How to check your phone for viruses: the best apps for Android

If your smartphone has become slow, overheats, or opens advertising tabs on its own, it may be infected. Below are trusted apps that can help you quickly find and remove viruses on Android.

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Bitdefender Mobile Security
A lightweight yet powerful antivirus app. It performs cloud-based scanning without straining the system, blocks phishing and malicious links, offers Wi-Fi protection, and includes an "Anti-theft" feature.

Avast Antivirus & Security
The app detects viruses in real time, protects against suspicious websites, blocks ads, and cleans up unnecessary files. It supports automatic scanning and Wi-Fi analysis.

Sophos Intercept X for Mobile
A free antivirus app that offers protection against malware, phishing, unwanted apps, and even checks the security of Wi-Fi networks. It contains no ads and does not overload the system.

Kaspersky Mobile Antivirus
A reliable solution with manual and automatic scanning. The free version protects against malicious files, while the paid version adds protection against phishing, spyware, and network threats.

Norton Mobile Security
An app for comprehensive smartphone protection that analyzes installed apps, Wi-Fi connections, and websites for malicious threats. It also monitors for data leaks.

Malwarebytes Mobile Security
The antivirus detects adware, trojans, and malicious links. It checks apps, messages, and the browser. The interface is simple, making it suitable even for beginners.

Lookout Mobile Security
The app monitors for hacks, protects against phishing, and analyzes Wi-Fi. It also helps locate lost devices. It includes a data leak monitoring feature.

TotalAV Mobile Security
An antivirus with quick device scanning, protection against malicious websites, and analysis of email address leaks. It also optimizes memory and device performance.