The
Android platform has become an increasingly attractive target for viruses as
more and more people use smartphones for banking, email and social networking.
To combat this threat, install apps designed to protect your smartphone data
from viruses, malware and spyware. Among the dozens of anti-virus apps
available on the Android Market, four stand out, developed by trusted companies
with a track record for keeping desktop and laptop computers safe from viruses
and other threats.
Lookout
Lookout
is a multi-purpose security tool with anti-virus, cloud backups and device
tracking functionality. The anti-virus component places an emphasis on scanning
apps and related folders, as these are one of the most common delivery methods
for viruses. The app is configured by default to scan your Android system on a
daily basis, but you can tweak the settings to scan more or less regularly.
When a virus is found, it is quarantined, and you're prompted with removal
options.
ESET
ESET
is a full suite of security tools including anti-virus, anti-spam, call
blacklisting and theft protection. Use ESET to perform a full security audit of
your Android device to find security holes in your phone's settings. Once the
audit is complete, you can enable various built-in settings to enhance phone
security. The anti-virus component of ESET is one of the most comprehensive
among the leading options. The app scans every bit of data you download,
including downloads from your browser or the Android Market. ESET also performs
a full system scan on a daily basis.
AVG
The
AVG anti-virus app offers comprehensive protection for your Android device,
including device backups, Web-based remote management functionality that
enables you to wipe data if your phone is lost and a system task manager. The
app scans a variety of locations for viruses, including your app folders, text
message links and your browsing history. You can also use AVG to scan your
system settings to find loopholes in your device configuration that could pose
a threat.
Dr. Web
The
most lightweight anti-virus app of the group, Dr. Web doesn't include
additional features like spam protection, device tracking or call blocking, but
it does have a highly effective virus scanner. In particular, Dr. Web takes a
real-time approach to security, scanning every bit of downloaded data and
immediately scanning connected SD cards before mounting them to your Android
device. The app also performs daily full system scans to ensure that your phone
is secure from threats.
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