Protect your Android phones from viruses with these applications

by Billie Corey Mobile Apps

People these days are more into using smartphones in doing their everyday activities, such as going on the social network, checking emails, banking, and doing other business online. Thanks to the Android platform, these things are made possible; however it is very prone for viruses. A lot of Android app developers have created applications to protect your data from your smartphone from spyware, viruses, and malware. There are a lot of applications in the market that is dedicated to drive away these device threatening viruses, however, only a few of them have proved their worth and is commonly used by Android users.

ESET

Anti-spam, anti-virus, theft protection and call blacklisting security tools are the ones that made up ESET. To be able to look for security holes in your settings in your Android device, you can easily use ESET to do a complete audit in security. You can already allow different built-in settings to improve the security of your phone once the auditing is complete. Among the leading choices, the anti-virus component of this application in the most comprehensive one. All the things that you have downloaded from Android market and your browser can be scanned by ESET. This application can also do a total scanning of the system in a day to day basis.

Lookout

This application made by an Android mobile developer comes with a multi-purpose security tools with cloud back-ups, anti-virus, and a great function for device tracking. Among the common methods of spreading the viruses are scanning applications and related folders, that is why the anti-virus component placed a great emphasis on it. To scan the device on a regular basis, this application has a default configuration. To be able to scan less regularly or more, you can readily tweak the settings. When a virus is identified, it is isolated and you are now ready for the deleting options.

AVG

This anti-virus application provides a total protection for your Android phone. The protection coverage includes backing-up devices, and a web-based management function mode that allows you to wipe data if you get to lost your phone. A system task manager is also covered by this application. For viruses, this application created by intelligent Android app developers scans various areas for viruses, such as links for text messages, application folders, and browsing history. When it comes to looking for loopholes in your Android phone configuration that possibly carries a threat, this application can also be utilized to scan the system settings.