Best antivirus software for Android (AV TEST-January 2016)

[Venustus]

Content source

https://www.av-test.org/en/antivirus/mobile-devices/android/

 

[Ink]

All vendors performed well. No Comodo?

Does anyone know if Bitdefender Free vs Paid would return the same results, in terms of detecting the malware?

I don't really care about the features, most are built-in, others aren't used or N/A for SIM-less devices.

 

[37507]

Lookout performed very poorly which is discouraging since it does come pre-installed in many Android devices.

Zemana performed really well even though it is still in beta.

 

[Vasudev]

Is it really needed if the user only installs from play store and not from any dodgy sites?

 

[LabZero]

Is it really needed if the user only installs from play store and not from any dodgy sites?

Unfortunately history teaches us that even on the Play Store sometimes you can find infected apps, so yes, it is required.

 

[Ink]

Is it really needed if the user only installs from play store and not from any dodgy sites?

You don't necessarily need one, but if you use banking apps, they may suggest you install one. Be strict on how you use the Google Play Store, don't install any app, check it's reputation and reviews, do background research if required.

Always keep apps updated and latest Android version, if and when available.

I personally prefer security apps that only scan the app upon install / update. That's why I have previously used Bitdefender Free and now Zemana Mobile Security. In my opinion, Web Filters, Privacy Scanners and other features are junk. If you use Chrome for Android, you have some security and privacy choices.

 

[Vasudev]

Actually its my sister's, I use wp8.1.

 

[Ink]

You can pass on the recommendations to any Android users.

 

[JM Safe]

I tested BullGuard Mobile Security for a while, and it seems really good, it has a good detection ratio.

 

[upnorth]

F-Secure?

 

[jamescv7]

Seems a very easy test from them, considering the threats on Android and other mobile test are only widespread in a certain time only unlike on Windows.