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Avast One Essential is free, but the paid versions offer more ... With the Android app, you can do things like scan and remove malware and scan the Wi-Fi network you’re using.

The best antivirus software should protect you and your device from a wide range of threats - from malware ... down free version is available to try, so you can get a feel for the Avast toolkit.