Although iOS led the way, Android has become the most widely used mobile operating system worldwide, and in some countries the gap with its competitors, iOS or Windows Phone, is overwhelming. That popularity as happened to Windows when the system became more common PC operating, virus writers have begun to focus on Android and have emerged all kinds of malware and malware . Recently I have proposed some antivirus applications for Android to defend against viruses, not so long ago we gave you some tips to avoid them. But as happened with Windows, major brands antivirus have made the jump to Android. Here are some of them.
Although there is the eternal debate of whether antivirus are really useful or not, it is clear that they are there and can give you a hand . Just do not have to leave all the responsibility to protect, as they are not infallible. In general, Android antivirus mainly used to analyze the applications that you download and install, as they are the main source of spreading viruses on Android. Most operate in the background , consuming certain percentage of resources, of course, and also provide a thorough analysis for the whole disk and SD cards.
LINEAntivirus
LINE is a Japanese company that has become very popular thanks to its instant messaging client. So popular, in Spain has come to make an announcement on television. Besides its chat client, LINE offers all kinds of applications, games and, of course, an antivirus. LINE Antivirus works in the background, consuming as little as possible. When you download any file or application, scan for viruses or other malware . In addition, allowing further analysis and determine which applications can access certain features for your Android phone.
Bitdefender Antivirus Free
Bitdefender is popular for its antivirus for Windows, among other security products. Now also available in Android with Bitdefender Antivirus Free , a free antivirus and minimalist, using information on the network, determines whether applications you install are safe or not. It also has more complete analysis, including dispositivio Kept unit and external SD cards.
Trend Micro Mobile Security
Created by another major brand antivirus for Windows, Trend Micro Mobile Security offers antivirus functions in real time and with complete analysis, as well as protection against possible risks on Facebook and 50 MB free to save your data with automatic backups. In addition, the paid version includes more features like Android if you locate your lost or stolen, remotely delete or block, among other things.
Zoner AntiVirusZoner AntiVirus
will find a handy real-time virus, which also has extra anti-theft protection, call blocking and process manager, among other extras. Although it is very comprehensive on several fronts, unfortunately phone consumes resources, so unless you are very powerful, you will notice a decrease in performance.
VIRUSfighterAntivirus Free
Finally, VIRUSfighter Antivirus Free , another lightweight antivirus with real-time scanning and scheduled relatively quickly and updated regularly, as I mentioned earlier.
Tips to protect you from viruses on Android
- Common Sense . It seems obvious, but not always common sense is so common in us. Do not accept files from strangers, and wary of the files received from known sources did not ask.
- Use official sources . Google Play, Amazon Store … Try to download applications through official stores. Avoid especially dubious pages dyes or underground . Special mention websites offer full versions of applications and games for free. Many of these installers bring a gift: malware .
- Even official sources caution . Even if you download an app from Google Play, it may not be entirely safe. Check out reviews of other users to make sure it is clean.
- All updated . I do not mention this in the first place, it is not always your Android phone can update to the latest version. However, whenever possible, keep your Android to date, as newer versions are more secure. The same goes for the applications most likely to introduce viruses as email clients, instant messaging or web browsers.
- consumption Data Controls . It is logical that an Android phone full of apps consume lots of data on your mobile fee, but sometimes excessive consumption may result from unwanted applications which send your personal data without permission.
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