Like Norton, Bitdefender consistently detects 100% of the "widespread" malware collected by AV-TEST in the four weeks before a test.Īmong the six other Android antivirus apps I reviewed in 2019, Avast Mobile Security, Kaspersky Mobile Antivirus and McAfee Mobile Security clustered behind Bitdefender with some perfect 100% detection scores, but more frequently scoring in the 99.7-99.9% ranges, especially with regard to real-time malware. No other brand has achieved this.īitdefender Mobile Security has come close, falling short only three times since January 2017 of detecting 100% of "real-time" malware encountered online. Norton has scored perfectly on all of German independent lab AV-TEST's Android antivirus app evaluations for more than two years straight. Norton Mobile Security: Malware detection
When I navigated to a known malicious site, the Web Protection reliably prompted me with a warning on all six browsers that I had installed, but it did give me the option to proceed if I chose. Norton's Web Protection alerts you to any malicious content when you are using the most well-known browsers, including the browsers built into Facebook, Pinterest and Snapchat, to name a few.
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It instead offers a single toggle for "Smart Scan" that performs a scan "at the optimal time and frequency." You can choose whether you want it to scan system apps or your SD card, or do both.Ī full scan took about 18 to 24 seconds to complete on my Google Pixel 3 when I opted to include everything, and about half that time if I didn't. Like most Android antivirus apps, Norton Mobile Security for Android no longer schedules malware scans. Norton Mobile Security: Malware protection If you want identity protection as well, Norton 360 Deluxe can be purchased with three different levels of LifeLock service, but those bundles will run you up to $350 per year. You'll also get access to some of the best antivirus programs and best Mac antivirus software available. You'll have to get Norton 360 Premium from a third-party retailer like Amazon or Fry's, but it's frequently discounted. Norton 360 Premium bumps that up to 10 devices for, well, $99.99 per year.
The Norton 360 Deluxe package at $99.99 per year ($49.99 for the first year) supports five devices running Windows, macOS, iOS or, of course, Android. The subscription fee for Norton Mobile Security for Android is $29.99 (for a time, it was $24.99), but there is typically a deal on the first year for new subscribers that brings the initial yearly price closer to $15 to $20 in addition to a 14-day free trial.Īs Norton is one of the largest computer antivirus companies, there are also options for those looking to protect their laptops and desktops along with their mobile devices. Norton Mobile Security for Android main menu (Image credit: Norton)
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