Rating of antivirus for "Android", the description of the best

Today, users of mobile devices based on Android-systems are increasingly faced with the need to install anti-virus and anti-spyware software on their devices. And such software packages in the same store of the Play Market or in other sources can be found quite a lot. But what of it all to choose? Further, the rating of antiviruses for "Android" will be given. However, it should be noted that placing programs on the lines of rating is very conditional, since any publications or even users who evaluate the application's performance in practice, can have their own preferences and opinions. In addition, although most of the programs presented below contain a mandatory basic set of tools and modules to protect the mobile device, so to speak, however, not all applications are far from equal in functionality, as it might seem at first glance.

Why did you need to use antivirus software on Android-based systems?

The times when viruses and malicious programs attacked only DOS and Windows systems went to the distant past. Today, invulnerable to viruses are stationary operating systems Mac OS X and Linux (even iOS is prone to infection).

So why then did it become necessary to protect Android systems that are built just on Linux? The developers of virus programs use the simplest methods by which viruses can penetrate the devices. This download is in the form of an APK installation file. But the virus just does not work like this - it needs to be installed. Since such threats are often masked by official applications, users hurry to install an interesting program, and eventually get a headache.

Mostly in the Android environment, Trojans (and encrypters), stealing personal data and confidential information, and finally encryption files with blocking access to the system are most often found. Among all these threats, such viruses as Godless, Faketoken, Loki, Marcher and Triada are especially dangerous. The latter, by the way, was discovered only recently - in March 2017.

Although in the Google repository, all programs undergo a thorough scan, threats were detected there too. But they managed to neutralize. Therefore, the very first advice: in order not to install a paid or free antivirus for "Android", never install applications downloaded from questionable sources. As you can see, even with the "Playmarket" you should be careful.

Antivirus rating for Android

As for modern antivirus software, as one would expect, the top ten developers were the famous developers of similar software for stationary computer systems, although there were some surprises.

The relative rating of antiviruses for Android looks approximately as follows:

• CM Security;
• Internet Security from Kaspersky Lab;
• ESET NOD32 Mobile Security;
• Avast Antivirus (Mobile Security);
• 360 Security;
• Dr.Web v.9 Anti-Virus;
• AVG Antivirus Free / Pro;
• Avira Antivirus Security;
• Norton Security & Antivirus;
• McAfee Security & Antivirus Free.

Next, consider each software product in more detail, drawing attention to some important aspects of functionality and use, without bypassing the issue of the possibility of downloading and installing free versions of applications.

CM Security

This package (the full name of CM Security AntiVirus AppLock) is a fairly interesting development of the company Cheetah Mobile). It combines almost all the necessary tools to provide protection.

This free antivirus for the phone "Android" in its functionality contains a regular scanner and monitor, anti-virus, URL link blocker, unwanted contacts and access to installed applications, as well as a module for protecting network connections.

The most interesting here is the function of blocking access to applications AppLock, which allows you to restrict access to installed applets like mail, messaging, etc. (Not only on the part of an outsider, but also on the part of the software being installed). Running can be done by password. True, there are also disadvantages. For example, in the application, when scanning starts, there is no choice of scanning method, and right after installation, the user is invited to register with the cloud service. But in it you can save a backup copy of the system, bypassing Google services. In addition, the antivirus in testing showed a minimal load on system resources. In general, judging by the opinions of specialists, it produces quite an impression.

Kaspersky Internet Security

This software product, in all likelihood, does not need a presentation. As for the antivirus itself, Kaspersky Internet Security, developed for Android-based systems, can be found in two versions - paid and free.

The trial version of the product in the arsenal has a scanner, anti-virus, web filter, contact blocker and SMS. After the 30-day period, some functions are blocked, and the scan must be performed manually. But the scan itself is carried out quite quickly (in contrast to its stationary counterpart). The rest of the functions are standard. The only drawback of the entire package can be called only the lack of protection of network connections and Internet traffic. But in the configuration of the security system modules, the user is provided with a lot of parameters that can be changed at their discretion, plus - a laconic, non-overloaded interface with unnecessary elements.

ESET NOD32 Mobile Security

ESET NOD32 Mobile Security for Android is another software product widely known to users for a similar design for fixed systems.

In this package, in addition to standard modules (scanner, anti-virus, etc.), you can find a special system of protection against phishing, an application verification module, as well as a special tool to protect the SIM card, which many users can come in handy, for example, if lost Smartphone or tablet.

As for scanning, the program offers three options for checking: fast, intelligent and deep. In the first case, only installed custom applets, system components, libraries and ZIP archives up to the third level of attachment in directories are checked. In the second case, a removable SD card is added. The third option scans absolutely all files on both the internal and removable storage. In addition to this, you can choose a method of eliminating or isolating detected threats (as is done in a stationary scanner). But the main disadvantage is the lack of protection of network connections.

