In most cases, Android smartphones and tablets do not need installing the antivirus. However, it is equally valid that Android viruses exist and the antivirus with useful features can add an extra layer of security. ... Apart from that, Android also sources apps from developers.

Do Android phones get viruses?

In the case of smartphones, to date we have not seen malware that replicate itself like a PC virus can, and specifically on Android this does not exist, so technically there are no Android viruses. However, there are many other types of Android malware.

Which is the No 1 antivirus for Android?

Norton Mobile Security, aka Norton 360, offers the best malware protection of any of the Android antivirus apps we tested.