Sophos Intercept X for Mobile

Mobile Threat Defense (MTD) and antimalware protection for Android devices.

Sophos Limited · com.sophos.smsec

4.3 out of 5 (19 ratings) 1M+ downloads v9.8.4146 63.8 MB Android 9+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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At a glance

Latest version: v9.8.4146 (4146)
Updated: Jul 3, 2026 (3 months ago)
APK size: 63.8 MB
Requires: Android 9+ (API 28)
CPU support: ARM 32-bit, ARM 64-bit
Category: Tools (app)
Listed since: Jun 19, 2012 (at least)
Permissions: 46 (14 sensitive)
Website: sophos.com
Developer contact: [email protected]
Privacy: Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

Sophos Intercept X for Mobile is an app by Sophos Limited in the Tools category, listed since at least June 2012. It includes native code for ARM 32-bit and ARM 64-bit, so it runs on practically every phone.

Since version 9.6.3415, the APK grew from 24.5 MB to 63.8 MB. Since version 6.1.1981, the minimum Android version rose from 4.0.3 to 9. It asks for 46 permissions, 14 of them sensitive, including precise location, location in the background and camera. Compared with version 9.7.4042, it adds 1 new permission: “Reorder tasks”. The app can read the advertising ID that ad and analytics services use.

Ratings

4.3out of 519 ratings

5 ★58%
4 ★26%
3 ★5%
2 ★11%
1 ★0%

Ratings from users of the source store — not collected or verified by AAPKs.

What's new in v9.8.4146

Bug fixes

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

Sophos Intercept X for Mobile delivers industry leading protection against malware and other mobile threats. The app has consistently achieved a 100% protection score in AV-TEST’s comparison of the top Android security and antivirus apps. Full features, no advertising, all free Sophos is an IT security leader for companies and governments worldwide. This app comprehensively protects your Android device and your privacy without impacting performance or battery life. Malware protection • Scan apps and storage media for malicious or inappropriate content. Web Filtering • Block web pages with malicious, undesirable or illegal content. Link Checker • Check links you tap in non-browser apps for malicious or inappropriate content. App Protection • Protect apps with a password. Wi-Fi Security • Check your connection for man-in-the-middle attacks. Privacy Advisor • List apps that access your personal data or that could create costs. Security Advisor • Get advice on how to improve device security. Secure QR Code Scanner • Perform security checks when scanning QR codes that include URLs, contacts, or Wi-Fi connection data. Authenticator • Generate time-based (TOTP, RFC 6238) and counter-based (HOTP, RFC 4226) one-time passwords for multi-factor authentication. Managed mode • Connect the app to Sophos Mobile to enable your organization to manage your device. Permissions • Permissions are required to monitor incoming data, and to detect and stop threats. More info: https://sophos.com/kb/117499 • When you turn on App Protection, the app uses the Device Administrator permission. • The Wi-Fi Security feature needs the location permission to get the name of the Wi-Fi network you’re connected to, even when the app is running in the background. The app doesn’t actually access or track your location. • When you turn on Web Filtering, the app uses the Android Accessibility Service API to check links you open in supported web browsers. The app sends link addresses to SophosLabs to check for malicious, undesirable, or illegal content. Depending on the app settings, such content is blocked. No personal information is collected. Battery and data usage • Malware definitions update once a day to keep you protected. This uses a small amount of data. • The initial full scan of every installed app causes a one-time increase in battery usage. Data safety • The app doesn't store your web browsing history. • When the app is managed by Sophos Mobile, your organization can see details about web pages the app has blocked or warned about. Support information • Knowledge base: https://community.sophos.com/kb?TopicId=1294 • Support forum: https://community.sophos.com/products/mobile-device-protection/f/18

Version history

7 versions are listed, going back to v6.1.1981. New versions arrive here every few months. Since v9.7.4025 it requires Android 9+.

v9.8.4146 LATEST Jul 3, 2026 63.8 MB TRUSTED v9.7.4042 May 11, 2026 45.3 MB TRUSTED v9.7.4025 Sep 27, 2026 45.3 MB TRUSTED v9.7.3729 Sep 6, 2026 26.8 MB TRUSTED v9.7.3546 May 14, 2026 26 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 3, 2026.
Certificate issued to “Sophos Ltd.” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.
Same certificate as the 3 other versions checked

Store checks and file details

Developer signature not checked yet Jul 3, 2026
Validated against Google Play Jul 3, 2026
Signed byO=Sophos Ltd., L=Abingdon, C=UK
Signing certificate (SHA-1)1C:72:38:9C:9B:20:AA:AD:6F:F4:A4:87:5F:EB:59:5E:BC:94:0C:40
File MD5a4950dddf945be24b3f08bd54cb95523
Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

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Permissions (46)

Sophos Intercept X for Mobile requests 46 permissions, 14 of them sensitive.

Access all files Sensitive android.permission.MANAGE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Approximate location Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION
Camera Sensitive android.permission.CAMERA
Display over other apps Sensitive android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW
Find accounts on the device Sensitive android.permission.GET_ACCOUNTS
Location in the background Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_BACKGROUND_LOCATION
Modify shared storage Sensitive android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Package usage stats Sensitive android.permission.PACKAGE_USAGE_STATS
Precise location Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION
Read phone numbers Sensitive android.permission.READ_PHONE_NUMBERS
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
Write settings Sensitive android.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS
Access adservices ad id android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID
Access adservices attribution android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION
Add home-screen shortcuts com.android.launcher.permission.INSTALL_SHORTCUT
Advertising ID com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID
Android send command (custom) com.sophos.mobilecontrol.client.android.permission.SEND_COMMAND
Browser read history bookmarks (custom) com.android.browser.permission.READ_HISTORY_BOOKMARKS
Browser write history bookmarks (custom) com.android.browser.permission.WRITE_HISTORY_BOOKMARKS
Change network state android.permission.CHANGE_NETWORK_STATE
Change wifi state android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_STATE
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.sophos.smsec.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
Kill background processes android.permission.KILL_BACKGROUND_PROCESSES
Nfc android.permission.NFC
Permission (custom) com.sophos.appprotectionmonitor.PERMISSION
Permission (custom) com.sophos.smsec.PERMISSION
Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
Receive push notifications com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE
Remove home-screen shortcuts com.android.launcher.permission.UNINSTALL_SHORTCUT
Reorder tasks android.permission.REORDER_TASKS
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
Smsdkex sync (custom) com.sophos.smsdkex.permission.SYNC
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

Sophos Intercept X for Mobile APK: questions and answers

Is there a version of Sophos Intercept X for Mobile for older Android phones?

The current version needs Android 9 or later. Version 9.7.3729 is the newest listed build that installs on Android 8.0 and later. Get version 9.7.3729 · 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 Sophos Intercept X for Mobile 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 3 other versions checked. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is a4950dddf945be24b3f08bd54cb95523.