Check apps for viruses - how it works

This practical tip shows you how to check your Android apps for viruses.

Prevent installation of malicious apps

There are some free apps that take care that no malicious software gets on your smartphone.

• Install eg Avast Mobile Security & Antivirus.
• The software checks newly installed apps for malware when they are started for the first time.
• You can also use the integrated virus scanner to regularly check the installed apps. To do this, click on Virus scanner and start the manual scan with "Scan now". Place a checkmark next to "Automatic scan" and select a time and days of the week on which the scan should be carried out.

Alternatively, you can also install BitDefender's Zoner AntiVirus Free or Mobile Security & Antivirus. Another practical tip tells you how to remove the OBAD virus from your Android device.