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Is it really necessary to use Antivirus on your Mobile? |
laffen
Joined: Aug 07, 2001
Posts: > 500
From: Oslo, Norway
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@Boinng
If that is the case. It is indeed something to worry about. But back on topic please.
This is a test of free antivirus solutions: http://www.av-test.org/filead[....]roid_virus_scanner_english.pdf
Most free apps are worthless in finding viruses according to the site av-test.org |
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anonymuser
Joined: Dec 17, 2002
Posts: > 500
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In what possible way was my post not on topic?! Some claim that anti-virus and similar aren't necessary because you'd have to grant any malicious software permission to do what it does in Android and so be alerted to anything untoward. The research I linked to proves that actually, that permissions system is compromised on many handsets, meaning that a seemingly innocent app which didn't ask for any priviledges at all could still be harvesting your contacts and text messaging Nigeria in the background.
The point being, if the inbuilt user controls and security in android are broken, then some form of anti virus or security software may really be becoming a necessity.
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aka Dus
Joined: Feb 23, 2006
Posts: 217
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Is the McAfee service my Arc keeps asking me to register any good?
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aka Dus
Joined: Feb 23, 2006
Posts: 217
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So I installed LookOut and McAfee, which I haven't even registered my phone with, starts whining that there is a conflict and that I should uninstall LookOut.
Which should I uninstall? Given my experience with McAfee's PC products I can't help but feel like rinsing it from my phone. They are bound to hassle me looking for cash sooner or later, right?
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sajithanand
Joined: Jan 04, 2012
Posts: 2
From: India
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Antivirus is must for phones. I suggest you to choose lookout.
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Miss UK
Joined: Jan 11, 2003
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Im still abit sceptical about these someone also told me
you shouldn't login to ur bank on ya phone either is this risky? even on a iPhone? 
An "Apple" a day keeps the Doctor at Bay! |
snoppy
Joined: Mar 23, 2012
Posts: 3
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I think it is necessary. Some virus may disable your mobile spy. |
Miss UK
Joined: Jan 11, 2003
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I bought the virus barrier app ages ago for my 4S
It seems to do the job I've never had any safari crashes
Since downloading it would suggest other apple device owners
To look at it for theres 
An "Apple" a day keeps the Doctor at Bay! |
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Posted: 2011-12-01 02:37
