Android is the world’s most widely used mobile OS—and a major target for malware. These are the top Android antivirus apps we've tested to protect your phone or tablet.

Smartphones have become central to everyday life. They store our emails, banking apps, social media, and even work files. As a widely used open ecosystem, ...

Boot your phone into safe mode and then delete any apps that could be infected. A full factory reset is another option, especially if you suspect a pesky, hard-to-remove virus. To help prevent viruses ...

Android malware uses blank icons and fake screens to steal financial credentials ...

If you use an Android device, you could be the target of new malware called DroidLock. According to mobile security firm Zimperium, the malware uses a convincing but fake system update prompt to take ...

Many Android users install an antivirus app on a new device without thinking twice. In 2026, there are good reasons to skip ...

A new Android malware strain can reinstall itself even after deletion, using system permissions and backup mechanisms. Here’s how it works and the steps users can take to remove it completely.

A fake TikTok app is actually a banking trojan that enables credential theft and wire fraud.

Computer viruses aren't confined to laptops and desktops. Your smartphone can get viruses too. Or will an Android keep you safer? Bentley University professor and creator of scamicide.com, Steve ...

A novel Android attack vector from a piece of malware tracked as Snowblind is abusing a security feature to bypass existing anti-tampering protections in apps that handle sensitive user data.

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It's still on you to be aware of threats to stay safe, but Android is by its very nature more secure than a desktop computer. Still, you've probably already got what you need. Share on Facebook (opens ...