Do we really need an antivirus/anti malware apps for our android phones, if so what is the recommended antivirus or the best app for the job. (Free if possible).
Right now i'm using webroot basic and finding it very good and its free.
Hey
Not sure bout the one you mentioned but im using lookout seems good .
Anytime i ve read news of virus attacks lookout gets a mention for protection against it so reckon it must be good
Has been afew viruses in recent months so i def would use something.
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pushtostop said:
Hey
Not sure bout the one you mentioned but im using lookout seems good .
Anytime i ve read news of virus attacks lookout gets a mention for protection against it so reckon it must be good
Has been afew viruses in recent months so i def would use something.
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webroot has been trusted in the pc industry as one of the best anti spyware program. Also eset has just opened beta for their antivirus, tried it but didnt recognize the virus i,ve put through my phone unlike webroot. Also tried lookout, its ok thou it eats a lot of my memory, about 26 mb to be exact whereas webroot only takes up about 13 mb max.
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Well ya kinda anwsered ur own question then webroot is best.
Just sharing my limited experience
Edit : been watching lookout over the last few hours and ram usage has hoovered between 6.5 n 6.8 mb
Which is far less than u stated and less than webroot at 13mb
Hope this helps
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I would recommend this one:
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.quoord.tapatalkxdapre.activity&feature=search_result
1) It doesn't hog your ressources
2) It has a wealth of information, including the relevant one that malicious code aka viruses need YOUR consent in order to run in Linux, thus making antivirus software moot
3) It doubles as an entertaining forum.
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I would recommend this one:
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.quoord.tapatalkxdapre.activity&feature=search_result
1) It doesn't hog your ressources
2) It has a wealth of information, including the relevant one that malicious code aka viruses need YOUR consent in order to run in Linux, thus making antivirus software moot
3) It doubles as an entertaining forum.
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Does malicious code need your permission to run on android too? Is it always obvious that they are malicious or do they disguise as something one may want to download?
hmm i dont think anti virus is a need ..
Logseman said:
I would recommend this one:
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.quoord.tapatalkxdapre.activity&feature=search_result
1) It doesn't hog your ressources
2) It has a wealth of information, including the relevant one that malicious code aka viruses need YOUR consent in order to run in Linux, thus making antivirus software moot
3) It doubles as an entertaining forum.
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LOL that made me laugh so hard.
pushtostop said:
Cool
Well ya kinda anwsered ur own question then webroot is best.
Just sharing my limited experience
Edit : been watching lookout over the last few hours and ram usage has hoovered between 6.5 n 6.8 mb
Which is far less than u stated and less than webroot at 13mb
Hope this helps
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weird i installed lookout and tried monitoring it for more than an hour and it always hovered in the 20's. maybe it was scanning or something, webroot now is at 5.1 mb in ram usage.
animboo said:
Do we really need an antivirus/anti malware apps for our android phones, if so what is the recommended antivirus or the best app for the job. (Free if possible).
Right now i'm using webroot basic and finding it very good and its free.
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No. We dont need. What we need is to educate ourselves not to download virus.
i think KASPERSKY has also launched an antivirus too
try it
Hey
have tried webroot seems good similar to lookout cant test how they compare on virus detection but ui is similar.
Still cant understand why it zaps so much ram on u
I know ya have to give the virus permission to run but i ve heard they disguise as apps ya might know and trust so thats is why i use it .
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hierarchy666 said:
No. We dont need. What we need is to educate ourselves not to download virus.
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What about the 30 malicious apps google removed from the market last week?? How we going to educate ourselves to not download malicious market apps? Anyway i use ALYac its a great free AV option
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try lookout it is good and you can find your device if you lost it.
an alternative would be dr. web antivirus. this app is very good in scanning the whole system instead of just apps, however i uninstalled it and switched to lookout coz whenever my screen turns off during scanning it does not scan! However i am not sure if this bug still exists. Try both these apps and you come to a conclusion. Hope I hepled
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I really don't think the anti virus software works for mobile devices because they clean way to fast. I'm sorry but I don't think the application can go over 2980 files in seconds. And I have never had anything reported but I have had viruses. To much porno. Just playing. But please tell me way you honk about anti virus software.
