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Ann154 wrote:I use Lookout. No complaints.AVG has a mobile app? Interesting...will have to check that out. :smileyhappy:
Same Here, I didnt realize AVG has even jumped into the mobile security game, I may have to check it out also....DincX110 any links to share?
Hears the link to read up on AVG Antivirus and download...
http://www.avg.com/ww-en/antivirus-for-android
The main thing I am confused with is that the app claims some of my contacted are infected and I am wndering if this is a False Positive already because I do not see how my contacts are infected? Looks like I will be researching the files it identified as infected and see if it another False Positive report to get you to buy the full version.
Hi Guys thanks for Posting on this: This is something I wanted to Pute on here to get some Insight on the this subject U know We all have Our Firewalls And Other Security's on Our Pcs: But what About our Little Guys We Carry With Us We take these phones Every Wear With us They're Probably More Vulnable than our Computers Will Ever Be Because Were We Go Out in the Public there is Someone thats allways got there eye on our Devices think About! the Few Seconds that U lay ur Phone on a Counter to pay a bill or Such that little Guy Could Be Gone! Wildman the Avg Security that I Listed Was Called I think was Security Pro By Droid Security: And AVG Antivirus Was Just Antivirus Pro By Droid Security: If I'm wrong on This Please Pass on What it was Thanks Again to All that Post On This Emportant Topic.!
DincX110 wrote: Hi Guys thanks for Posting on this: This is something I wanted to Pute on here to get some Insight on the this subject U know We all have Our Firewalls And Other Security's on Our Pcs: But what About our Little Guys We Carry With Us We take these phones Every Wear With us They're Probably More Vulnable than our Computers Will Ever Be Because Were We Go Out in the Public there is Someone thats allways got there eye on our Devices think About! the Few Seconds that U lay ur Phone on a Counter to pay a bill or Such that little Guy Could Be Gone! Wildman the Avg Security that I Listed Was Called I think was Security Pro By Droid Security: And AVG Antivirus Was Just Antivirus Pro By Droid Security: If I'm wrong on This Please Pass on What it was Thanks Again to All that Post On This Emportant Topic.! It appears AVG have both apps listed on the market, the version I downloaded was the free one to test it, I am not going to fork over 10.00 for a app that I am unsure if it does what its suppose to. I looked over the infoamtion on both and I do not really see why they have 2 versions because one has more security but they are the same price?
It appears AVG have both apps listed on the market, the version I downloaded was the free one to test it, I am not going to fork over 10.00 for a app that I am unsure if it does what its suppose to. I looked over the infoamtion on both and I do not really see why they have 2 versions because one has more security but they are the same price?
I Agree with u There Wildman all the Way!
Of the Two ann Wich one do U think would Best Beifit a person.
Ann154 wrote:Hey wildman, your picture links are going wonky again when I use the mobile site. Am the strange triangle image. Will check them out with the full site. Now to click on the link and wait for the page to load...
I am starting to think there is a website issue because the images is missing even in my log on and also the forum keeps showing the text layout instead of the full page even when i view it on my desktop.
Heres the last image I posted...
my 2 cents...
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As of right now they are bad more than good. They bog down the device & they use a decent amount of the battery. Why do you need something scanning for malware when there is so few trojans & rootkits for android. All of those are not made public to the script kiddies. Chances are it wont even find a zero day because these are signature based scanners.
You have a higher chance of getting RUSED by not paying attention to the permissions an app wants when you install it. For example you install a card game but it wants permission to your GPS location, phone, contacts and text messaging. WHY in the world would a card game need all that yet you didnt look and installed it FROM THE MARKET. Guess what. Some install another app by the same company and now can track YOU bcz you installed the card game which now is giving away your GPS location. THIS ACTUALLY HAPPENED, look it up!!
Do you see the bigger security risk here? Its the human factor. As it is in computers.
I do see a need for this software in the future. Especially if your device is rooted. As for look out with telling you where your phone is, many apps do that.
Bottom line, if you have a power house android it doesnt hurt as long as its not a big battery killer and lag your phone.
If you have a under powered android my suggestion would be its not needed at this point.
what do you think? Kudos to me or no!??
Wildman wrote: Ann154 wrote:Hey wildman, your picture links are going wonky again when I use the mobile site. Am the strange triangle image. Will check them out with the full site. Now to click on the link and wait for the page to load...I am starting to think there is a website issue because the images is missing even in my log on and also the forum keeps showing the text layout instead of the full page even when i view it on my desktop. Heres the last image I posted...
Ann154 wrote: Wildman wrote: Ann154 wrote:Hey wildman, your picture links are going wonky again when I use the mobile site. Am the strange triangle image. Will check them out with the full site. Now to click on the link and wait for the page to load...I am starting to think there is a website issue because the images is missing even in my log on and also the forum keeps showing the text layout instead of the full page even when i view it on my desktop. Heres the last image I posted... Hmm... odd all the pictures seem to working again. :-D. Must have a been a early morning goof.
