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Dr.Web Anti-virus Light (free)

Comprehensive protection from all types of threats for Android mobile devices

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  • Category Security/Performance
  • Program license Free
  • Version 10.1.2
  • Size 34 MB
  • Works under: Android
  • Program available in English
  • Content rating Everyone
  • Package name com.drweb.pro
  • Program by Dr.Web
    Республика Казахстан, A30M0D7, г. Алматы, Наурызбайский район, микрорайон Рахат, ул. Асанбая Аскарова, 33

Description

Dr.Web Anti-virus Light is a free Android application designed to protect your device from various types of malware.

Features

Dr.Web Anti-virus Light offers real-time protection against diverse threats including viruses, trojans, adware, and other malicious software. The application comes with a built-in scanner that can be scheduled to run at specific times or initiated manually. This scanner thoroughly checks your device's file system, including the SD card contents, to identify and remove harmful elements.

Moreover, the application offers a quarantine feature, which isolates detected threats from the rest of the system, preventing them from causing further harm. Updates to the virus database are rolled out regularly and automatically, ensuring that your device is protected against the latest threats.

Usability

Ease of use is a significant strength of Dr.Web Anti-virus Light. The application's user interface is intuitive and straightforward, making it accessible to users of all levels of tech-savviness. Additionally, the application is lightweight, causing minimal impact on system performance even on lower-end devices. This makes it an excellent choice for users who need reliable protection without sacrificing device performance.

Subscription Service

While the base version of Dr.Web Anti-virus Light is free, users have the option to subscribe to a premium service at a nominal monthly fee. This subscription offers additional features such as a reliable VPN and enhanced malware protection, making it a worthy investment for users seeking comprehensive device protection.

Performance

When it comes to performance, Dr.Web Anti-virus Light delivers as promised. Users have reported a significant decrease in pop-up and banner ads, as well as a reduction in malware after installing the application. The app's efficacy in dealing with malware, combined with its lightweight nature and ease of use, makes it a robust solution for mobile device protection.

Pros

  • Real-time protection against various types of malware.
  • Lightweight application that works well even on lower-end devices.
  • Regular automatic updates to the virus database.
  • Easy-to-use interface suitable for all users.

Cons

  • Some advanced features are only available with a monthly subscription.

•Added a new Firewall setting

•Fixed an issue with the setting Block connections for new apps

•Introduced internal fixes and improvements aimed at performance optimization of Firewall

•Added support for Atom browser in URL filter

•Introduced internal fixes to the performance of URL filter

•Eliminated the causes of app crashes

•Introduced minor changes to the notification on battery optimization in Security Auditor

Potentially dangerous permissions

  • ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION: Allows an app to access approximate location. Alternatively, you might want ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION.
  • ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION: Allows an app to access precise location. Alternatively, you might want ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION.
  • CALL_PHONE: Allows an application to initiate a phone call without going through the Dialer user interface for the user to confirm the call.
  • GET_ACCOUNTS: Allows access to the list of accounts in the Accounts Service.
  • READ_CONTACTS: Allows an application to read the user's contacts data.
  • READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE: Allows an application to read from external storage.
  • READ_PHONE_STATE: Allows read only access to phone state, including the phone number of the device, current cellular network information, the status of any ongoing calls, and a list of any PhoneAccounts registered on the device.
  • WRITE_CONTACTS: Allows an application to write the user's contacts data.
  • WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE: Allows an application to write to external storage.

Other permissions

  • ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE: Allows applications to access information about networks.
  • ACCESS_NOTIFICATION_POLICY: Marker permission for applications that wish to access notification policy.
  • ACCESS_WIFI_STATE: Allows applications to access information about Wi-Fi networks.
  • CHANGE_NETWORK_STATE: Allows applications to change network connectivity state.
  • CHANGE_WIFI_STATE: Allows applications to change Wi-Fi connectivity state.
  • GET_TASKS: This constant was deprecated in API level 21. No longer enforced.
  • INTERNET: Allows applications to open network sockets.
  • KILL_BACKGROUND_PROCESSES: Allows an application to call killBackgroundProcesses(String).
  • READ_LOGS: Allows an application to read the low-level system log files.
  • RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED: Allows an application to receive the ACTION_BOOT_COMPLETED that is broadcast after the system finishes booting. If you don't request this permission, you will not receive the broadcast at that time. Though holding this permission does not have any security implications, it can have a negative impact on the user experience by increasing the amount of time it takes the system to start and allowing applications to have themselves running without the user being aware of them. As such, you must explicitly declare your use of this facility to make that visible to the user.
  • REORDER_TASKS: Allows an application to change the Z-order of tasks.
  • RESTART_PACKAGES: This constant was deprecated in API level 8. The restartPackage(String) API is no longer supported.
  • SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW: Allows an app to create windows using the type TYPE_SYSTEM_ALERT, shown on top of all other apps. Very few apps should use this permission; these windows are intended for system-level interaction with the user.
  • USE_FINGERPRINT: Allows an app to use fingerprint hardware.
  • VIBRATE: Allows access to the vibrator.
  • WAKE_LOCK: Allows using PowerManager WakeLocks to keep processor from sleeping or screen from dimming.
  • android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
  • android.permission.MANAGE_ACCOUNTS
  • android.permission.REQUEST_DELETE_PACKAGES
  • com.android.browser.permission.READ_HISTORY_BOOKMARKS
  • com.android.browser.permission.WRITE_HISTORY_BOOKMARKS
  • com.android.vending.BILLING
  • com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE
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