BEST DEALS ON ANTIVIRUS FOR ANDROID THIS WEEK:
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McAfee Total Protection (5 Devices) — $24.99 (save $65)
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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…
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