Yeah I notice this also... Hickup Hickup
I run Lookout on my DInc. However, I don't think it is important to have a virus scanner on your phone. For months, I have run the scanner without any hint of a problem on my phone. If you surf and add apps responsibly, you don't have much to worry about. I likewise have a scanner for my Mac and for our machines running Linux, but they never return any issues because the threats are just not that great.
In fact, I'm leaning toward kicking Lookout off of my phone because the battery performance seems a little dodgy since installing it. Lookout does back up your contacts and offers a location tracker if you lose your phone; but these options are also available with other services, including the back-up services VZW offers. For what it's worth, what I am saying is, AV apps just don't seem to be worth the time and battery resources at this time.
I noticed one thing about AVG which I am really stating to lean towards a False/Positive situation because a number of users have reported that AVG detects everything related to unlocking a device and apps the needs root access as infected... That doesn't sound like a reliable scan to me. Sounds like if it can't understand the sources reason for being there it must be a virus... I may have to place it on my test unit and see what it comes up with, my everyday device came up clean.
The app has a good amount of potential but it scan isn't reliable its not work using, but this is still just a first impression, I will try to update on any new outcomes.
Thank u Guys for putting ur Two cents an More on this Subject of the Security! Apps I Appreciate it!: As we all find out How these apps work for Us and our individual phones: And if There are others Folks that have a commit on these Apps. Feel free to give ur Thougts As Well: Thank You
Came across this article today. After reading it, I am glad that I have an antivirus app on my phone. BTW went back to Lookout for the time being.
Take a look and come your own conclusions.
http://phandroid.com/2010/12/15/android-malware-attacks-up-significantly-from-last-year/
I guess I am overly cautious with my X. I run Lookout because of it's antivirus capability and I run Mobile Recovery because of its ability to lock the phone remotely or clear it if you deem necessary, your choice. They provide location and alarm to assist locating.
I use webroot av, I have it installed on my pc and it works very well, it also scans the sd card
Was told by VZ: I didn't need one.. DriodX is automaticly protected.
terrilozano wrote: Was told by VZ: I didn't need one.. DriodX is automaticly protected.
I was told the same thing by a Verizon tech about Lookout. When i was having battery issues, he immediately uninstalled Lookout and said I didn't need a virus checker/scanner.
I have been using lookout for over 6months on my Droid with no problems. I really like the backup contacts part of it also since my Droid didn't come with the Backup Assistance option.
It is time now people. rootkits and trojans in the market. at least install scan your phone then uninstall.
http://blog.mylookout.com/2011/03/security-alert-malware-found-in-official-android-market-droiddream/
Lookout is an app that also scans your phone files and apps at the time that you download. I like it for some of its other options, i.e., remote locator.
However, as long as you (we) are very careful about what apps you install and files you download, along with keeping up on the latest news, you (we) can pretty much rely on Google, Lookout and the rest to identify, remove and patch malware attacks.
Dreamdroid, droiddream, whatever, was already in the market and I would imagine even if you had Lookout, or any other AV app installed, it would have slipped by until it was identified. So, in some instances we are all vulnerable, regardless.
The argument can go back and forth as to whether having an AV app installed is good, or bad.
Android is linux based. The Anti-virus apps really are not necessary for an android device. I have seen issues with my friends and family using anti-virus and it causing problems on the phone.
Here's what I would suggest:
Go ahead and download the antivirus app of your choice. If you experience issues with your droid phone then uninstall it and see if it fixes the issue.
I use AVG on my home PC and trust it, so I would recommend that app for android if anything at all...
Protege wrote: Android is linux based. The Anti-virus apps really are not necessary for an android device. I have seen issues with my friends and family using anti-virus and it causing problems on the phone. Here's what I would suggest: Go ahead and download the antivirus app of your choice. If you experience issues with your droid phone then uninstall it and see if it fixes the issue. I use AVG on my home PC and trust it, so I would recommend that app for android if anything at all...
Linux kernel is designed to keep the system relatively secure but this is more of a common corp used software, since there is a number of users that also use the OS for home system increasing attacks is possible. Since Android is running a custom kernel for the mobile world and has caught on like wild fire, I think we are going to see a growing need for hackers to see how far the can push the hacking envelope.
At this moment there isn't enough proof to show for sure how much good anti-virus will help but it seems that's its time to become proactive to protecting devices or we can easily see a ugly situation develop because if devices can be rooted with simply installing a simple wallpaper app, if the users don't take this a bit more seriously it can leave the device wide open to attacks. False security is some time the biggest mistake because nothing create by man is uncrackable.
