Android operating system is at hit list of hackers, security
researchers have previously found many malicious code circulating in
the android market. The android can be exploited by severals ways and
the most common vulnerability that hackers used to use is lack of
awareness and right prevention tools and techniques. Following
article is the review of top best android security applications
available in Android market.

Avast
Mobile Security & Antivirus

• avast! Mobile Security keeps your device safe from viruses,
  malware, and spyware.

• It helps you locate your lost phone through our web-based
  phone locate feature.

• Remote device lock and/or memory wipe in its advanced
  Anti-Theft component keep your data safe.

• Handy tools like network meter, app manager, and even
  firewall (on rooted phones) give you complete control of your mobile
  phone.

Avira
Free Android Security

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• Remotely track/locate your phone
  or tablet
• Scan all apps with superior
  antivirus certified by AV-Test.org
• Remotely lock or wipe your device
  to guard your privacy
• Prevent annoying contacts from
  calling/texting you

ESET
Mobile Security & Antivirus

Android Market

Protection for Your Data and Your Mobile Adventures

ESET Mobile Security excels with 99.7% detection rate
(source: AV-TEST May/June 2013)
ESET offers a slick security suite for Android smartphones, which
impressed us with its intuitive interface. The functionality of ESET
Mobile Security is equally well thought-out (Source: AV-Comparatives
August 2013)
Enjoy your time online, social networking or shopping, protected
by ESET technology that has been successfully protecting customers
for a record breaking 10 consecutive years (source: Virus Bulletin,
VB100 Awards).

IKARUS
Mobile Security

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Android Market

IKARUS mobile.security – the award-winning antivirus solution
for Android protects your smartphone or tablet reliably against
malware in apps and from the Internet. Find and remove viruses,
trojans, spyware, adware and other malware without impacting your
battery or memory.
The benefits of IKARUS mobile.security:

• daily updates for the latest threats
• reliable protection and support directly from IKARUS
  technicians

• support for multiple languages (German, English, Italian,
  Spanish, French, Chinese)

• upgrade option / test licence for full version (incl. URL
  filter, protection against theft and text messaging spam)

Trend
Micro Mobile Security & Antivirus

Android Market

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Protect your privacy, find your phone or tablet when you lose it,
backup your photos and videos, improve your Facebook privacy and
identify malicious apps that steal your info including fake banking
apps. Trend Micro Mobile Security provides 99.9% detection according
to Av-test.org and is also certified by PCSL and AV-Comparatives.

The Free version includes an Anti-virus scanner, 50MB of cloud
storage, privacy scanner for Facebook and a 30day trial of the
premium features. After 30 days you can upgrade to the premium
version or keep using the free features.
Premium (PAID) Version includes:

• Lost Device Protection: includes anti-theft features that let
  you find, lock and wipe a missing device.

• Data Theft Scanner: warns you of apps that potentially steal
  your information

• Safe Surfing and Call & Text Filtering: keeps you and
  your kids safe by avoiding unwanted contact and content