Loading ...With a toll in hacking and phishing cases, by now we all know that none of your information is safe. You become more susceptible and prone to phishing attacks when you use even more applications since this gives cyber criminals a ground for carrying out such attacks. Apparently, there has been a lot of news about the problems with certain Android applications, which faced 76% more threats in the second quarter of 2011 as compared to the first quarter.
However, Android users needn’t worry since Android malware protection is now available via free apps and the five best among them are downloaded under.
Lookout Security and Anti-Virus
The most popular and effective antivirus app not only provides a complete safety coverage to your phone but also helps you locate your stolen or misplaced phone via Google map even when GPS is turned off.
ACG Anti-Virus Free
This is one fast and light weight app for your Android which helps you in detecting newer applications installed and do a ref check with the database of malicious apps, there by securing your phone effectively. It offers a complete spyware and malware protection.
Dr. Web Anti-Virus Light
Dr. Web Anti-Virus Light is another effective app for an extensive malware protection. It scans your Android device and either deletes the suspicious content or moves it to quarantine. It also scans your SD card and provides you a comprehensive malware protection.
Anti-Virus Free
The superfast app helps providing a complete malicious app protection and uses less than 0.1% of the battery life. It offers a complete protection from malicious viruses.
Norton Mobile Security Lite
This is yet another power packed app which offers a powerful protection against spyware. The special antimalware protection destroys the viruses even before they tend to infect your Android phone. It also comes with a remote lock to lock the phone when it’s stolen.
