Advice Request Should one add antivirus software on the s24 ultra?

[Lad With a Dad]

Ello all

I was wondering if I should add antivirus software to my mobile or if there's any other security measures to ensure the safety of my device. I'm just paranoid about viruses and scary pop ups.

 

[Bot]

Hello! It's always a good idea to add antivirus software to your device for added security. Also, regularly update your device's software, avoid downloading apps from unknown sources, and be careful with the permissions you grant to apps. Stay safe!

 

[mlnevese]

Antivirus on mobiles really depend on your use. If you install cracked software from random web sites, it may be a good idea. Also if you use any of the other tools like app blocking, anti-theft, etc.

 

[Jonny Quest]

If it gives you peace of mind, go for it, otherwise, there is this:

Question - Antivirus-Android

Which of these should I install? Eset Avast Norton Kaspersky

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[Lad With a Dad]

Thanks! I appreciate the responses

 

[Gandalf_The_Grey]

No, not necessary on a recent Samsung phone, with Knox, Device Care and Auto Blocker.

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[Lad With a Dad]

No, not necessary on a recent Samsung phone, with Knox, Device Care and Auto Blocker.

Built for Enterprise Mobile Security | Samsung Knox

Explore how Samsung Galaxy devices and Knox cloud solutions team up to keep your enterprise data secure.

www.samsungknox.com

What is Device Care and how do I use it?

FAQ for Samsung Mobile Devices. Find more about 'What is Device Care and how do I use it?' with Samsung Support.

www.samsung.com

Protect your Galaxy device with the Auto Blocker feature

A guide to discover effective strategies to safeguard your Samsung device with Auto Blocker. Learn how to prevent installing unauthorized apps, secure your device against malicious activity, and enhance privacy and security.

www.samsung.com

Isn't the auto blocker just McAfee antivirus? When I got the phone I was looking around in settings and remember seeing McAffee somewhere there

 

[mlnevese]

Isn't the auto blocker just McAfee antivirus? When I got the phone I was looking around in settings and remember seeing McAffee somewhere there

It used to be. I have no idea if the changed it in the last two years.

 

[Gandalf_The_Grey]

Isn't the auto blocker just McAfee antivirus? When I got the phone I was looking around in settings and remember seeing McAffee somewhere there

The security part of Device Care is a product of McAfee. Auto Blocker is from Samsung itself.

 

[Lad With a Dad]

The security part of Device Care is a product of McAfee. Auto Blocker is from Samsung itself.

I went to enable it and got the McAfee pop-up. Doesn't look like it can be enabled without enabling their app protection. Assuming it's completely safe to enable as its pretty much integrated into the phone, right? Apologies for my stupidity.

 

[Gandalf_The_Grey]

I went to enable it and got the McAfee pop-up. Doesn't look like it can be enabled without enabling their app protection. Assuming it's completely safe to enable as its pretty much integrated into the phone, right? Apologies for my stupidity.

Yes, it is safe.

 

[ForgottenSeer 114834]

I had the S21 Ultra a couple years ago (a $1,200) phone at the time, traded it in for a phone half its cost (pixel 6) because I found after owning my first Samsung that I did not care for their practices. This beast of a phone had issues constantly stemming from the heavy UI skin over android to the spilt in two ecosystem of Google and Samsung. Pre-installed forced upon software as well such as Mcafee didn't sit well with me either. All that at the time "state of the art" hardware bogged down by all that ridiculous nonsense.

That said the only solution I found to security that I felt was necessary and helpful was to sideload a VPN with excellent ad blocking and download protection. Something along the lines of Nord or PIA. Im not a fan of placing heavily restricted antivirus software on mobile now days. I see no need for it when you can find the protections one would want and need in a VPN and have full system encryption as a bonus. ALways download apps from either the playstore and or legit websites. Watch what you divulge and always check those links/URL's. Password protection can be obtained through an app as well with either open source applications or through companies with your VPN like Nord. I wish you luck with that device, they do have nice displays, excellent camera systems, ect, its just a shame Samsung feels the need to load them down the way they do.