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Why is your cell phone exposed to constant risks?

Your phone stores a large part of your life: photos, banking passwords, private conversations. Every app you install, every link you open, or every public Wi-Fi connection you connect to can be a gateway for malware and phishing. Attackers disguise malicious apps in official stores or send messages with deceptive links that steal your credentials. Trojans spy on your calls and SMS readings; ransomware locks your information for ransom. Furthermore, open Wi-Fi networks in coffee shops or airports lack encryption, allowing a cybercriminal to "listen" to your traffic. Without adequate protection, your smartphone is like a house without a lock: a permanent invitation to digital intruders.

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How an antivirus strengthens your protection

A good mobile antivirus acts as a 24-hour guardian. Thanks to the real-time detection, scans every app you download and prevents the installation of harmful software. When you browse, your antiphishing Detects fake sites that mimic banks or social networks, blocking them before you enter sensitive data. It can automatically scan files and external memory, eliminating suspicious apps or processes. With the scheduled scan, you check your entire device periodically without effort. Some include a firewall that filters connections and a VPN integrated that encrypts your traffic on public networks. Together, these layers of defense keep viruses, Trojans, adware, and any emerging threats at bay.

Main features of a good antivirus

To be considered complete, a mobile antivirus must offer several key tools:

• Antimalware and antiransomware: : Deep scan of apps, files and processes, with automatic quarantine.
• Antiphishing: Real-time web protection, blocking fraudulent URLs before they load.
• Personal Firewall: Configure network permissions for each app, preventing unwanted communications.
• SMS and call protection: Blocking numbers and messages with malicious links.
• Secure VPN: Built-in encryption for browsing on public Wi-Fi without the risk of spying.
• Anti-theft: Remote location, blocking or erasing of data if your phone is lost or stolen.
• Junk cleanup and optimization: : delete temporary files and control apps that drain battery.
• Privacy Assessment: Audit of permissions granted to each app and recommendations to reduce exposure.

Requirements for the ideal app

Before choosing, make sure your mobile antivirus meets these criteria:

• Multi-system compatibility: Native versions for Android and iOS, with an interface adapted to smartphones and tablets.
• Lightness and low consumption- Don't slow down your device or drain your battery in the background.
• Minimum permissions: Requests only what is strictly necessary (access to storage, calls, or location, depending on the function) and offers transparency about data usage.
• Frequent updates: Virus definitions and scan engines updated daily to address new threats.
• Intuitive interface: accessible to non-technical users, with automated processes and clear notifications.
• Free trial or freemium: Option to analyze basic functions at no cost and reasonable subscription for advanced features.
• Support and guides: Online support, FAQs, and tutorials that explain each feature and how to take advantage of them.

In the Part 2 You will learn about three prestigious free solutions —Avast Mobile Security, Bitdefender Antivirus Free and Norton Mobile Security— with its detection rating, resource usage, advantages, and limitations. Swipe and choose your favorite digital shield to keep your smartphone safe.