Most people believe that antivirus software is only required on Windows PCs or laptops. But, it’s essential on Android phones. Hackers are always developing new ways to infect your phone with malware that can steal your identity and cause chaos. They can also turn your phone into an instrument for spying on criminals. While Google Play strives to filter out malware-ridden apps, a lot slip through the cracks. A reliable antivirus program can scan all your devices and alert you to suspicious websites, messages and Wi-Fi networks. It also has an anti-theft option that allows you to locate and wipe data from a stolen phone.

Bitdefender Mobile Security offers top-notch security features, earning full marks in the most recent AV-Test roundup, and also receiving a high score from AV-Comparatives (the other major independent test lab). It’s more than a malware detector: it also has an App Advisor that warns you about potentially harmful apps before you install them.

AVG’s free Android antivirus is a top product which goes beyond the routine scan of files and apps with a plethora of useful tools, such as an anti-theft system which can monitor www.probiteblog.com/what-is-a-virtual-data-room your device, take photos of a person who has stolen it, and wipe your data remotely, a junk file cleaner and a performance boost and an Wi-Fi scanner to make sure you’re not getting hacked or overloaded by your wireless provider. It’s not the most user-friendly interface, but it’s effective and has great score on virus detection.