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Which antivirus app best for mobile device?

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KirtanDave Original post #1
Dec 19, 2022 at 2:47 PM
When it comes to free antivirus apps for mobile devices, there are a few top contenders. Quick Heal, AVG, and Avast are all great options. Quick Heal offers a free version of its mobile security app, which provides comprehensive protection against malware, viruses, and other online threats. AVG also offers a free version of its mobile security app, which includes anti-theft and anti-spyware features. Avast offers a free version of its mobile security app, which includes a firewall and anti-phishing protection. All three of these apps offer great protection, so it really comes down to personal preference in terms of which one you'd like to use.
SaiyanGoku
Dec 19, 2022 at 2:59 PM
There's no need for this thread because AVs for phones are pointless.

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Desmond
Desmond #3
Dec 19, 2022 at 5:28 PM
IIRC the term "anti-virus" on mobile generally means "anti-malware apps" app. I don't know how egregious this problem is on mobile, but I personally never used any.

Perhaps this is more useful for those who compulsively install apps from the play store.
SaiyanGoku
Dec 19, 2022 at 6:08 PM
IIRC the term "anti-virus" on mobile generally means "anti-malware apps" app. I don't know how egregious this problem is on mobile, but I personally never used any.

Perhaps this is more useful for those who compulsively install apps from the play store.
IMO, if someone is using their primary/only phone as a sandbox for testing random apps, they deserve to get malware, even with google play protect turned on.

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omega44-xt
Dec 20, 2022 at 9:04 AM
I don't use any, Samsung has something present which is made along with McAfee, so kept that off.