7 of the best antivirus software for Android smartphones and tablets

Share
  • December 17, 2019

BEST DEALS ON ANTIVIRUS FOR ANDROID THIS WEEK:

  • McAfee Total Protection (5 Devices) — $24.99 (save $65)

  • Norton 360 Deluxe — $29.98 (save $60.01)


We hate to kick off this in such a negative fashion, but we feel obligated to alert all you Android users that your smart phones are vulnerable. While Android’s customization is great, the fact that they have an open platform makes them easier to hack and attack. And this can result in anything from lost photos and contacts to stolen credit card numbers and malware that bricks your phone, rendering it unusable and unrepairable. Fortunately, you can protect your Android by downloading an antivirus app. (Exhale deep sigh of relief now.) Read more…

More about Android, Software, Smartphones, Antivirus, and Mashable Shopping

0b374879 1e7b 45dd a54c 3902fb8a349b


IMAGE:



BEST OVERALL

Bitdefender Mobile Security

Amazing protection with minimal effect on performance.

  • Size: 20M
  • Free Version: Yes
  • Premium Version: Yes ($14.99/year)
  • In-app Products: Up to $44.99
Cdb6e1c5 3dc9 4bb9 aee8 35c3962f4c8f


IMAGE:



BEST FOR EASE OF USE

Norton Mobile Security

  • Size: 26M
  • Free Version: Yes
  • Premium Version: Yes ($22/year)
  • In-app Products: Up to $39.99
A43b2d8f 604d 4388 b704 0dbcae6fffa7


IMAGE:



BEST FEATURES

Avast Mobile Security

A popular app that provides unparalleled protection.

  • Size: 28M
  • Free Version: Yes
  • Premium Version: Yes ($2.99/month or $11.99/year)
  • In-app Products: Up to $79.99
A4998e4c f597 4987 a80b 2bf0777a3112


IMAGE:



BEST ANTI-PHISHING FEATURES

Kaspersky Mobile Antivirus

  • Size: Varies with device
  • Free Version : Yes
  • Premium Version: Yes ($14.95/year)
  • In-app Products: Up to $19.99
Dab47748 7204 4997 96d7 4c503e00fe09


IMAGE:



BEST FOR PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZATION

McAfee Mobile Security

  • Size: 21M
  • Free Version: Yes
  • Premium Version: Yes ($29.99/year)
  • In-app Products: Up to $19.95
85177c71 cf73 4b11 99ee 2a8dcf503eac


IMAGE:



BEST FREE APP

Sophos Antivirus and Security

An easy and affordable way to ensure security.

  • Size: Varies with device
  • Free Version: Yes
  • Premium Version: No
D516e358 6aba 43bb 80bc 5ddbf4d18b32


IMAGE:



BEST MINIMALIST INTERFACE

Malwarebytes Anti-Malware

  • Size: Varies with device
  • Free Version: Yes
  • Premium Version: Yes ($1.49/month or $11.99/year)
  • In-app Products: Up to $11.99

Source : 7 of the best antivirus software for Android smartphones and tablets