Advice Request This is why android users don't need AV. Do they though?

[yitworths]

Malicious Apps Get Back on the Play Store Just by Changing Their Name -Source: Bleeping Computer.

Many of my friends & their other friends believe Google Play store is enough for their mobile's security. I hope after reading this they will at least think twice before saying that aloud. Malware is not d only problem, problem is very much part of google's eco-system.
Feel free to discuss any security tweaks or privacy tweaks you have for androids.

 

[mekelek]

android absolutely need an antivirus software tho..

 

[yitworths]

android absolutely need an antivirus software tho..

Yeah that's my point,mate. Doesn't the title of this thread implying it? Is the tittle misleading?

 

[MeltdownEnemy]

an antivirus is not necessary, but a firewall and a permission alerter are indispensable, to block data capture, the functions of camaraweb, keyloggers to all programs. I do not trust what Android does yet.

 

[MeltdownEnemy]

Yeah that's my point,mate. Doesn't the title of this thread implying it? Is the tittle misleading?

antimalware app with behavior blocker for scripts contents.

 

[yitworths]

an antivirus is not necessary, but a firewall and a permission alerter is indispensable, to block data capture, the functions of camaraweb, keyloggers to all programs. I do not trust what Android does yet.

I do use Sophos & it provides me security audit & privacy audit. It can also block access to all aforementioned functions. No one can deny necessity of a firewall.

 

[vtqhtr413]

To me, your title implies no need for AV, "is it though" should be "do they though" just a translation thing.

 

[MeltdownEnemy]

I do use Sophos & it provides me security audit & privacy audit. It can also block access to all aforementioned functions. No one can deny necessity of a firewall.

Me too, im using sophos, but it consumes me the battery quickly, I have not even started to scrutinize all functions.

 

[yitworths]

To me, your title implies no need for AV, "is it though" should be "do they though" just a translation thing.

Lets not make it a grammar class. By 'do' you are referring to a particular word i.e. AV. By 'is' I'm referring to the whole statement.If it is confusing then I'm gonna change it. What's your say?

 

[vtqhtr413]

Well, I would change it as it will make the title clearer, not a grammar thing, it's translation friend.

 

[yitworths]

Well, I would change it as it will make the title clearer, not a grammar thing, it's translation friend.

I've changed it. One thing though & i don't wanna sound like a rebuke but translation is very much part of grammar. Lets consider translation as a marriage of two distinct grammars.

 

[SumTingWong]

How do 2 star rated apps have 400k+ downloads?

 

[yitworths]

How do 2 star rated apps have 400k+ downloads?

It may sound rude, but think about it- Most people are tech-illiterate.It's time for everyone to understand upto a greater extent what they are using.

 

[MeltdownEnemy]

Playstore is the most insecure thing I have seen, malicious code are idetectable since there is not an real respect agreement, exhaustive surveillance control, and sanctions against hackers developers who make fun of any electronic agreement without showing their face.
It is so dangerous to install any free app "game or streaming" because those applications from dishonest developers become guests of a popular and reliable cloud and that is the common sense assumed among ordinary people without TI preparation, but not for those who are aware and paranoid like us in MalwareTips.