To be honest, I dont have any protection such as AV on my mobile phone but on my desktop, yes, there is. But did you know that there's no computer system that totally safe or virus-proof? Why?
Because all android phones always have released and do patches regularly to combat at a potential risk that you may download from unknown sources. So, the best thing to do is always up to date the version of your android to increase the security level and to ensure that you are protected.
Upon installing a crypto wallet on your android learn how to verify first before deciding to download, use a legitimate website instead of in the Google Play store and I think recommendable as you said is now an option to them. The last thing is, always separate your email for the Bitcoin wallet.
Anyway, thank you for that list and might helpful from other aspects, but if only focus on Bitcoin wallet, I don't think it is recommendable.
Topic: Comparative Features On Top Phone Antivirus For Crypto Wallets Protection - page 3. (Read 605 times)
January 01, 2021, 10:22:59 AM
January 01, 2021, 10:10:05 AM
- The best protection is don't do stupid things on your devices.
- Antivirus softwares (AVs) don't protect you completely
- There are risks that your AVs fail to detect malwares when heuristic or behavior analyses or behavior-based protection fail to detect threats
- If a malware is entirely new, the risk is higher
- You should not put your life at risks (by stupid web-surfing behavior) then leave it to AVs to protect you from potential threats
- You can compare AVs with vaccine in the pandemic time. A good vaccine only reduce probability of infection for you but not 100% wipe out the risk. The same goes for AVs. You should not take a vaccination, then go to a crowd and say I am vaccinated and I won't be infected with the virus.
Heuristic analysis
Behavior-based Protection
January 01, 2021, 09:54:31 AM
Having antivirus application installed on our mobile phones is recommendable as we access our crypto wallets, mails, etc through our mobile phones on regular basics. Most of us feel having antivirus on our pc is priority forgetting the fact that our phones contain sensitive materials, files, keys, that must be protected from malwares. Downloading your apps from the google play store is not 100% guarantee enough. You need a good antivirus installed to protect you from unknown applications and pops up messages.
The security experts at AV-TEST have conducted new research to determine the best antivirus solutions of Android, and the results pretty much speak for themselves. Once again, they confirm third-party protection is better than first party, even if it’s available free of charge.
AV-TEST has conducted the study by analyzing a set of 17 security products for Android and testing their engines in three different categories, namely:
Google Play Protect served as the baseline product and received 0 points for protection, but six for performance and four for usability.
Most products received the maximum 18 points in the study, as it follows:
Avast Mobile Security -
Avast Mobile Security & Antivirus is one of the most full-featured of the best Android antivirus apps, offering everything from a privacy adviser to a system optimizer to a customizable blacklist.
Features
Inexpensive premium version
Lots of features for free
Callblocking doesn't work
Unreliable anti-theft features
Too many ads in free version
Bitdefender Mobile Security -
Bitdefender's Android security app has nearly flawless malware protection, a very light performance impact, Android Wear watch integration, a VPN client and a malicious-website blocker that works with most Android browsers.
Features
Top malware protection
Affordable premium version
Many useful features
Small system impact
Expensive unlimited VPN option
Norton Moblie Security -
Norton Mobile Security offers the best malware protection of any of the Android antivirus apps we tested. Unfortunately, Norton quietly killed the app's excellent anti-theft functions in early December 2019, along with its contacts-backup and Link Guard malicious-link blocker.
Features
Flawless malware detection
App Advisor beats the competition
Intuitive design
No more anti-theft functions
No more free tier
Kaspersky -
Kaspersky Mobile Antivirus, also known as Kaspersky Internet Security for Android, offers nearly-perfect malware protection, a small system impact and a call blocker that actually works.
Features
Strong malware protection
Call blocking works
No ads in free version
Limited features overall
Free version won't auto-scan new apps
McAfee Mobile Security -
Like Avast, McAfee offers a ton of useful features, but its free version is also full of ads and upsell suggestions. The malware protection is decent, if not fantastic, and a useful "Guest" feature lets other people safely use your phone for a short time.
Features
Lots of free features
Useful guest mode
Too many ads in free version
Pricey premium tiers
So-so malware protection
G Data Mobile Security -
G Data developed the very first antivirus utility way back in 1985. Yes, the German company is better known in Europe than here in the US. Yes, others may point to a different product as the first antivirus. But there's no question that G Data has a long and admirable history. While G Data Antivirus is the company's entry-level product, it goes well beyond the basics of antivirus protection.
Features
Excellent score in our hands-on
malware protection test.
Protects against banking Trojans, keyloggers, ransomware, and exploits.
So-so score in our phishing protection test.
Mixed scores in independent lab tests.
