Anti-virus Dr.Web Light

Free basic anti-virus protection for Android mobile devices

Free Anti-virus Dr.Web Light for Android Devices

"Anti-virus Dr.Web Light" is a free anti-virus application for Android devices, providing basic protection against malware, ransomware neutralization, and customizable scanning options. It features the unique Origins Tracing™ technology for detecting unknown threats, minimal system impact, and detailed operation statistics. Note that this version lacks advanced components like Call and SMS filter, so for full protection, consider Dr.Web Security Space for Android.
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App stats

By: Dr.Web
Version: 12.2.4 (Last updated: 2024-10-24)
Creation date: 2010-07-26
Permissions
Device & app history: retrieve running apps, read sensitive log data
Identity: find accounts on the device
Contacts: find accounts on the device
Photos/Media/Files: read the contents of your USB storage, modify or delete the contents of your USB storage
Storage: read the contents of your USB storage, modify or delete the contents of your USB storage
Wi-Fi connection information: view Wi-Fi connections
Other:
  • close other apps
  • receive data from Internet
  • view network connections
  • change network connectivity
  • full network access
  • close other apps
  • run at startup
  • reorder running apps
  • draw over other apps
  • control vibration
  • prevent device from sleeping

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App summary

About
Free basic anti-virus protection for mobile devices running Android OS 4.4 — 14.
Features and advantages of the protection components
Anti-virus
• Quick or full file system scans, as well as custom scans of user-specified files and folders.
• On-demand file system scans;
• Neutralises encryption ransomware: malicious processes are terminated even if a device is locked; lockers not yet present in the Dr.Web virus database are blocked; data remains intact, eliminating the need to pay criminals a ransom.
• Detects new, unknown malware thanks to the unique Origins Tracing™ technology.
• Moves detected threats to the quarantine from which isolated files and applications can be restored.
•Minimal impact on system performance.
• Economises traffic due to the small size of the virus database updates, which is particularly important for users whose mobile device plans have usage limits.
•Detailed anti-virus operation statistics.
• A convenient and interactive widget for launching a scan from the device desktop.

Important

Anti-virus Dr.Web Light alone is not enough to protect your device from all types of modern-day threats. This version lacks important components, including the Call and SMS Filter, the Anti-theft and the URL filter. To protect your mobile device from all types of cyberthreats, use the comprehensive protection product Dr.Web Security Space for Android

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Google Play Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Powerful virus detection and removal capabilities.
  • User-friendly interface with customization options.
  • Robust scanning features that cover all files.
  • Low battery usage and minimal system resource consumption.
  • Effective protection from malware and spyware.
Cons
  • Lack of automatic scanning after updates.
  • Long scan times for both quick and full scans.
  • Persistent notifications that can feel intrusive.
  • Issues with settings not properly taking effect.
  • Reduced functionality compared to previous versions.
Most mentioned
  • Concerns about notification interruptions.
  • Long scanning times.
  • Manual scanning only after certain updates.
  • Effective malware detection.
  • User-friendly design.
User 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.
by Simone Preston, 2024-11-24

The app appears to make strides to improve firewall every day to parter us.
by Mark Bailey, 2024-11-04

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.
by Chen Hong, 2024-10-16
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