Avast Mobile Security & Antivirus

Before us is another well-known representative of antivirus software. Antivirus "Avast" for "Android" is available in two versions: free and premium. However, both versions include a very interesting tool set.

Among all that has a free antivirus for "Android" Avast, it is especially worth highlighting the presence of a firewall, a web-screen, a geophysing system, a security advisor and even an optimizer of the system.

The function of geophysing is very unusual. In its settings, you can set the radius of action in which the device can be moved. If you go beyond it, the device will be completely blocked with an audio signal. Equally useful can be a security adviser who, when there are potential threats, provides advice on how to correct the problems that have arisen.

In the Premium version, as an additional tool, you can find a system for detecting and suppressing (disabling) advertising, the ability to remotely control, the functions of restoring and copying media files using cloud storage. But the optimizer, despite the developers' statements about its presence in the main package, it is necessary to download separately. But since in this case we are talking about an antivirus package, I think most users do not need this module.

360 Security

Antivirus for "Android" in Russian can not be considered without mentioning a relatively new Chinese development called 360 Security, which is absolutely free.

In principle, the features of the software package look quite standard, but scanning along with the main components being checked affects also the temporary files that are in the system. Another tool, uncharacteristic for antiviruses, is the ability to manage installed applications and transfer them to an SD card. Alas, control of network connections is absent, which many users, to put it mildly, simply scare away. But if you look at the program as a whole, here is the most necessary minimum of protection possibilities.

Dr.Web v.9 Anti-Virus

Antivirus for "Android" "Doctor Web", like many other software products from the list under consideration, do not need to be presented. The package itself is available in three versions: basic (active for 14 days), extended Premium (fully paid) and Light (free).

Among the most interesting modules can be identified Internet filter (Cloud Checker), firewall and anti-spam module. A distinctive feature of this application is that it allows you to unlock your mobile device even if infected with viruses-blockers. In addition, there is a specially customizable feature for completely removing data from the device in the case of several unsuccessful attempts to unlock the gadget. Here, however, the presence of such a module can play a cruel joke with the owner himself. But as a scanner to use this applet most experts do not recommend. Verification takes a very long time and with a significant load of system resources.

AVG Antivirus Free / Pro

This package is fairly simple and has a standard set of tools. It can be downloaded in Free and Pro versions, but the problem is that the free version works only one month. At the end of this period, you will have to purchase a license and switch to the Pro version.

Unfortunately, of the most interesting features, it is possible to allocate not the means of protection, but the module for optimizing system performance (process management, battery saving, memory cleaning, etc.) that modern anti-virus software does not need in the arsenal at all.

Avira Antivirus Security

In front of us is another known anti-virus package with a set of standard modules for fixed systems, which is available in basic and premium versions. The basic version works 30 days.

After the expiration of the trial period, the function of blocking URLs and updating the anti-virus database is automatically disabled, which in the fully operational version is performed once a day. The only, perhaps, interesting and non-standard function can be called checking e-mail addresses from the existing contact list. But even all the pluses are paled in the background of the lack of network protection and localization for Russian-speaking users.

Norton Security & Antivirus

This antivirus is quite a good way to protect the mobile device, although it has at its disposal the most common tools. The package is available in the free (trial) version and paid modification.

If you understand, by and large the user gets the most necessary minimum. However, the function of backup and restore of files has been added to this minimum. But in general, the evaluation of the program may look like a well-known saying: "Simple, but tasteful." However, one of the main advantages is that the application does not burden system resources in any way, and even does not require special attention even with default settings, working in the background and not distracting the user from other things.

McAfee Security & Antivirus Free

Finally, the rating of antiviruses for "Android" is closed by another known package from McAfee. The free version has all the necessary tools, including a built-in network connection scanner.

Premium paid version is additionally equipped with a backup system, but for some reason only multimedia data. But the antivirus scanner, in addition to the main objects in the system or on removable media, is able to check also QR codes. Another interesting feature is the automatic transfer of a photo of an attacker who has stolen a mobile device. When the battery is low, you can configure the automatic storage of the last geolocation via the GPS module.

The result

The only major question remains open: "What kind of antivirus for" Android "?". Reviews of users on the Internet are divided. Some install antiviruses of extremely well-known brands, not paying attention to functionality. Others categorically do not accept shareware and paid versions (with unnecessary additional tools, including). So what software product can be called universal, and so that he arranged both those and others? Based on the opinion of specialists and software tools, the best one for today is the CM Security AntiVirus & AppLock antivirus due to the presence of the most powerful functional, free distribution and the fact that it is not burdened with unnecessary tools, because in this case we are talking about providing the most Full protection of the Android device, not about systems designed to backup or optimize the operation of the device.

However, world ratings also testify to this. But, however that may be, the choice is always the user. But the user preferences in favor of this or that software product can not always be objective. But the most important thing is that if it's time to install the anti-virus software, you should download it only from trusted sources, otherwise you can launch malicious programs into your system instead of protection, and then you will have to restore not only your files and Application, and the entire system as a whole.