Ransomware protection only partially effective
Includes spam filter
Trend Micro -
To even be considered a full-scale antivirus, a program must sweep away all existing malware infestations and protect the system against new attacks. That’s the minimum. Trend Micro Antivirus+ Security goes way beyond that minimum. The "plus" in its name refers to a wealth of bonus features, among them a firewall booster, layered ransomware protection, and a hardened browser for online banking. Add those to an effective core antivirus system and you've got a product that's well worth a look.
Features
Very good scores in our antiphishing and malicious URL blocking tests
Multilayered ransomware protection
Pay Guard protects online transactions
Many bonus features
Poor score in our hands-on malware protection test
Some poor scores in independent lab tests
Social network link protection choices dated
No multi-device volume licensing
Ahn Lab V3 mobile Security -
AhnLab V3 Mobile Security is a comprehensive mobile solution for anti-malware, anti-theft and privacy protection. It protects your sensitive data through a complete analysis of data access levels against mobile malware and malicious applications, and helps you find your lost or stolen device.
Features
Optimized security solution for Android smartphones and tablets
Full-scale protection against the latest mobile malware (malicious apps), spam, and data leakage
Secure protection for personal data, applications, memory cards, and operating systems
Designed to use less battery power and less memory
Employs the proven, world-class mobile AV engine, V3 Mobile
Avira antivirus security -
Everybody needs antivirus protection, even people on a limited budget. Founded in 1986, Avira protects hundreds of millions of users worldwide with its free Avira Antivirus. This product gets excellent scores from the independent labs, and it brings along a collection of related Avira products. It successfully blocked access to malware-hosting URLs in our testing, but fell down in our phishing protection test.
Features
Excellent scores from independent testing labs.
Good score in our malware blocking test.
Free.
Option to install many related Avira products.
Slow on-demand scan.
Browser protection only for Chrome and Firefox.
So-so antiphishing score.
Real-time protection missed some malware EXEs, identified some valid programs as malware.
Helps to secure your lost or stolen device using remote commands
Protected TotalAV -
There's no doubt that antivirus protection is essential to the security of your devices and data. But if antivirus is all you have, some bonus security features start to seem essential as well. With TotalAV Essential Antivirus, you get a collection of tune-up features, along with extra-cost options to add VPN protection, identity monitoring, ad blocking, and password management. Unfortunately, even the presence of real-time antivirus protection isn't enough to make this product a really good choice.
Featues
Decent phishing protection.
Includes tune-up, disk cleanup.
Well-designed user interface.
Speedy scan.
Poor scores in our malware protection test and malicious URL blocking test.
No results from test labs we follow.
Marked many dangerous downloads as safe.
Expensive.
AVG -
AVG packs excellent protection into its free antivirus utility. If you want more than the basics, you must upgrade directly to the company's security suite, AVG Internet Security - Unlimited. The suite adds several useful components beyond what you get with AVG's free antivirus. Whether these merit switching to a for-pay model is something you have to decide for yourself.
Features
Very good scores in multiple independent lab tests and our own hands-on tests.
Unlimited licenses.
Includes ransomware protection and webcam protection.
Initial scan slower than average.
Unusually large impact in performance tests
sources
https://news.softpedia.com/news/the-best-new-antivirus-for-android-531806.shtml
https://www.tomsguide.com/best-picks/best-android-antivirus
https://www.pcmag.com/reviews
The security experts at AV-TEST have conducted new research to determine the best antivirus solutions of Android, and the results pretty much speak for themselves. Once again, they confirm third-party protection is better than first party, even if it’s available free of charge.
AV-TEST has conducted the study by analyzing a set of 17 security products for Android and testing their engines in three different categories, namely:
- protection
- performance
- usability
Google Play Protect served as the baseline product and received 0 points for protection, but six for performance and four for usability.
Most products received the maximum 18 points in the study, as it follows:
- AhnLab V3 Mobile Security
- Avast Mobile Security
- AVG Antivirus Free
- Avira Antivirus Security
- Bitdefender Mobile Security
- G data Mobile Security
- Kaspersky Internet Security for Android
- McAfee Mobile Security
- NortonLifeLock 360
- Protected Total AV
- Trend Micro Mobile Security
Avast Mobile Security -
Avast Mobile Security & Antivirus is one of the most full-featured of the best Android antivirus apps, offering everything from a privacy adviser to a system optimizer to a customizable blacklist.
Features
Inexpensive premium version
Lots of features for free
Callblocking doesn't work
Unreliable anti-theft features
Too many ads in free version
Bitdefender Mobile Security -
Bitdefender's Android security app has nearly flawless malware protection, a very light performance impact, Android Wear watch integration, a VPN client and a malicious-website blocker that works with most Android browsers.
Features
Top malware protection
Affordable premium version
Many useful features
Small system impact
Expensive unlimited VPN option
Norton Moblie Security -
Norton Mobile Security offers the best malware protection of any of the Android antivirus apps we tested. Unfortunately, Norton quietly killed the app's excellent anti-theft functions in early December 2019, along with its contacts-backup and Link Guard malicious-link blocker.
