Android Security: 5 Best Applications

McAfee security suite is power packed with some of the most advanced security features like mobile remote locking facility via web and SMS, data backup etc. What’s more, it can also restore your data through the cloud space provided on secured McAfee storage servers. Chances of stealing are minimal and even if something untoward happens, there is always the option of data recovery with the help of remote swipe. You can also try out the free software version which is available for trial for a period of 7 days and have a closer look at its features.

License: Freeware

Lookout Mobile Security provides one of the best security applications for your Android device. It comes in two version – free and premium version. The free version lets you take a closer look at its features. At the same time, it also helps you in scanning your mobile phone or tablet for malwares. This application provides back up on the go and easily restores the data online. Further, you can also trace out your mobile, in case you lose it.

License: Freeware

Norton, a name well known for rolling out some of the best security products have recently ventured into providing security solutions for mobile phones, especially for Android based devices. The Norton Mobile Security provides excellent protection against most of the virus attacks, commonly reported on mobiles. It also has a superior anti-malware protection which secures your device while browsing on internet. One of its most attractive feature is it locks the device as soon as the SIM has been removed. Apart from that, it can also be used to block unwanted calls and SMS.

License: Freeware

AVG Antivirus Free is quite popular and is one of the most popularly used Android application scan which provides easy antivirus scan, malware scan, internet security, theft protection feature etc. It has a real time scanning for applications, settings and media files and a task manager which take care of the running programs responsible for slowing down the device. Also, it effectively scans your device’s settings for any vulnerability and would promptly guide you for necessary action.

License: Freeware

If you are looking for a power efficient yet effective application for your Android device then Bitdefender Mobile Security is the perfect answer for you. It comes with regular features which includes file scanning, web security, malware scanner etc. this application is very light and would not slow down you device. Further, it is fully integrated which eliminates the need for periodic updates and gives you a compact and effective protection. It also sends back report of the scan, which lets you decide on the kind of action required to execute.

License: Freeware