Avira Antivirus Security (Android)

The antivirus is available both in the base, and the Premium-version. They give 30 days on the application testing, during this term all functions are available.

As basic functions of Avira Antivirus Security are:

• anti-virus scanner and monitor;
• safe Internet (URL blocking);
• anti-theft module;
• blocking of calls and SMS;
• blocking of access to applications;
• protection of personal data.

Program description

The trial version gives the chance to test the application on basic functions performance:

• anti-virus scanner and monitor;
• blocking of URL-links;
• protection against theft;
• blocking of calls and SMS;
• adviser on applications;
• backup and restoration.

The functions of URL-links blocking, automatic base updating will be disconnected after the trial period (in the free version the query occurs once a day).

Anti-virus scanner and monitor

Scanning is realized right after installation. It is possible to set scanning parameters (applications, files, an operating system), to specify file types, to search of adware-programs and applications with malicious code, to establish the schedule of checks in the antivirus settings. The interesting function of check of the e-mail addresses, specified in the contact list, on a probability of its compromise, is realized in the decision. The function of check of the companies that were ever exposed to attacks is also realized.

Anti-theft Module

The anti-theft module supports remote management through a private account, access to which can be received, having registered the login account. It is possible to send request for data acquisition about phone location, to switch a siren and to remove data from the device or to block it. Possibility of anti-theft module functions management by means of the SMS is absent. Avira Antivirus Security allows blocking access to the chosen applications.

Contacts Blocking

It is possible to adjust a black list of contacts or to block receiving calls and SMS from the contacts which are absent in a contact list in the “Personal data” section. Function allows seeing, what contact from a black list tried to call or send the message. The interface has laconic style, is intuitively clear and simple in management.

Conclusion

It is important to note that the doubtless advantage is existence of all functional capabilities in the free version. However the decision has some disadvantages. First, there is no function of network connection control. Secondly, there is no localization for Russian-speaking users.