Many people view antivirus software as something you only use on Windows PCs and laptops, however, you need it on your Android phone as well. Hackers are always coming up with new ways to infect your device with malware which could be a threat to your identity, wreak destruction on your phone and even turn it into a remote spying tool used by criminals. Google Play does its best to eliminate malware-ridden apps, but some are still able to sneak through. An antivirus application is an excellent choice since it will scan your device and alert you to suspicious messages, websites and Wi-Fi networks and also provide an anti-theft feature which allows you to locate the stolen device and erase the data on it remotely.

Bitdefender Mobile Security offers top-notch security capabilities, scoring top marks in the most recent AV-Test roundup and a top score from the AV-Comparatives (the other major independent test lab). It’s not just a search for malware, however it also comes with an App Advisor that warns you of potentially dodgy applications before you download them, in addition to other helpful features like the ability to clean up junk files and a privacy booster that can improve performance and Wi-Fi scanners to ensure your data is secure.

AVG’s free Android antivirus is a high-quality product which goes beyond the routine scan of files and apps with a variety of nifty tools such as an anti-theft tool that can track your device, take the secret photograph of someone who has stolen it, and wipe your data remotely and also a junk-file cleaner and a performance boost and an Wi-Fi scanner to make sure that you’re not being hacked, or overloaded by www.probiteblog.com/ your wireless provider. It doesn’t have the slickest interface, but it is effective and has excellent score on virus detection.