TechRepublic: Gallery: Android security software: Unique features of five popular apps

Android antivirus apps are everywhere -- but what makes some of the industry leaders stand out from each other? Get the low-down on five popular apps and how they differ from the competition.

By Brandon Vigliarolo
July 28, 2016

Malware is everywhere

The bigger the market share the bigger the target, and that means Android is ripe for malware. Add an app store without much vetting and you have a bad situation on your hands.

There are a lot of antivirus apps available for Android, and like everything in the Google Play store, caution is required. Antivirus apps need lots of access to your phone, so make sure you completely trust whatever you choose to install.

If you're wondering which apps you can trust take a look at these five and some of the features that make them unique.

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