Features
Flawless malware detection
App Advisor beats the competition
Intuitive design
No more anti-theft functions
No more free tier
Kaspersky -
Kaspersky Mobile Antivirus, also known as Kaspersky Internet Security for Android, offers nearly-perfect malware protection, a small system impact and a call blocker that actually works.
Features
Strong malware protection
Call blocking works
No ads in free version
Limited features overall
Free version won't auto-scan new apps
McAfee Mobile Security -
Like Avast, McAfee offers a ton of useful features, but its free version is also full of ads and upsell suggestions. The malware protection is decent, if not fantastic, and a useful "Guest" feature lets other people safely use your phone for a short time.
Features
Lots of free features
Useful guest mode
Too many ads in free version
Pricey premium tiers
So-so malware protection
G Data Mobile Security -
G Data developed the very first antivirus utility way back in 1985. Yes, the German company is better known in Europe than here in the US. Yes, others may point to a different product as the first antivirus. But there's no question that G Data has a long and admirable history. While G Data Antivirus is the company's entry-level product, it goes well beyond the basics of antivirus protection.
Features
Excellent score in our hands-on
malware protection test.
Protects against banking Trojans, keyloggers, ransomware, and exploits.
So-so score in our phishing protection test.
Mixed scores in independent lab tests.
Ransomware protection only partially effective
Includes spam filter
Trend Micro -
To even be considered a full-scale antivirus, a program must sweep away all existing malware infestations and protect the system against new attacks. That’s the minimum. Trend Micro Antivirus+ Security goes way beyond that minimum. The "plus" in its name refers to a wealth of bonus features, among them a firewall booster, layered ransomware protection, and a hardened browser for online banking. Add those to an effective core antivirus system and you've got a product that's well worth a look.
Features
Very good scores in our antiphishing and malicious URL blocking tests
Multilayered ransomware protection
Pay Guard protects online transactions
Many bonus features
Poor score in our hands-on malware protection test
Some poor scores in independent lab tests
Social network link protection choices dated
No multi-device volume licensing
Ahn Lab V3 mobile Security -
AhnLab V3 Mobile Security is a comprehensive mobile solution for anti-malware, anti-theft and privacy protection. It protects your sensitive data through a complete analysis of data access levels against mobile malware and malicious applications, and helps you find your lost or stolen device.
Features
Optimized security solution for Android smartphones and tablets
Full-scale protection against the latest mobile malware (malicious apps), spam, and data leakage
Secure protection for personal data, applications, memory cards, and operating systems
Designed to use less battery power and less memory
Employs the proven, world-class mobile AV engine, V3 Mobile
Avira antivirus security -
Everybody needs antivirus protection, even people on a limited budget. Founded in 1986, Avira protects hundreds of millions of users worldwide with its free Avira Antivirus. This product gets excellent scores from the independent labs, and it brings along a collection of related Avira products. It successfully blocked access to malware-hosting URLs in our testing, but fell down in our phishing protection test.
Features
Excellent scores from independent testing labs.
Good score in our malware blocking test.
Free.
Option to install many related Avira products.
Slow on-demand scan.
Browser protection only for Chrome and Firefox.
So-so antiphishing score.
Real-time protection missed some malware EXEs, identified some valid programs as malware.
Helps to secure your lost or stolen device using remote commands
Protected TotalAV -
There's no doubt that antivirus protection is essential to the security of your devices and data. But if antivirus is all you have, some bonus security features start to seem essential as well. With TotalAV Essential Antivirus, you get a collection of tune-up features, along with extra-cost options to add VPN protection, identity monitoring, ad blocking, and password management. Unfortunately, even the presence of real-time antivirus protection isn't enough to make this product a really good choice.
Featues
Decent phishing protection.
Includes tune-up, disk cleanup.
Well-designed user interface.
Speedy scan.
Poor scores in our malware protection test and malicious URL blocking test.
No results from test labs we follow.
Marked many dangerous downloads as safe.
Expensive.
AVG -
AVG packs excellent protection into its free antivirus utility. If you want more than the basics, you must upgrade directly to the company's security suite, AVG Internet Security - Unlimited. The suite adds several useful components beyond what you get with AVG's free antivirus. Whether these merit switching to a for-pay model is something you have to decide for yourself.
Features
Very good scores in multiple independent lab tests and our own hands-on tests.
Unlimited licenses.
Includes ransomware protection and webcam protection.
Initial scan slower than average.
Unusually large impact in performance tests
sources
https://news.softpedia.com/news/the-best-new-antivirus-for-android-531806.shtml
https://www.tomsguide.com/best-picks/best-android-antivirus
https://www.pcmag.com/reviews
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