Does Android need security Apps?
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Hungry Man
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- Jul 21, 2011
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No.
Normally I don't say to rely on Common sense but in this case it's enough. Phones don't have the resources for bulky AV's and the Android OS is fairly secure (Sandboxing and the Java VM) it's just socially engineered malware to look out for.
Only download applications that have "high reputation" ie: lots of downloads and lots of good comments. Check what the application has access to (it says so before you download) and ask yourself "Why does this application need so many rights?" if it's suspicious.
Android is secure. It's just dangerous because Google's being incredibly thick about their market place regulations.
Normally I don't say to rely on Common sense but in this case it's enough. Phones don't have the resources for bulky AV's and the Android OS is fairly secure (Sandboxing and the Java VM) it's just socially engineered malware to look out for.
Only download applications that have "high reputation" ie: lots of downloads and lots of good comments. Check what the application has access to (it says so before you download) and ask yourself "Why does this application need so many rights?" if it's suspicious.
Android is secure. It's just dangerous because Google's being incredibly thick about their market place regulations.
- Aug 19, 2011
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Thanks for the reply........
Just curious that there are so many free apps in the android market.... Also there are free anti viruses in the android market.........
It is estimated that more than 500 pieces of malware are roaming in the android OS, so thought of putting an antiviruses.... But the only proble is that it reduces the battery life..........!:s
Just curious that there are so many free apps in the android market.... Also there are free anti viruses in the android market.........
It is estimated that more than 500 pieces of malware are roaming in the android OS, so thought of putting an antiviruses.... But the only proble is that it reduces the battery life..........!:s
Hungry Man
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Can you refrain yourself from installing shady and unknown apps ?
Can you review the permissions an app is asking for before allowing them?
Can you verify the app’s publisher before installing it ?
Can you take your time and read the reviews for the app you want to install?
If the answer is 'Yes' then you most likely you don't need an antivirus....but If you are one of those guys who like to do it and then read about it ...then here are a few suggestions :
At this point in time cybercriminals are using trojanized applications in order to infect the Android OS. They typically find a popular app, modify it to include their malicious payload, and then re-upload it to the Android market where it poses innocuously as the original. Once a confused user downloads the infected app, his or her Android device is ready to share all sorts of juicy details with the cybercriminals.
Recently Mobile Threat reported that android malware affects from 500,000 to 1 million smartphone users..so if you don't have common sense , please install a security app.
Can you review the permissions an app is asking for before allowing them?
Can you verify the app’s publisher before installing it ?
Can you take your time and read the reviews for the app you want to install?
If the answer is 'Yes' then you most likely you don't need an antivirus....but If you are one of those guys who like to do it and then read about it ...then here are a few suggestions :
- Norton Mobile Security
- Kaspersky Mobile Security
- ESET Mobile Security
- F-Secure Mobile Security
- BitDefender Mobile Security
[*][url=http://download.drweb.com/android/?lng=en]Dr.Web Antivirus For Android
At this point in time cybercriminals are using trojanized applications in order to infect the Android OS. They typically find a popular app, modify it to include their malicious payload, and then re-upload it to the Android market where it poses innocuously as the original. Once a confused user downloads the infected app, his or her Android device is ready to share all sorts of juicy details with the cybercriminals.
Recently Mobile Threat reported that android malware affects from 500,000 to 1 million smartphone users..so if you don't have common sense , please install a security app.
Hungry Man
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swftech
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My girfriend has Lookout installed and it seems like a pretty solid product...Lookout Mobile Security
Or this appears to be what the US Guberment uses on their Mobile devices.. http://youtu.be/KFt7-9df4mA
Just throwing a couple more choices out there for you.
Or this appears to be what the US Guberment uses on their Mobile devices.. http://youtu.be/KFt7-9df4mA
Just throwing a couple more choices out there for you.
- Jul 9, 2011
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According to a study conducted a few months ago, Android malware grew 400 percent in 2010 - Link
You can also try BitDefender Mobile Security - works on any device running Android 2.0 and above.
BitDefender Mobile Security Features
Edit: spelling.
You can also try BitDefender Mobile Security - works on any device running Android 2.0 and above.
BitDefender Mobile Security Features
Edit: spelling.
I would personally use some kind of protection if i had one.. Here is a couple examples of why..
First Example
Second Example
First Example
Second Example
i dont have an android phone, so i dont have to worry, but my gf has one but she install only very known apps. so i dont worry too 
umbrapolaris said:i dont have an android phone, so i dont have to worry, but my gf has one but she install only very known apps. so i dont worry too
I am the same, as in i don't own one.. But, in today's day and age, just about everything has vulnerabilities, The money involved in malware is just extreme, and the malware is getting more sophisticated as it goes.. Me personally, I would deal with the "slow down" of resources to maintain security.
Hungry Man
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win7holic
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as you know. nowadays in the world never be safe from hackers or whatever like that. unlike many many years ago. safe , probably little infection on system, but now?
it make system locked such as; "ransom" that's in my opinion.
MAC OSX few years ago. can' getting viruses but now it can get. probably in next year linux OS will have vulnerable to get virus.
it make system locked such as; "ransom" that's in my opinion.
MAC OSX few years ago. can' getting viruses but now it can get. probably in next year linux OS will have vulnerable to get virus.
iPanik
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short answer: No!
long answer: Nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!
Your battery will hate you for installing a security app.
just disable installation from unknown sources, stay away from the "just in" list in the marked, don't install anything that doesn't come recommended and your golden!
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