If you don't mind antivirus companies knowing where you go on the web, I guess it doesn't hurt to have AV on your phone. But I've never heard someone say "thank god I have AV on my phone, it saved my ass"
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Lookout seems to be the Johny one that does anything useful.
Android =\= windoze, you don't need an antivirus if you use common sense when downloading apps.
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Lookout is top notch, it doesn't seem to use a lot of resources either. Never had a problem but since android is so popular now I'm sure there will be more malware floating around eventually.
Avg can make you loose root. The android platform is split so a virus if one makes it to your phone is instantly quarantined. Av is kinda pointless.
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So what is everyone's favorite security app of 2011- and why? I know some people think security apps are not necessary. If you feel security apps are not necessary, let us know why. Any security apps that don't work on the 3D? Don't keep that info to yourself! In light of the recent news reports about phone hacking, news about malware in the android market, and criminal activity concerning phones in general, I thought it was a timely subject to discuss. Please don't let the thread devolve into a flamefest! We are better than that!
Edit: I know the poll is kinda big but I made it big on purpose. I had no idea there were this many different security apps out there until I did the research for this poll and I figured I couldn't be the only one so I put em up here so others could find out about them too. If I missed your favorite app, I'm sorry! Just give a shout out for it in the comments!
Lookout is what ive had on my phone since evo4g release date. The guys know their stuff that make it. They were on cnbc special one night showing hacking in open wifi areas.
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Ive used Lookout and SmrtGuard on my 4G. But have not used any on my 3VO as of yet
Mobile Defense is probably the most reliable one I've used, it sucks that they are in limited beta though.
no need for security
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It's nice to know you can access methods to: remote lock, track, alarm & wipe your phone when its not in your possession anymore.
That whole virus & malware mess (if we can even call it that) is easily avoided with the common sense app, I agree.
As for malware you don't really have to worry about anything atm. HTC has done a god job of patching all of the security holes they all use.
I think htc also may have something built into the phones to track then if they are lost but I doing know as I haven't set it up myself yet.
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As for malware you don't really have to worry about anything atm. HTC has done a god job of patching all of the security holes they all use.
I think htc also may have something built into the phones to track then if they are lost but I doing know as I haven't set it up myself yet.
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I think its ties into HTC hub... When I set my account up it said something about "lost or stolen phone" can't confirm for sure but yeah they have something within the phone its self
3D > iClone
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It's nice to know you can access methods to: remote lock, track, alarm & wipe your phone when its not in your possession anymore.
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Yea you can do all of that with HTCSense. com
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I think you need to put AndroidLost on that list. That app is great.
Isn't there a setting in our devices by default that allow you to find a lost or stolen Evo 3D? I haven't played with it and know nothing about it. I just remember disabling it because I heard it sucks your battery down pretty quickly.
Htcsense.com website is the one built into phone... Right now its a huge disappointment as many have reported it not working. It is in beta and when it works 100% it will be a great asset
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I'm curious to see what people recommend for lost phone apps.
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So what is everyone's favorite security app of 2011- and why? I know some people think security apps are not necessary. If you feel security apps are not necessary, let us know why. Any security apps that don't work on the 3D? Don't keep that info to yourself! In light of the recent news reports about phone hacking, news about malware in the android market, and criminal activity concerning phones in general, I thought it was a timely subject to discuss. Please don't let the thread devolve into a flamefest! We are better than that!
Edit: I know the poll is kinda big but I made it big on purpose. I had no idea there were this many different security apps out there until I did the research for this poll and I figured I couldn't be the only one so I put em up here so others could find out about them too. If I missed your favorite app, I'm sorry! Just give a shout out for it in the comments!
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look out is good tho only reason you would need a anti virus is if u are going crazy with the random apps on the market which have spy ware in them. Linux is pretty much virus free the only way you could get something is if you give it permissions to do so. I never need a anti virus.
Anyone familiar with "Phone Locator Pro" (https://market.android.com/details?id=com.rvo.plpro)? It looks pretty nice, too bad they don't have a trial. :/
I use AegisLab Antivirus Free, the option Appscan is outdated.
Scan is pretty fast and lightweight, and according to author, they will support SD card scan soon.
I got Seekdroid on the amazon app store when it was the free app of the day and it seems to work really well. Plus, the website interface is very good/easy.
I believe they also just released a free "lite" version of the app if any want to check it out.
