With the increase of ransomware, crypto-mining and other attacks, hackers are targeting Android users with a vengeance. Millions of dollars have been stolen and identities stolen, as well computing power lent to cybercriminals in the past few years. A reliable antivirus program for Android can protect you from all kinds of threats. Find an application that is simple to set up, easy to use and comes with additional features such as tools for optimizing your system, anti-theft protections and parental controls.
Avast Mobile Security has a high-profile reputation in the world of security on the Internet. Its Android version has a full suite of protection with a free version and affordable subscription plans that offer complete protection for your mobile device/s, PC and laptop/tablet/computer. Its protection against malware is outstanding with minimal impact on performance. It also includes call blocker, VPN, junk cleaner photo vault, Wi-Fi network security, RAM boost, anti-theft, web shield and other extras.
Kaspersky Mobile Antivirus offers absolute protection at a reasonable price. Its malware detection is top-quality with minimal impact on battery life and it also comes with an ability to block calls, Wear OS support and other additional features. The only issue is that it’s not as user-friendly of its rivals, and it doesn’t provide a money-back assurance.
AhnLab from South Korea is another strong option that scored a near-perfect mark in my hands-on tests and labs but a somewhat less intuitive app interface. It’s not as active on social media or community forums like other apps listed on this list. However, it has great detection rates for Android malware, according to AV-Test and AV-Comparatives (but it hasn’t been evaluated by either lab since the year 2015).
