- Jul 28, 2017
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I've spent the past little while finding security and privacy focused alternatives for everything. I would switch to LineageOS, but certain apps like Netflix and banking apps won't work and to their credit, as they will scan to see if the device is rooted. I have put together a hypothetical security configuration to use on my Galaxy S7.
Main security: Bitdefender Antivirus Free, AdGuard For Android (paid), IMSI Catcher, Bitdefender USSD Protection, Find My Device
Temporary Security (Will be uninstalled after first scan): Norton Hault, Kaspersky Threat Scan, Bitdefender Carrier IQ, Trend Micro Shellshock Detector
Other but relevant apps: LessPass, FreeOTP, LastPass, OpenKeychain, SSE Universal Encryption
VPN (configured through AdGuard): NordVPN
DNS: NordVPN DNS
I wanted to have both a firewall and VPN without rooting, and with AdGuard, I can configure NordVPN within the app, while it acts as a firewall and content blocker. I chose to use NordVPN DNS to avoid DNS leakage, and it is pointless to use AdGuard DNS if I am already using the app. I got Bitdefender Free because it has arguably the best detection rate for android, and I don't care for the extra anti-theft features as they don't work since I am using Signal instead of the default SMS messenger. I am unsure if it has real-time protection, but if it doesn't, it won't matter as AdGuard will be used as a firewall and content blocker 24/7.
The reason I have both LessPass and LastPass is because I am in the process of changing all my passwords to LessPass, but eventually I will be able to get rid of LastPass.
UPDATE: Everyone is recommending I don't root my phone, and I never said I was, so I'm confused where that is from. But it was also recommended I just install apps from the google play store. As I explained earlier, I am trying to move as far away from Google services as I can, so I won't be using the play store much. Just wanted to clear that up so I don't get more replies recommending something I am trying to avoid.
Main security: Bitdefender Antivirus Free, AdGuard For Android (paid), IMSI Catcher, Bitdefender USSD Protection, Find My Device
Temporary Security (Will be uninstalled after first scan): Norton Hault, Kaspersky Threat Scan, Bitdefender Carrier IQ, Trend Micro Shellshock Detector
Other but relevant apps: LessPass, FreeOTP, LastPass, OpenKeychain, SSE Universal Encryption
VPN (configured through AdGuard): NordVPN
DNS: NordVPN DNS
I wanted to have both a firewall and VPN without rooting, and with AdGuard, I can configure NordVPN within the app, while it acts as a firewall and content blocker. I chose to use NordVPN DNS to avoid DNS leakage, and it is pointless to use AdGuard DNS if I am already using the app. I got Bitdefender Free because it has arguably the best detection rate for android, and I don't care for the extra anti-theft features as they don't work since I am using Signal instead of the default SMS messenger. I am unsure if it has real-time protection, but if it doesn't, it won't matter as AdGuard will be used as a firewall and content blocker 24/7.
The reason I have both LessPass and LastPass is because I am in the process of changing all my passwords to LessPass, but eventually I will be able to get rid of LastPass.
UPDATE: Everyone is recommending I don't root my phone, and I never said I was, so I'm confused where that is from. But it was also recommended I just install apps from the google play store. As I explained earlier, I am trying to move as far away from Google services as I can, so I won't be using the play store much. Just wanted to clear that up so I don't get more replies recommending something I am trying to avoid.
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