Emsisoft Mobile Security

Protecting your data and privacy from all the dangers waiting on the Internet.

Emsisoft · com.emsisoft.security

5.0 out of 5 (1 rating) 100K+ downloads v16.4.2 101.7 MB Android 7.0+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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At a glance

Latest version: v16.4.2 (1600402030)
Updated: Jul 26, 2026 (2 months ago)
APK size: 101.7 MB
Requires: Android 7.0+ (API 24)
CPU support: x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit, ARM 64-bit
Graphics: OpenGL ES 2.0+
Category: Tools (app)
Listed since: Jan 27, 2021 (at least)
Permissions: 35 (11 sensitive)
Website: emsisoft.com
Developer contact: [email protected]
Privacy: Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

Emsisoft Mobile Security is an app by Emsisoft in the Tools category, listed since at least January 2021. It includes native code for x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit and ARM 64-bit, so it runs on practically every phone.

Since version 3.4.0.3, the minimum Android version rose from 5.0 to 7.0. It asks for 35 permissions, 11 of them sensitive, including precise location, location in the background and camera. Compared with version 3.4.0.3, it adds 5 new permissions (“Bluetooth connect”, “Read phone status and identity”, “Foreground service camera” and 2 more) and drops 4 (“Schedule exact alarms”, “Use full screen intent”, “Advertising ID” and “Read Google service settings”).

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

Emsisoft Mobile Security: The ultimate mobile security solution for Android devices. Online threats increasingly target mobile devices. Solid protection from malware is vital. Free to download, Emsisoft Mobile Security focuses on maximum protection with minimal battery impact to give you a safer and more informed Android experience. FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS • Antivirus Security — Protects your Android devices from new and existing threats. Includes app scanner, download scanner, and storage scanner. • Malware Scanner — Defends against viruses, malware, spyware, and more. • App Anomaly Detection — Detects and alerts on abnormal app behavior to stop hidden threats. • Scam Alert & Chat Protection — Guards your messages and notifications against phishing links and chat-based scams. • Web Protection — Blocks phishing and fraudulent sites to secure your online shopping and browsing. • Account Privacy — Alerts you if your email address appears in a known data breach. • App Lock — Add a PIN code to secure sensitive apps from unauthorized access. • Anti-Theft — Remotely locate, lock, wipe, or send a message to your device. Get a snapshot of intruders who try to tamper with your phone. ADVANCED PROTECTION MODULES • Malware Scanner — Automatically scans apps during install and regularly checks your device for threats. Independently verified 100% detection rate. • Anomaly Detection — Monitors app behavior to catch sophisticated threats that bypass traditional scans — ideal for protecting financial and personal data. • Scam Alert & Chat Protection — Keeps your communications safe by identifying malicious links in messages, texts, and chat apps. • Account Privacy — Stay ahead of breaches by checking if your email address or credentials have been leaked online. • Web Protection — Real-time protection while browsing. Block fake websites and malicious URLs for safer online banking, shopping, and streaming. • Anti-Theft — Remotely control your device in case of loss or theft. Lock it, wipe your data, locate it on a map, or display a message. Intruder snapshots included. PERMISSIONS & TECHNICAL NOTES • Device Admin permission is required to enable Anti-Theft functionality. • VPN service is used to create a secure connection and provide Web Protection by encrypting your data. • Accessibility service is used for: ◦ Chat Protection: to scan links in supported chat apps via Scam Alert ◦ App Anomaly: to detect unusual app behavior and block advanced threats

Version history

2 versions are listed, going back to v3.4.0.3. Since v16.4.2 it requires Android 7.0+.

v16.4.2 LATEST Jul 26, 2026 101.7 MB TRUSTED v3.4.0.3 Sep 25, 2026 45.4 MB TRUSTED

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Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Jul 26, 2026.
Certificate issued to “bd” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.
Same certificate as the other version checked

Store checks and file details

Developer signature verified Jul 26, 2026
Validated against Google Play Jul 26, 2026
Signed byCN=bd
Signing certificate (SHA-1)AB:17:F4:D3:48:74:DB:E7:99:38:93:F8:1F:CA:0C:83:DB:0C:F6:16
File MD5f7c2cda9d79940fae546fb618e24062e
Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

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Permissions (35)

Emsisoft Mobile Security requests 35 permissions, 11 of them sensitive.

Access all files Sensitive android.permission.MANAGE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Approximate location Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION
Bluetooth connect Sensitive android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT
Camera Sensitive android.permission.CAMERA
Display over other apps Sensitive android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW
Location in the background Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_BACKGROUND_LOCATION
Package usage stats Sensitive android.permission.PACKAGE_USAGE_STATS
Precise location Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION
Read phone status and identity Sensitive android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE
Read shared storage Sensitive android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
See all installed apps Sensitive android.permission.QUERY_ALL_PACKAGES
Change network state android.permission.CHANGE_NETWORK_STATE
Change wifi state android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_STATE
Commondata get common data (custom) com.huawei.appmarket.service.commondata.permission.GET_COMMON_DATA
Control vibration android.permission.VIBRATE
Foreground service camera android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_CAMERA
Foreground service location android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_LOCATION
Foreground service special use android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_SPECIAL_USE
Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
Get tasks android.permission.GET_TASKS
Google Play install referrer com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE
Internal broadcast protection (app-defined) com.emsisoft.security.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
Mapsagent read app info (custom) com.samsung.android.mapsagent.permission.READ_APP_INFO
Modify audio settings android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS
Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
Receive push notifications com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE
Request delete packages android.permission.REQUEST_DELETE_PACKAGES
Request ignore battery optimizations android.permission.REQUEST_IGNORE_BATTERY_OPTIMIZATIONS
Run at startup android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
Run foreground services android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
Show notifications android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS
Use biometric hardware android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC
Use fingerprint hardware android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT
View Wi-Fi connections android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE
View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE

Required hardware & features

Basic touch input android.hardware.faketouch
Wi-Fi android.hardware.wifi

Emsisoft Mobile Security APK: questions and answers

Is there a version of Emsisoft Mobile Security for older Android phones?

The current version needs Android 7.0 or later. Version 3.4.0.3 is the newest listed build that installs on Android 5.0 and later. Get version 3.4.0.3 · All versions

Can I install this APK over the version I already have?

Yes, if your installed copy is older. It is signed like the Google Play version, so Android installs it as an update and keeps your data.

Is the Emsisoft Mobile Security APK safe?

No one can promise that a file is safe, but some things can be checked. The source store rates this file Trusted. Its signature matches the Google Play version. It is signed with the same certificate as the other version checked. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is f7c2cda9d79940fae546fb618e24062e.