Top 10 Antivirus for Android

Opens the ranking of the Sophos antivirus application.Tests by the independent AV-Test laboratory, the results of which we used in preparing the rating, showed that Sophos Antivirus & Security provides 100% protection against zero-day threats and against already known viruses. In the reviews, users note a slight impact on the speed of the device and traffic consumption. However, there is a significant remark to the application - a large number of false positives. Of the 1,895 apps on Google Play, 31 were deemed unsafe by the program. When installed from third-party sources, 96 out of 775 applications turned out to be malicious. This is 15-20 times higher than the norm! Therefore, getting a high level of protection, you will have to put up with frequent false positives.

Other features of the app include:

• Filter unwanted calls and messages
• Authenticator. Creates one-time passwords for two-factor authentication on various resources.
• Secure QR Scanner. Before opening a site encrypted in a QR code, check it for security.
• Web filter
• Remote lock and clear memory. It will come in handy if your smartphone is stolen.
• Completely free

Modern antivirus software, especially for Android, has long ceased to only look for and eliminate viruses. Applications have learned to block calls, analyze applications, etc. But, if you want a simple solution, check out Antiy's free AVL. Judging by the tests, the program finds all existing threats. Even zero-day threats - previously unknown - the program finds in 100% of cases. Scanning methods are standard: full and quick scans, as well as custom scans. Note the ability of the program to analyze the security of compressed files, such as APK.It is worth noting that a high level of protection, like that of the previous participant, accompanies false positives. They are few in number, only a couple of percent higher than the category average.

Peculiarities:

• This version is absolutely free
• Excellent protection performance

The next participant in our rating in anti-virus protection tests shows exactly the same maximum numbers, which cannot but rejoice. In this case, not a single false positive was recorded. Professional tests did not find slowdown of the device or increased battery consumption while the application is running, however, some user reviews indicate accelerated battery drain and increased heating of the smartphone/tablet. G-data has some interesting and useful features:

• Blocking when replacing a SIM card. If an intruder who stole a smartphone replaces the SIM card, the device will be blocked, and you will receive an SMS notification to the backup number.
• Contact protection. You can hide important contacts, as well as call and message history. Protected contacts will be displayed only after entering the password.
• Parental control. Your children will only have access to trusted sites and programs

A web filter, filters for incoming calls and SMS, as in most competitors, are also present. Finally, we note that the program is paid. At the time of writing, the cost was about 500 rubles.

Antivirus for Android from Norton is familiar to many PC users thanks to its excellent desktop antivirus. The team was able to cope with the mobile application.First, let's talk about the cost: for 30 days from the date of activation of the product, the user is provided with premium access with all functions. After this period, you have a choice: continue using the application for free - in this case, only virus protection, software scanning and remote blocking of the device with an SMS message will be available - or pay $ 29.99 for an annual premium subscription that provides many goodies:

• Remotely lock the device or delete all data on it in case of theft
• "Hidden Shooting" - takes pictures with the front camera to find out what the person who stole your phone looks like.
• Detection of a stolen phone by a "siren".
• Checking the app BEFORE installing it
• Blocking the device if the SIM card is removed

Finally, directly about anti-virus protection: tests show 100% protection against both known and new threats. Excellent result!

Antivirus from AVG is an example of the correct (for the user) division into paid and free versions. In the premium version, you will have access to useful, but insignificant functions, without which the security of the device will not suffer. Anti-virus protection tests show maximum results, no false positives were detected. Also, the program has practically no effect on the discharge rate and system operation. In addition to basic functions, such as an incoming call filter, we note:

• Encrypted storage for private photos
• Scanning a Wi-Fi network for security
• Removing unnecessary files, processes that slow down the device. Power saving mode.
• Theft protection - sound siren, location tracking. For a fee, the user can access the functions of remote blocking of the device and a snapshot of the intruder on the front camera.

Like the previous contributor, McAfee's antivirus has an excellent free version. Additional payment is required only for removing ads and 24/7 phone support - features that you can do without. Anti-virus protection indicators are not ideal: the program detects zero-day threats in 99.7% of cases, known threats - in 99.9%. No false positives were found. The lines of defense are traditional: the usual antivirus, network filter, blocking unwanted incoming calls and SMS. There are also tools for maintaining and speeding up the system, and functions that help in case of loss or theft of a smartphone. Separately, we note:

• Backup contacts and SMS
• The application is protected from deletion - without knowing the password, an attacker will not be able to get rid of the program
• Application management through the official website or via SMS
• Child mode - leaves access only to allowed applications

Avira, one of the leaders in computer antivirus protection, has released its solution for Android. In synthetic tests, the program shows results similar to McAfee. No false positives were found. As well as slowing down the device or accelerated battery consumption.Protection tools are in many ways similar to other antiviruses in the rating: there is a regular antivirus scan (including removable media), anti-theft tools. But even here the developers managed to add a couple of interesting and useful features.

• Avira rates each app on a privacy scale - the more an app collects your personal data, the more suspicious it will be.
• A stolen or lost smartphone can not only be tracked, cleared or blocked. If you just lost your smartphone, you can send a message to it so that the finder can return the device to you.
• In the premium version, the user will have access to the camera protection function - you no longer need to seal the camera, if some application uses it, the antivirus will warn you with a notification.

The team that developed BitDefender has been winning prestigious awards for desktop antivirus for years. The version for mobile phones based on Android did not let us down either - since 2015 the product has been deserving of the AV-test award. Malicious files are detected in 100% of cases, no false positives were noticed during testing. The list of built-in tools is not amazing, we have already seen most of them in previous applications. These are anti-virus protection, protection against hacking, theft, email security checks, etc. There are also features:

• Excellent level of protection
• As a password for protected applications, you can use not only a pin code, but also a fingerprint
• Automatic unlocking of applications in safe places. For example, at home
• Snapshot on the front camera when the password is entered incorrectly
• Supports Android Wear
• Built-in VPN

Avast antivirus, which is probably familiar to a huge number of readers, is not in vain in the second line of our rating. In the tests of the German laboratory AV-test, this application showed almost perfect performance in detecting threats. There were also some extra features. Almost all the features that are present in the programs discussed above can be found in Avast. App lock? There is. Filter incoming calls and SMS? Present. There are tools for servicing the Android OS, and a secure photo storage, and an anti-theft system. The latter includes all the necessary tools: location tracking, automatic blocking of the device when changing the SIM card, secretly photographing the thief and recording sounds. Also note that the device is automatically registered as lost after replacing the "SIM card".

The application is free. Premium access traditionally eliminates ads

Advantages:

• Application permission manager
• Checking Wi-Fi networks for security
• Tools for "care" of the system: cleaning up old files, freeing up RAM, etc.
• Protected photo storage
• Built-in VPN for secure browsing over public Wi-Fi
• Anti-theft protection with a complete set of tools

Kaspersky Anti-Virus is a product known far beyond the borders of our homeland. The lab has made a name for itself with PC solutions and is now taking the offensive on the mobile front.According to independent research, the antivirus detects 99.9% of zero-day vulnerabilities, protection against known threats is absolute. The Android application looks nice and has a full range of necessary functions. Separately, it is worth noting the protection of financial transactions. Antivirus blocks access to fraudulent sites aimed at stealing money, making online shopping safe. A useful feature, considering how many purchases we make from a smartphone.

Advantages:

• Filtering incoming SMS and calls from suspicious numbers
• Tools to help if your smartphone is lost or stolen
• Protecting financial information
• Control via smart watch running Android Wear