VIPRE Android Security

Antivirus protection for your Android devices

VIPRE Security, Inc. · com.ssd.android.vipre

Not rated yet 10K+ downloads v12.0.2.1.5 43.2 MB Android 5.0+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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At a glance

Latest version: v12.0.2.1.5 (20010010)
Updated: Sep 30, 2026 (8 days ago)
APK size: 43.2 MB
Requires: Android 5.0+ (API 21)
CPU support: x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit, ARM 64-bit
Graphics: OpenGL ES 2.0+
Category: Tools (app)
Listed since: Aug 12, 2020 (at least)
Permissions: 34 (9 sensitive)
Website: success.vipre.com/VIPRE_Android_Security
Developer contact: [email protected]
Privacy: Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

VIPRE Android Security is an app by VIPRE Security, Inc. in the Tools category, listed since at least August 2020. It includes native code for x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit and ARM 64-bit, so it runs on practically every phone.

Since version 11.0.1.4, the APK grew from 17.6 MB to 43.2 MB and the minimum Android version rose from 4.1 to 5.0. It asks for 34 permissions, 9 of them sensitive, including precise location, location in the background and camera. Compared with version 11.0.1.4, it adds 8 new permissions (“Access all files”, “Location in the background”, “See all installed apps” and 5 more) and drops 3 (“Access location extra commands”, “Read phone status and identity” and “Modify shared storage”). The app can read the advertising ID that ad and analytics services use.

What's new in v12.0.2.1.5

Removed SafetyNet SDK Added Download Scan feature Added App Anomaly feature

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

VIPRE® Android Security puts your safety first, protecting your smartphone or tablet from over 20,000 known Android viruses and malware. Our most advanced cybersecurity app for Android will keep hackers away and help you find and secure your lost device for complete peace of mind. This safety app requires Device Admin permission for the Anti-Theft feature. This app uses Accessibility Services to provide protection against online threats including: Web Protection to scan the pages you access and warn you about the dangerous ones. Chat Protection to keep your chats safe against link-based scams and threats. App Anomaly Detection to protect you against new types of attacks based on application behavior. Features ✔ Autopilot ✔ Malware Scanner ✔ Account Privacy ✔ App Lock ✔ Web Protection ✔ Anti-Theft Malware Scanner Our on-install scanning and on-demand scanning features will protect your device and data against malicious apps. Scanner is always up to date with the latest intel on viruses and automatically scans apps for malware as you install them. Web Protection Detects malicious content and keeps your browsing safe for the most popular browsers. Anti-Theft Lock, geo-locate, sound an alarm and wipe your Android from any Internet-connected device. Autopilot Acts as a Security Advisor and gives you deeper insights into your security posture. Account Privacy How safe is your email address? Now you can find out whether your account details have been leaked or not, by simply running a check with VIPRE Android Security. Smart Unlock When you're using a trusted Wi-Fi such as your home hub, Smart Unlock grants you direct access to your apps by disabling the PIN. Fingerprint Sensor Support Unlock secured apps with the tip of your finger. PIN Timeout 30-second timeout after five consecutive incorrect attempts to access your PIN protected apps. Snap Photo Your phone will snap a mugshot of any person who tries to tamper with your phone in your absence. NOTE: This app requires device admin permission

Version history

2 versions are listed, going back to v11.0.1.4. Since v12.0.2.1.5 it requires Android 5.0+.

v12.0.2.1.5 LATEST Sep 30, 2026 43.2 MB TRUSTED v11.0.1.4 Sep 26, 2020 17.6 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 Sep 30, 2026.
Certificate issued to “Bitdefender” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.
Same certificate as the other version checked

Store checks and file details

Developer signature verified Sep 30, 2026
Validated against Google Play Sep 30, 2026
Signed byCN=Stefania Sararu, OU=OEM, O=Bitdefender, L=Bucharest, ST=Bucharest, C=RO
Signing certificate (SHA-1)65:0B:A1:32:D7:F6:24:77:5E:59:EC:18:CE:F8:EC:49:F0:E3:D7:1C
File MD5c715ce8e2e674647ec8275272fbc171e
Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

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Permissions (34)

VIPRE Android Security requests 34 permissions, 9 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
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 shared storage Sensitive android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
See all installed apps Sensitive android.permission.QUERY_ALL_PACKAGES
Advertising ID com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID
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
Control vibration android.permission.VIBRATE
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.ssd.android.vipre.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
Modify audio settings android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS
Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
Read Google service settings com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES
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
Schedule exact alarms android.permission.SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM
Show notifications android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS
Use biometric hardware android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC
Use fingerprint hardware android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT
Use full screen intent android.permission.USE_FULL_SCREEN_INTENT
View Wi-Fi connections android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE
View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE

Required hardware & features

Wi-Fi android.hardware.wifi

VIPRE Android Security APK: questions and answers

Is there a version of VIPRE Android Security for older Android phones?

The current version needs Android 5.0 or later. Version 11.0.1.4 is the newest listed build that installs on Android 4.1 and later. It is an old build: apps that rely on online services may no longer connect when they are this old. Get version 11.0.1.4 · 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 VIPRE Android 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 c715ce8e2e674647ec8275272fbc171e.