I was using lookout, but am trying myphone without it to see if it saves any battery..but may end up putting it back on, even if it doesn't work as some say, having that sense of mind that you're phone is "protected" is kinda relieving
Just came out today guys.....tell me what you think.Tektrak works on iOs and android. Can't be removed from phone.Awesome
http://www.androidpolice.com/2011/0...otection-with-ios-for-a-full-family-solution/
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wonder how they stack upto theft aware
I use lookout + lbe privacy guard
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I'm curious how many actually use an antivirus on there phone and if so which and why I've used lookout and anti-virus free but I'm looking for a battery efficient app that actually does its job properly all the time thanks for any input
My opinion, they're generally worthless, battery killing, problem causing programs.
The only good thing about lookout is the lost phone feature, which can be done with far better apps that are designed just for that.
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juhde said:
My opinion, they're generally worthless, battery killing, problem causing programs.
The only good thing about lookout is the lost phone feature, which can be done with far better apps that are designed just for that.
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Just dont download sketchy stuff
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Just dont download sketchy stuff
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Seriously. No anti virus will protect you from everything. And I think it is worthless for phones at this time.
Awesome info and since getting the dx2 I haven't had one or felt the need on my fassy I tried others and never felt like it was doing me any good so I was curious I don't feel the need for one other then outside/3rd party apps is there a safe way to work threw those type of apps thanks
The best thing you can do for security is make sure you don't have any networks stored as netgear or linksys because if it finds that network in a public place it will connect to it and someone can packet sniff your passwords
If you are going to connect to a wireless network in an airport, always ask someone what network is the airports, people can set up laptops or cell phones for the purpose of tricking people to connect to them so they can packet sniff you
http://www.blog.jbi.in/security/firesheep-a-packet-sniffer-that-creates-security-nightmare/
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I used lookout which actually checks each apk to make sure that the should aren't known culprits.
Running a mobile phone with android without anti-virus protection is asking for trouble. Would you run your home machine without it? Android malware has picked up 300% in the last 4-5 months with rootkits and all sorts of nasty things coming down the pipe. Here is a site with some of the more recent stuff listed for androids: http://community.ca.com/blogs/securityadvisor/default.aspx
I've ran lookout, avg, and kaspersky mobile so far and have had 2 instances where lookout and kaspersky reported issues with software upon installing.
A rundown of what's out there and some reviews of them would be wonderful but I haven't come across a site with it yet. If someone else has please chime in...
On my windows machine i have one, on my linux system i don't,, on my android (linux) phone? Not a chance, make sure your permissions are alright, use your head keep a nandroid backup and you don't have to worry
Oh and on your link there the only "scary" thing said specifically that it was for windows based systems
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PnoT said:
Running a mobile phone with android without anti-virus protection is asking for trouble. Would you run your home machine without it? Android malware has picked up 300% in the last 4-5 months with rootkits and all sorts of nasty things coming down the pipe. Here is a site with some of the more recent stuff listed for androids: http://community.ca.com/blogs/securityadvisor/default.aspx
I've ran lookout, avg, and kaspersky mobile so far and have had 2 instances where lookout and kaspersky reported issues with software upon installing.
A rundown of what's out there and some reviews of them would be wonderful but I haven't come across a site with it yet. If someone else has please chime in...
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If you don't instal shady software, you won't have a problem.
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If you don't instal shady software, you won't have a problem.
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You're seriously naive and have no clue about being security conscious in this day and age.
Google took down a ton of applications from its own appstore because of being infected with malware and then some more later on that contained a rootkit. Did any of those application fit your definition of "shady"?
The world as we know it is not a rosy place to shrug off protecting your investments and hard earned cash. If you chose to be that way then so be it but giving bad advice is not smart.
P.S. I have some swamp land in Florida I'll sell you CHEAP so send me some $$ to my payal account and I can forward you over the details after payment is made.
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You're seriously naive and have no clue about being security conscious in this day and age.
Google took down a ton of applications from its own appstore because of being infected with malware and then some more later on that contained a rootkit. Did any of those application fit your definition of "shady"?
The world as we know it is not a rosy place to shrug off protecting your investments and hard earned cash. If you chose to be that way then so be it but giving bad advice is not smart.
P.S. I have some swamp land in Florida I'll sell you CHEAP so send me some $$ to my payal account and I can forward you over the details after payment is made.
