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?? need more clarification, what is mobile (Mobile) Threat Defense? Sounds like an app, not seeing it in apple iphone app store. fwiw, in the op video, I could not make out what app Leo was suggesting. went back to video more than once, sounded like mumbling to me??
Really? Ha!
When @Sammo recommended this video, to turn off the WIFI when we are out of the house, and keep connected on the VPN whenever possible, I enjoyed and watch the video he recommended, more I believe he did from the heart, I appreciate it. Any member here on MT, who made a recommendation I watch the video and enjoy it, if it doesn't serve me what was said in the video I disregard it and move on, harm it won't do. I am just clarifying and don't get me wrong I am not meaning to offend you.
Yes. And my response to the criticism of that video was meant as sarcasm for sure. I personally like Liron's stuff for the most part.When @Sammo recommended this video, to turn off the WIFI when we are out of the house, and keep connected on the VPN whenever possible, I enjoyed and watch the video he recommended, more I believe he did from the heart, I appreciate it. Any member here on MT, who made a recommendation I watch the video and enjoy it, if it doesn't serve me what was said in the video I disregard it and move on, harm it won't do. I am just clarifying and don't get me wrong I am not meaning to offend you.
Mobile threat defence is not an app. It's the concept of total mobile defense from OS, network and apps. Seems like only enterprise have the options. I don't recommend security on iOS except for certain individuals. Android depending on user could benefit.
This question, reasonably keeps coming up, my Samsung phone came with Knox security built in and try as I have to remove it, only by rooting my phone can it be accomplished which I won't do. I read an article here at MT''s recently explaining that you really don't need an AV due to Googles built in security but be damned if I could find it so I'll post the last post of a good thread I did find on the subject.
Advice Request - Do we really need AV on Android?
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I think @BryanB knows what KNOX is, maybe he said it from a different point of view.
I do now thanks to your push, Knox is a software assisted, hardware based security platform that can not be removed although I think it's debatable that it's not an antivirus, it isn't an antivirus that is commonly spoken of here in the forum and I would not be comfortable installing an antivirus software on top of it. I use my phone to talk only so I do feel safe enough as it is. I still vote no.
On my Samsung JV3 I have Digital Secure powered by McAfee, which includes 3 modules: web security, privacy and wifi security. Nice to have a little protection on the rare occasion I surf the web. Could care less about the other 2. Otherwise, no need for another AV.
I believe most Samsung phones have McAfee installed, especially Samsung's S line, it's just hidden.
Yes, I know what Knox is, I have a samsung device and it has Knox. What I find interesting about the Knox environment is that you can install banking apps, password manager and other sensitive data, isolating it from the other apps you use on a daily basis.
yes I would immensely highlight stalkingware, and also add my 2cents about installing an apple tag alert software on your phone that alerts you to unauthorized apple tags within your vicinity. Even though I am not a female or any other of the 62 genders, I do have installed on my phone a BT Tag scanner called AirGuard....my phone is a google phone. I installed it just for my own opsec.It is a complex topic not just because of many different views, and I will be honest here with Leo's video. I watched it, and also liked it because he felt much less all over the place. More calm/adult and less giggle. He's in most parts correct with his assessments in this video, but also forgot mention a huge problem specific many females have on their phones and not just adults. Stalkingware.
That's a very serious problem that ain't automatic solved by any AV or the phones built-in protection no matter what OS. Many times the victim knows/suspect there's something wrong, but is too scared to even ask for help. We had genuine cases on this forum.
GData has a compressive guide on it with some good advice.
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