The number of Android users has crossed
1.4 Billion users, according to the latest announcement by Google. Now, this huge growth also invites stealthy malware to step in to corrupt your system, whether it is your smartphone, tablet or PC. One hardly needs to mention the benefits of antivirus apps or anti-malware apps for Android. However, it needs to be highlighted, which are the most robust antivirus and anti-malware tools that will save your sensitive data from ending up in the wrong hands.
Following are some major antivirus tools, that will surely help you to secure your data:
CM Security - Perfect Malware Protection
This is an award-winning security alternative, which offers a few of the best malware protection on Android. It is developed by Cheetah Mobile. CM Security is fast and handy. Scanning using this antivirus takes a few seconds and this is 500 percent quicker than other paid scanners. This light-weight tool consumes only half of the memory when compared with other apps of the same category.
360 Security - Antivirus Boost
It is built for all Android devices. This is another popular and highly rated antivirus with more than 100 million downloads. 360 security carries a number of features, in which the ability to scan files or malware of a device and app and game scanning provides real-time security, and anti-theft features are included as well. The built-in scanner and a booster service provided by this app can be used to use the functionality to the fullest. However, it should be noted that the validity of such types of apps is not specifically confirmed.
McAfee Security and Power Booster
Without any argument, McAfee is considered a big name in the entire antivirus space; therefore, it tops the rating. You can go for free as well as the paid version of this antivirus. However, there is not a huge difference between the versions. However, its paid version will secure your device from anti-theft and gives you some protection features. The intuitive interface of this security app is full of helpful notes and keeps complex features easy and convenient.
Avast
The anti-malware protection of Avast is close to perfection. The breadth and the scope of the extra features make it exceptional. Its mobile security and antivirus are some major features that keep them apart from the rest. Its free version alone is as vast and feature-rich as other security apps’ paid editions. The premium version of Avast is available at only $15 per year and it offers everything from a privacy advisor to a customizable blacklist.
Bitdefender
Despite having a robust structure, Bitdefender has not got its deserved share of the popularity as other less powerful antivirus apps have. It is light, full of features and convenient to use. It provides faultless malware protection along with robust privacy-protection tools. Putting in an extra step to expand its breadth, Bitdefender also incorporates Android Wear watches into its anti-theft features.
Kaspersky Lab
This antivirus is widely known for being a powerhouse in PC security. Kaspersky Lab also started providing security on Android devices. Kaspersky internet security for Android devices costs $14.95 per year for its premium edition. Being a paid security platform, this app feels clunky sometimes. It lacks the strong privacy-protection features provided by competing products.
Lookout
In the entire list, this is the sole maker that is focused only on mobile-security products; including smartphones and tablets. It wins the heart with its smooth performance and intuitive interface. Nevertheless, its rivals are making it fall behind when it comes to offering various privacy protection features. The most interesting fact about Lookout is, the anti-theft feature developed by it is now a part of Android itself. You can get this antivirus for $3 per month and $30 per year for its premium version.
Norton
This is another popular PC anti-malware product, which now covers hand-held devices as well. The malware-detection features of this system are unarguably robust, but the limited features offered by it make it sit in the back seat. Available at $29.99 per year for the stand-alone premium app, this security system is worth buying when it is bundled with the other features like multi-device and multi-platform. Norton Security suite covers the mobile devices and five commuters at only $79.99.