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You're the naive one, I've been running android for nearly 3 years and never had a single problem, because I don't run around installing crap just because it looks cool. You obviously do since your super cool and necessary anti virus apps have found at least 2 problems in your phone.
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First of all, android is linux base so there are no viruses known to be around. If you want a battery management, then I suggest using Juice Defender Ultimate.
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Furioustylez said:
First of all, android is linux base so there are no viruses known to be around.
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ROFL
Edit : that guys other posts are just as hilarious and uninformed
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I highly recommend LBE Privacy Guard as an extremely useful security tool. It will classify your installed apps in three categories, Untrusted, Trusted, and System. Any app you are unsure of you keep its default Untrusted status, and you can edit it's custom profile to disable any privileges you see fit. Just got a Cartwheel counter app you are unsure of and it requires internet and identity info to install? You simply edit the LBE profile after installing to disable the app's access to internet, etc. Any time an untrusted app tries to use a permission a simple pop-up appears with an allow/disallow. This action can also be set as default for every time the app calls on this function. Very robust, highly recommended, and COMPLETELY FREE.
That said it might not do anything to protect from the more advanced malware that might be out there, but is a great defense for the more simple ones.
Just no. Seriously.
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Furioustylez said:
First of all, android is linux base so there are no viruses known to be around. If you want a battery management, then I suggest using Juice Defender Ultimate.
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That is wrong. There is malware for android because it has become so popular, and it is designed to be simple but it gives the apps more control.
Honestly, I used to use one but since I read ratings and am stingy about what I install, I figure I am fine.
When they say "malware", its referring to apps that steal your personal info. So like I said there before, no viruses for linux base products.
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Hate to disagree with you but the proper definition of malware is:
mal·ware/ˈmalˌwe(ə)r/
Noun: Software that is intended to damage or disable computers and computer systems.
Now, there most definetely is malware for android. You just have to be conscientious of what you install.
Hi I'm sorry if I'm posting in the wrong forum but i did some search before posting and i would like to know from users experience which anti virus is the best for my galaxy s3 since i have not used one in the past and now with all these malware i think its a must have.
I am having norton right now and it seems to be working fine, but would appreciate some info about which one is better.
cyrexking said:
Hi I'm sorry if I'm posting in the wrong forum but i did some search before posting and i would like to know from users experience which anti virus is the best for my galaxy s3 since i have not used one in the past and now with all these malware i think its a must have.
I am having norton right now and it seems to be working fine, but would appreciate some info about which one is better.
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You don't need any. Uninstall Norton too
I run AVG you can get it on Google play
As for the anti virus component as said not needed yet .
Note YET as all mobile OS will be the target of malware in the future .
Large number of devices and many dumb users means its a target that will not be ignored in the future .
jje
To date, I would agree that an AV hasn't been needed, particularly if the user is careful and only downloads from Google Play. However, if the graph provided by AV Test is correct, it looks as if the number of malware has taken off in the last few months:
http://www.av-test.org/en/tests/android/
Maybe time to start considering some protection!
crazybones said:
To date, I would agree that an AV hasn't been needed, particularly if the user is careful and only downloads from Google Play. However, if the graph provided by AV Test is correct, it looks as if the number of malware has taken off in the last few months:
http://www.av-test.org/en/tests/android/
Maybe time to start considering some protection!
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Yep looking that way even IOS is targeted .
jje
Try pdroid or avast antivirus. NQ (netqin)av is also very good.
Avast av and NQ av u can get from market.
pdroid is more like a firewall. But very cool and efficient
You can find a performance comparison of antivirus software on the 8. page of the detailed report in the linked AV-Test analysis.
Here's a hotlink to the PDF: http://www.av-test.org/fileadmin/pdf/avtest_2012-02_android_anti-malware_report_english.pdf
Avast is the only free one with excellent recognition capacity, it also includes very interesting and useful additional features.
I disagree about not requiring AV virus. They don't just detect malware (which I've already gotten twice from fairly popular downloads in the market) but also spyware (unfortunately very common) and adware (every 10. free app is adware meaning it's known to push ads which is very annoying and drastically reduces battery life...)
I use Lookout Mobile Security for me definitely the best.
