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<blockquote data-quote="Ink" data-source="post: 808438" data-attributes="member: 3"><p>Because it's an Android Phone, not a High-End Windows Gaming PC plugged into Mains Power 24/7. You have to consider:</p><p>- high battery drain</p><p>- permissions access (privacy)</p><p>- possible heat-related issues (shut downs)</p><p></p><p>And it's not as if Android has zero protection against threats;</p><p>- Google Play Protect</p><p>- Phishing/Malicious site protection - Chrome / Supported browsers</p><p>- Changing your DNS on supported devices</p><p>- Android One</p><p>- Monthly OS updates on supported devices</p><p></p><p></p><p>For <em>lightest*</em>, the built-in Play Protect is a start.</p><p>[SPOILER="The Read More(s)"]</p><p>Read more: <a href="https://www.av-comparatives.org/spotlight-on-security-why-the-claims-of-google-play-protect-are-misleading/" target="_blank">Spotlight on Security: why the claims of Google Play Protect are misleading | AV-Comparatives</a></p><p></p><p><a href="https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/google/google-enhances-google-play-protect-on-android-but-is-it-enough/" target="_blank">Google Enhances Google Play Protect on Android, but Is It Enough?</a></p><p>[/SPOILER]</p><p>Alternatively, this 3rd party App: <a href="https://www.bitdefender.com/solutions/antivirus-free-for-android.html" target="_blank">Bitdefender Antivirus Free for Android</a></p><p></p><p></p><p><em><span style="font-size: 12px">* assumption based on minimal features, usage and new updates.</span></em></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Ink, post: 808438, member: 3"] Because it's an Android Phone, not a High-End Windows Gaming PC plugged into Mains Power 24/7. You have to consider: - high battery drain - permissions access (privacy) - possible heat-related issues (shut downs) And it's not as if Android has zero protection against threats; - Google Play Protect - Phishing/Malicious site protection - Chrome / Supported browsers - Changing your DNS on supported devices - Android One - Monthly OS updates on supported devices For [I]lightest*[/I], the built-in Play Protect is a start. [SPOILER="The Read More(s)"] Read more: [URL='https://www.av-comparatives.org/spotlight-on-security-why-the-claims-of-google-play-protect-are-misleading/']Spotlight on Security: why the claims of Google Play Protect are misleading | AV-Comparatives[/URL] [URL='https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/google/google-enhances-google-play-protect-on-android-but-is-it-enough/']Google Enhances Google Play Protect on Android, but Is It Enough?[/URL] [/SPOILER] Alternatively, this 3rd party App: [URL='https://www.bitdefender.com/solutions/antivirus-free-for-android.html']Bitdefender Antivirus Free for Android[/URL] [I][SIZE=3]* assumption based on minimal features, usage and new updates.[/SIZE][/I] [/QUOTE]
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