner and protect, network meter, app manager, and app lock give users total control for staying clean. It also protects phone against general infections and Wi-Fi based threats to OS and app vulnerabilities.
360 Mobile Security
This major player in China claimed the top-spot in AV-Test's last 2013 with a detection rate of 99.9 percent. It targets to detect and nullify threats to you device by providing real-time scan. Phone checkup includes virus scan, vulnerability scan, trash scan and security protection check with one tap. It also features the Phone Cleaner that clear trash files, privacy history and corrupt APKs, as well us free up megabytes and gigabytes of storage for photos, music and videos.
Antivirus Security
Touted as the number 1 downloaded antivirus app on Google play, this AVG Mobile developed solution protects your device from harmful viruses, malware, spyware, and text messages, as well as keep your personal data safe. You will be allowed to scan apps, settings, files, and media in real time and even kill tasks that slow your device. Other features include the anti-theft program in case of crimes that enables finding or locating your lost/stolen phone via Google Maps. It also lets you lock or wipe your device, while providing some information about battery life, storage and data package usage.
Antivirus Security requires Android 2.2 or higher versions.
Lookout Security & Antivirus
Over 50 million users have already downloaded this app, with recommendations from TechCrunch, LAPTOP Magazine, and PCWorld. What may set it apart from its competitors is its excellent interface without consuming huge part of the phone memory. It also has an anti-malware program that prevents malicious software from attacking your system, thus secure your account information such passwords, security codes, etc. You can log into Lookout.com with your registered email to locate lost phone, view your backed up data, and manage your device anytime, anywhere.
This solution comes in free and paid versions, depending on the functions that you want to avail.
Norton Security & Antivirus
Know the apps that you should avoid downloading/completely remove with Norton's proactive protection against apps that could leak your personal data, and extremely consume your battery or data plan. You can also use SMS text to remotely lock lost or stolen device.
There you have it. Now which top free antivirus is perfect for your Android device? Let us know in the comments section below!