Anyone who says you don't need any is stupid.
try avast or norton
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I run AVG you can get it on Google play
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:good: nice
antivirus is pice of crap for android and Consumes a lot of cpu and ram and battery for nothing
u dont need any one
Since now, antivirus are completely useless, they run at the same level of every other application and they mainly scan apps to find malwares not viruses
you really should avoid downloading one
U don need any anti virus..it wil affect ur performance and battery..just download trusted applicaiotns from google play
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You can find a performance comparison of antivirus software on the 8. page of the detailed report in the linked AV-Test analysis.
Here's a hotlink to the PDF: http://www.av-test.org/fileadmin/pdf/avtest_2012-02_android_anti-malware_report_english.pdf
Avast is the only free one with excellent recognition capacity, it also includes very interesting and useful additional features.
I disagree about not requiring AV virus. They don't just detect malware (which I've already gotten twice from fairly popular downloads in the market) but also spyware (unfortunately very common) and adware (every 10. free app is adware meaning it's known to push ads which is very annoying and drastically reduces battery life...)
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thank you very much for that info
Thank you guys for the valuable information, i will remove Norton cause i only download application from google play.
Don't need any. Just don't download apps that people don't know all about (the ones that people don't know about are terrible anyway) and don't download random crap. I don't use an antivirus on my PC, either. Viruses are beaten by intelligence.
jonny68 said:
I use Lookout Mobile Security for me definitely the best.
Anyone who says you don't need any is stupid.
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Lol
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No point in having an antivirus, malware and the like on mobile devices is so far and few between, that there's no point in monopolizing your device with it, pretty pointless at the moment.
My advice would be to leave them all well alone, or if your really paranoid, download an antivirus, scan your phone and then when it doesn't find anything, which it probably won't, remove it.
As another user has said, in the future, especially with banking on mobiles coming into play, you can be sure that viruses, trojans etc, will probably raise their ugly heads, until that time comes you can sleep well.
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jaju123 said:
Don't need any. Just don't download apps that people don't know all about (the ones that people don't know about are terrible anyway) and don't download random crap. I don't use an antivirus on my PC, either. Viruses are beaten by intelligence.
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U don't use one on your computer? I can tell you now that your infected with some form of either malware, spyware, adware, a virus or all of the above.
Not having an antivirus on your computer unless your rocking a mac is borderline stupidity, sorry if i'm coming off as harsh but i fix computers for a living and i'd like to think i know a thing or two about them, sooner or later, probably sooner, you'll pick something up, as i said before you probably already have.
If i scanned your computer with my custom scanner, i'm pretty sure i'd find something.
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I use Lookout Mobile Security for me definitely the best.
Anyone who says you don't need any is stupid.
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U don't need one, if u have a problem which i never have, u reflash the rom.
Ever since the G1 came out, i've never seen a virus on any of my phones.
An i'm not stupid either.
EDIT: Just realised that i look like a troll lol, not the case, just wanted to give my two cents an then saw some inaccurate posts, had to respond No offence
dladz said:
No point in having an antivirus, malware and the like on mobile devices is so far and few between, that there's no point in monopolizing your device with it, pretty pointless at the moment.
My advice would be to leave them all well alone, or if your really paranoid, download an antivirus, scan your phone and then when it doesn't find anything, which it probably won't, remove it.
As another user has said, in the future, especially with banking on mobiles coming into play, you can be sure that viruses, trojans etc, will probably raise their ugly heads, until that time comes you can sleep well.
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U don't use one on your computer? I can tell you now that your infected with some form of either malware, spyware, adware, a virus or all of the above.
Not having an antivirus on your computer unless your rocking a mac is borderline stupidity, sorry if i'm coming off as harsh but i fix computers for a living and i'd like to think i know a thing or two about them, sooner or later, probably sooner, you'll pick something up, as i said before you probably already have.
If i scanned your computer with my custom scanner, i'm pretty sure i'd find something.
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Hey mate I haven't used anti virus on my computer since 2008. I bet you wouldn't be able to find any virus on it either.
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Hi Guys,
We know they exist, we get warnings in the news and on internet but I never met anyone who had a virus on his/her phone. And I live in China (Shanghai) with 30 Millions people. I'm starting to wonder if it's really important to have an anti-virus app. Of course wisdom tells me it just need one virus to make it worth. But with all the crazy phone people that are here, there must be someone who had a virus at some point. If so, what kind of virus? How many? And do you think an Anti-virus app is really necessary? Are you using one? Are you wearing condoms?(Whoa forget that last one, too many questions.)
