2019's Best Antivirus Software for Android

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2019′s Best Antivirus Software for Android

23 June 2020 Ashley S. Miller Specialist of Customer Service Dept.

Summary
For prevention from viruses and malware, Android phone needs professional security software. In this essay, we will introduce the best antivirus software for Android phone in 2019 as well as the best encryption software.

CONTENTS

Part 1: Free Antivirus Software for Android: 1. Kaspersky (Trial Version); 2. AVG AntiVirus (Trial Version); 3. Avast Antivirus (Trial Version); 4. Bitdefender Antivirus (Trial Version); 5. Avira Antivirus Security (Trial Version); 6. McAfee Mobile Security for Android

Part 2: Encryption Software for Android: 1. Encryption Function in Android; 2. SSE; 3. AppLock; 4. ZenCrypt; 5. Safe Camera; 6. Crypto Ghost

Part 3: Lost Data’s Quick Recovery from Android

Now, data leakage is making threat to our privacy continuously. Can we make 100% sure that our phone’s data is safe?

Unlike isolated iOS, Android is open for all developers and all app stores. That comes along with the problem of overdevelopment, and much malware and viruses target at Android. Some people use the malicious URLs and software to hack into phones for personal information, in exchange for exorbitant profits. Such malicious incidents are not uncommon. Therefore, many antivirus apps and encryption software are on sale in Android app stores, including the fake security protection software. According to a recent analysis report, about 40% of anti-virus software is used for advertising. That means we should choose security software cautiously.

We suggest you should download the professional antivirus software for Android phone’s security. Next, we will introduce the best antivirus software for Android in 2019.

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For Details

Part 1: Free Antivirus Software for Android

1. Kaspersky (Trial Version)

Kaspersky for Android is the professional solution to antivirus and data security, which protects Android phone from virus attack and network threats. In 2017, Kaspersky detected 99.9% of malware in the AV-Test. That proves it can provide strong protection for Android phone.

Kaspersky contains the trial version and the full version. The trial version is used to scan malware and viruses; the full version includes the additional functions, like real-time protection, anti-theft, anti-phishing, and application scan. All installed apps will be under the additional protection. Of course, users can enjoy the 30-day full version for free.

Advantages of Kaspersky:

● Stop spam calls and spam mails.

● Find the lost phone.

● Find malware out of the downloaded apps in the background.

● Prevent from viruses, Trojans and malware.

System requirement: Android 4.2 and the above version.

Google Play download link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.kms.free

2. AVG AntiVirus (Trial Version)

AVG AntiVirus is the powerful security application that provides comprehensive security protection for Android phone. It can scan applications, games, settings and files. It can also detect malware code, spyware, unsafe applications and settings, harassing calls and other malicious threats. In addition, it contains the other functions, like application lock, Wi-Fi security scan and photo protection. Users can set individual options to protect personal data and privacy security.

Advantages of AVG AntiVirus:

● Delete viruses and other malicious contents through dual-engine antivirus.

● Extend battery life by performance improvement.

● Encrypt the photo library to protect privacy.

● Surveillance agent used to remotely capture photos and record audio from the phone through the website.

● Scan Wi-Fi to ensure network security.

System requirement: Android 5.0 and the above version.

Google Play download link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.antivirus

3. Avast Antivirus (Trial Version)

Avast Antivirus is one of the best antivirus software for Android, and favored by many people. The free version provides the powerful and comprehensive security protection, and it can detect 100% virus in the malware test. That means it can effectively prevent Android phone from the threats of viruses and malware. The anti-virus performance of this software is very superior to others. Users can easily click to find out any dangerous and virus-infected application and Trojan. Against spyware and viruses, Avast Antivirus can send alarm notification in time. Users can pay for the full version with the advanced functions, such as advertisement exemption, SIM card security and application lock.

Advantages of Avast Antivirus:

● Record the service of each app every day.

● Clear cache and residual files.

● Encrypt the photo library for privacy protection.

● Scan and block the URLs infected by malware and Trojans, adware and spyware.

● Add the VPN (Virtual Private Network) function.

System requirement: Android 5.0 and the above version.

Google Play download link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.avast.android.mobilesecurity

4. Bitdefender Antivirus (Trial Version)

Bitdefender Antivirus is free and powerful antivirus software that uses cloud scanning and the latest virus detection program to protect Android phone from viruses. It does not slow down the phone and cost too much power, compared with the other free antivirus software. Bitdefender provides the cloud-based malware detection and guard against theft. It can quickly scan and check all apps for 24 hours. Besides, it sends alarm notification when users visit the phishing pages and the malicious contents.

Advantages of Bitdefender:

● Use VPN to visit the blocked websites.

● Smartly unlock the apps under the trusted Wi-Fi.

● Scan adware and malware during browsing web pages.

● Support Android Wear devices.

System requirement: Android 4.1 and the above version.

Google Play download link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bitdefender.antivirus

5. Avira Antivirus Security (Trial Version)

Avira Antivirus Security is the comprehensive antivirus application designed to ensure privacy security for Android phones. Most of the functions are available in the trial version. The free version not only provides free antivirus scanners and malware/spyware removal programs, but also safe page view and remote guard and track against theft. In addition, users can pay for the advanced functions, such as camera protection, web page protection and app lock.

Advantages of Avira Antivirus Security:

● Display the data collection by each app.

● Prevent from being spied and monitored with camera and microphone protection.

● Resist attacks from ransomware.

● Guard against theft, locator and remote data eraser.

System requirement: Android 4.4 and the above version.

Google Play download link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.avira.android

6. McAfee Mobile Security for Android

McAfee Mobile Security for Android includes the free version and the full version. The free version contains many advanced functions of virus prevention and security protection. Shipped with the powerful security engine provided by McAfee Global Threat Intelligence, McAfee Mobile Security can effectively protect Android phone from phishing, viruses and privacy. Users can get the tutorial for each function, which is convenient for novice users.

Advantages of McAfree:

● Take photos of the phone thief.

● Remotely erase data when phone is lost or stolen.

● Forbid the other people to uninstall any app.

● Stop phishing and data leakage.

System requirement: Android 4.2 and the above version.

Google Play download link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.wsandroid.suite

Comparison of the best antivirus software for Android:

	Kaspersky	AVG	Avast	Bitdefender	Avira	McAfee Securify
Webpage protection	√	√	√	√	×	√
Prevention from viruses and malware	√	√	√	√	√	√
SIM monitoring	√	×	×	×	×	×
Security bug scan	√	√	√	×	×	√
Filter of messages and calls	×	√	×	×	×	×
Anti-theft	√	√	×	√	√	√