Amir 957's Mobile security configuration 2017

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BitDefender isn't heavy on mobile device? on my pc was using about 400 mb memory ( while full scaning - 2017 version )
i don't know about its mobile.

and i suggest you enable Screen Lock, and use pattern locks...
instead Mozilla, i find Chrome faster on my Android device, but still your choice.
 
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amir 957

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Bitdefender isn't heavy on mobile device? on my pc was using about 400 mb memory ( while full scaning - 2017 version )

i don't know about its mobile.


and i suggest you enable Screen Lock, and use pattern locks...

instead Mozilla, i find Chrome faster on my Android device, but still your choice.
No, it's light on mobile because it's cloud:)
I'm gonna enable Screen lock(Fingerprint)
I prefer firefox
Thank you
 
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Bitdefender is extremely light on mobile. I use Bitdefender Antivirus Free and love it. You look good! Non-rooted phones are mostly secure anyway.
 
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Enabling Unknown sources allows installation of apps that are not from Google Play.
Having it disabled is part of the security of the Android system.
Obviously sometimes you need to install a legitimate app from somewhere other than Google Play.This would be when you would enable it and once the app is installed you disable it for security purposes.
Allowing this to be enabled all the time opens you to a possible malware infection.
Leaving unknown sources diasabled is probably the single most easiest thing you can do to protect your device.
 

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What @Exterminator said. Its the single most easiest and effective way to protect an android device. Plus some sites can trick you into installing adware. If the unknown source is disabled, the installation does not work. I've seen a friend getting infected this way. He used to have unknown sources always enabled.
 
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