I don't have one for the moment but maybe after reading your comments I'll get one. Will see.
I personally dont use one. Antivirus can (should) detect mallitious apps that might take advantages of user permissions and send sms, call someone or steal personal info without notice. Also almost all antivirus solutions offer anti theft protection (not so useful as it sounds).
My oppinion is that they are not worth the ram ussage if you are not installing free cracked apps from unofficial sources which is the most common place to install malicious app by mistake.
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No. I don't have any anti virus apps too. I feel it is unnecessary.
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Using smartphones for 10 years.
never needed oe used an antivirus program (except one occassion, to briefly see its features)
So any of you know someone who had a virus?
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Had once in symbian Commwarrior.A but never installed virus soft.
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I don't think I need one! I don't do online banking from my phone! Other than that It will slow down the phone unless you are not doing something dodgy.
I put an Anti Virus on my first Android phone as I fell for all of the scare tactic bull**** companies give you to download their products, but no, I don't on my S3 and never have. If you ask me and probably half of the XDA members, most Android "viruses" are non existant, and are mentioned to scare you into buying their products (most have a paid version that will "scan better"). As a matter of fact I've researched it quite a bit and only came across 2 legit Android viruses, both of which are from illegally downloading APK files from a non-google site.
So to answer your question, unless you download apps illegally, you're fine. Only Android security I spent money on is Cerberus Anti-Theft, it's really good should you get your phone stolen. The only downside is that you have to either have Data or WiFi on 24/7 so if it does get stolen you can access it from the control panel, but there is sadly no other way. Just make sure if you do spend your hard earned dollars on it that you get Titanium Backup or another equivalent so if you wipe your phone you don't lose it.
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Had once in symbian Commwarrior.A but never installed virus soft.
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Interesting, symbian is not as popular as Android.
What was the virus doing? I mean was it calling people or sending sms to your contact?
no, other that stealing nothign they could do,
but my visa is prepaid and my birthdate is senstive info.
Oh my... of course I have an antivirus app for my phone. In fact I have 10. My phone needs virus protection inception. If I don't have at least 5 antivirus apps on my phone, I won't feel remotely safe.
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I typed this by hand.
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I've been using avast for about 3 months now, having picked up anything, all about preference tho if you feel safer with it then just get one
I've never had antivirus, it just uses way to much CPU, RAM and unnecessary storage on your device. My phones never played up or messed up. I think its just a money making scheme tbh. It slows your phone down and is definitely not needed
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no, and i think it' not necessary an antivirus
if you know what you do you don't keep virus .... IMHO
Just be careful which apps you're about to downloa - don't install fart-soundsboards for example.
I use Lookout Mobile Security but mainly for the remote locate feature. It's free for up to two active phones in one account (account is tied to your e-mail).
Never had it report a virus though... don't think it hurts and never noticed it slowing down my phone, not even my previous HTC Desire
Eh, I ran Lookout when I first got an Android phone, but I don't think it ever accomplished everything other than introducing a slight delay after installing an application. I do run the JB-compatible version of LBE (which includes a ton of bloat - including an anti-virus), though, as I do like to block permissions, but I'd switch to PDroid in an instant if it were available for TouchWiz ROMs.
i think AV is useless on the phone.
had avast for sometime (got "scared"), other from a little battery drainage didn't feel slower or anything.
removed it to check battery stats without it and just figured it's useless...
as for anti-theft, you get apps that do just that, so no need for AV for anti-theft security.
Depends how confident you are as a smartphone user. If you check your app permissions (or if it is from a reputable enough dev), you shouldn't have any issues. As has been said above, cracked apps are the most dangerous, so be extra careful with those!
Also faik apps can't run hidden on android... so if you are an advanced user you should be able to check with a task manager what apps run in the background. If it isn't running in the background (and isn't your keyboard), then I doubt it can log your keystrokes etc.
So yeah, I don't use one. If phones get powerful enough such that the performance/battery impact is un-noticable, I'd probably install one (as I do on my PC - nod32), even though android is a more closed environment. If you're a noob who installs tons of cracked apps though (p.s. I'm not saying these attributes are necessarily linked lol), then of coure you should use one.