Virus scanner / replacement for 'Play Protect' wanted

Oliver@lemmy.ca to Android@lemmy.world – 6 points –

I'm annoyed by Play Protect and finally want to turn it off. Comes every time with absurd, complicated to circumvent warnings about privacy-friendly services like Exodus, F-Droid, etc. from which no threats emanate, but on the contrary protect against threats that Google delivers.

What are the experiences with alternatives? Can anyone maybe even recommend a malware scanner for Android?

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