Anti-virus Dr.Web Light

Name: Anti-virus Dr.Web Light
Rating: 4.248077 (1155577 reviews)
Author: Dr.Web

Free basic anti-virus protection for Android mobile devices

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Anti-virus Dr.Web Light provides free basic anti-virus protection for Android mobile devices running OS 4.4 through 14. It offers quick, full, and custom file system scans to detect and neutralize malware effectively. Key features include protection against encryption ransomware, which terminates malicious processes even on locked devices, and the unique Origins Tracing™ technology that identifies new, unknown threats.

This lightweight anti-virus maintains minimal impact on system performance and reduces data usage with small virus database updates, making it ideal for users with limited mobile plans. Detected threats are quarantined safely, with options to restore files if needed. Users can conveniently launch scans via an interactive widget directly from the device desktop. Note that Anti-virus Dr.Web Light provides basic protection and does not include components like Call and SMS Filter, Anti-theft, or URL filter; for comprehensive security, upgrading to Dr.Web Security Space for Android is recommended.

By:: Dr.Web
Downloads:: 132,041,960+ 84.55K
Rating:: 4.25

(1,155,577) 6 ratings
Version:: 12.2.4 (Last updated: 2024-10-24)
Version code:: 19134
Creation date:: 2010-07-26
Permissions:: android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE
android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE
android.permission.CHANGE_NETWORK_STATE
android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_SPECIAL_USE
android.permission.GET_ACCOUNTS
android.permission.GET_TASKS
android.permission.INTERNET
android.permission.KILL_BACKGROUND_PROCESSES
android.permission.MANAGE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
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Size:: 21.39M
Email:: an*****@drweb.com
URLs:: Website ,Privacy policy
Full description:: See detailed description
Source:: Google Play Store
Updated:: a day ago

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User reviews

Pros

Powerful malware detection capabilities
Custom and specific scanning options available
Good user interface with simple navigation
Minimal battery consumption and system resource usage
Effective protection against viruses and malware

Cons

Absence of automatic scanning after updates
Long scan times, especially for full scans
Intrusive notifications that can feel harassing
Removal of real-time protection, leading to concerns about security
Some users report the app stops working or requires manual intervention

Recent reviews

I hadn't even used the app yet and had to delete it, which was a shame. The notification made me feel alarmed as the icon looked like something was wrong with my phone, and despite dismissing the notification, it came back within a few minutes, which feels harassing.

Simone Preston, 2024-11-24

This is a moderate anti virus app with basic options similar to any other product. Like others, back end that enables h@ckers to have a high leverage if they wish to mess with users. ZiX ( AUTONOMY.PROJECTS00 ) via IG offers a more secure and the best anti malware/spyware service options that does a more comprehensive defence against threats and also have an anti spy service set up to repel future h@ckjng attempt. The link is set up in such a way that it repels threats immediately it detects it.