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dfndr security: antivirus, anti-hacking & cleaner for Android


Key Details of dfndr security: antivirus, anti-hacking & cleaner

  • dfndr security is an anti virus and anti-hacking app for Android with performance optimization dedicated to keeping your smartphone safe...
  • Last updated on 2/21/2024
  • There have been 9 updates
  • Virus scan status:

    Clean (it's extremely likely that this software program is clean)


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Editors' Review

Download.com staff

PSafe DFNDR Security: Antivirus, Anti-hacking & Cleaner earns top scores on malware detection and offers a range of handy tools at an affordable annual price.

Pros

Far-ranging security suite: In addition to virus detection, PSafe offers tools for clearing your cache, password-protecting apps, hiding photo galleries, controlling a misplaced phone, reducing your phone's temperature, and deleting older WhatsApp files.

Device and app scanning: By default, PSafe checks app downloads for malware. You can also manually initiate a scan of installed apps of your entire device.

High marks on malware detection: PSafe's mobile security app earned top scores on the suite of tests run by AV-Test, a security and antivirus research firm. The app performed well on both malware detection and battery use.

Annual subscription is a deal: An annual subscription runs $4.99. With comparable apps cost as much as $29.99 a year, PSafe's service is a deal.

SEE: The 7 Best Antivirus for Android to Keep Your Phone Secure

Cons

Suspect suggestions: The DFNDR app prompts you to activate related utilities that offer questionable benefits. For example, the app requested I activate its Total Change battery monitor to ensure that I don't overcharge my Pixel 2 battery, a problem that may or may not exist.

A bit alarmist: After running a virus scan, the app alerted me that I needed to run it again. And periodically, the app sends a notification about an issue I need to fix, such as "55 apps causing heating."

Confusing or intrusive ads: In the main app window, ads and PSafe tools share a similar card-style design, making it challenging to figure out what's part of PSafe and what's an ad. Likewise, the app can display ads after completing a task for competing security apps, but they look like they are part of the PSafe suite.

Bottom Line

PSafe DFNDR Security: Antivirus, Anti-hacking & Cleaner earns high marks on antivirus protection and value, but it stumbles with confusing notifications and misleading ads.


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Full Specifications

WHAT'S NEW IN VERSION 11.2.0

Introducing a brand new premium feature: Identity Theft Report.

- Find out if your email has been compromised by hackers in a data breach.

- Try it free for seven days

GENERAL
Release
November 12, 2018
Latest update
February 21, 2024
Version
11.2.0
OPERATING SYSTEMS
Platform
Android
Operating System
Android 13.0
POPULARITY
Total Downloads
33,715
Downloads Last Week
1
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Developer's Description

dfndr security is an anti virus and anti-hacking app for Android with performance optimization dedicated to keeping your smartphone safe...

dfndr security is an anti virus and anti-hacking app for Android with performance optimization dedicated to keeping your smartphone safe from hackers. dfndr security (pronounced "defender"), with more than 130 million installations globally, is a top-rated antivirus software by the AV-TEST Institute.

More than a simple virus cleaner, dfndr security antivirus for Android is packed with powerful features, including:

Security Scan

Anti-Hacking

Lockscreen Charge Monitor

Memory Booster

Quick Cleanup

Applock

Notification Cleaner

Virus Protection & Virus Cleaner with Security Scan

Scan for viruses contracted through spam, malicious content, or infected apps with this easy-to-use tool. The spyware removal and virus cleaner feature gives you the best virus protection and keeps your phone in top condition. Choose between the Quick Antivirus Scan and the more comprehensive Full Antivirus Scan.

Anti-Hacking & Anti-Phishing Protection

Anti-Hacking alerts you of phishing-related activities in apps such as SMS, Facebook Messenger, WhatsApp, or Chrome without ever having to click on potentially malicious links.

Memory Booster

Free up RAM and speed up memory by automatically closing apps that run in the background.

Quick Cleanup to Remove Junk Files and Cache

Keep your device's cache clear and eliminate junk files with great phone cleaner tools. Easily remove apps you no longer want with App Manager. Free up phone storage space with WhatsApp Cleaner and Facebook Messenger Cleaner to make space for new photos, videos and apps.

Notification Cleaner

Control which notifications are sent to your "do not disturb" list and have the ability to view and clean junk notifications with one touch.

AppLock

Protect the apps that are on your device with passcodes and fingerprint scan technology.

Additional features to keep your Android safe and optimized:

Advanced Protection- Prevents unauthorized parties from disabling the app's protection features

CPU Cooler- Lowers the temperature of your phone's processor

WiFi Checker- Tests the speed of your internet connection

Internet Accelerator- Speeds up your connection by closing apps that are competing for bandwidth

Anti-Theft- Locks down your stolen phone remotely to protect your content and automatically takes a photo of any intruder who is snooping on your phone

Call Blocker- Prevents unwanted calls

dfndr Assistant - Sends you tips and notifications to help you better utilize all the antivirus and performance tools the app has to offer

Identity Theft Report- Find out if your email has been stolen by hackers. Try it free with a seven-day trial

Note: This app uses the Device Administrator permission

Get PREMIUM

PREMIUM subscription gives you even more advanced features, including: personalized notifications preferences and an ads-free experience.

dfndr security truly is the defender of your Android device!

Visit our website: www.psafe.com

Join our fight against deceptive advertising

PSafe is committed to the online safety and security of our users. Unfortunately, some third parties are illegally using our name and logo to create misleading ad content, such as in the form of "scareware" falsely stating that your device is infected with a virus. PSafe unequivocally denounces these "scareware" tactics. If you receive a suspicious "virus alert" type ad, please take a screenshot of the ad, copy the full browser URL link of the ad or its redirect and email both to: support@psafe.com. We appreciate your support in fighting these malicious practices.

How to identify fake virus alert ads: https://www.psafe.com/report-fake-virus-alerts