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Best antivirus for galaxy tab

Hi guys
i just read about trojan attack on android phones and hence i am planning to install antivirus software.
Could you please guide which is the best antivirus for galaxy tab which should not be very resource hungry.
Thanks in advance
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I use look out
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pda_crazy said:
Hi guys
i just read about trojan attack on android phones and hence i am planning to install antivirus software.
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A report that was released by a company selling anti-virus products for Android. A report that has since been attacked for its credibility, as it seems the "trojan" may simply have been a legitimate (if intrusive) reporting mechanism used by the Chinese store selling those apps.
Bottom line: If you don't side-load content, you simply do not need anti virus on Android. It's a waste of time, money, processing power and battery life. I'm not aware of any known exploits on the Android ecosystem that don't require the user to side-load malware from sources outside the official Android market.
Android isn't windows. Android is a secure architecture from the ground up. Android doesn't have OS holes that need plugging. Android doesn't offer itself up to be infected every time an email is received.
If you're really worried about viruses, simply don't install apps from anywhere except the official Android market. Doing this single thing will do far more to guarantee safety than any anti-virus software.
Now if you do side-load content from questionable sources, an anti-virus product could potentially provide protection. In the real word, anti-virus software rarely recognizes new, zero day exploits. so not all that much protection at all.

After hearing such good things about android i am feeling proud to be android owner.
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Do we really need an Antivirus on the Galaxy Tab?

Better safe than sorry especially since there is no rejection poilicy for the market
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i think your better served reading the permissions of apps installed.
Things like Applanet that ask for access to log in credentials are far more dangerous then malware.
That is as long as your not getting your apps from chinese markets.

NetQin Android Antivirus
pda_crazy said:
Hi guys
i just read about trojan attack on android phones and hence i am planning to install antivirus software.
Could you please guide which is the best antivirus for galaxy tab which should not be very resource hungry.
Thanks in advance
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NetQin Android Antivirus, works fine!

TainT said:
i think your better served reading the permissions of apps installed.
Things like Applanet that ask for access to log in credentials are far more dangerous then malware.
That is as long as your not getting your apps from chinese markets.
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This.
Antivirus apps are not required. These "reports" are from antivirus creators designed to make you think you need one.
Actually read the reports? They are not viruses, but simply permissions you give it when installing anyway.

I wouldn't have thought antivirus was required, especially given Android's base as a Linux. All it would do is waste CPU cycles.

Spent the last 5 years as a Symbian user listening to people claim that AV on the phones was a 'must have'.
Glad to see some things are the same on Android!

A Trojan Horse on Android/Linux is like an upper class chav, it's not going to happen.
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EStrong Security manager isn't an antivirus per se but it seems to do a manual scan for malicious apps. They're very vague as to what it actually does though.

I don't really understand why people feel the need to get anti-virus for linux. To get something malicious you've got to install it yourself and thats pretty damn hard considering the phone will tell you what the app is tring to access and even then the app doesn't have any access to any other apps nor does it have root access to the phones file system.... the most it could really do is collect data about you, or maybe delete files on your SD card or something like that.

there is some very naive linux fanboys in here. there is plenty of reasons to have some sort of malware/privacy security on android. there have been various independant confirmations of apps in the market place containing malware espesially in the last month or so.
lookout is a good one or kaspersky. the both have good scanners and also can protect personal info aswell.

TheATHEiST said:
there is some very naive linux fanboys in here. there is plenty of reasons to have some sort of malware/privacy security on android. there have been various independant confirmations of apps in the market place containing malware espesially in the last month or so.
lookout is a good one or kaspersky. the both have good scanners and also can protect personal info aswell.
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I would think that since the last reply was from January, people would have learnt that.. The last malware incident that got Google involved within 5 minutes and had over 50 apps pulled was pretty well publicized.
Anyway, people have got to realize that no one OS is invulnerable. It's just a matter of time before people start finding exploits when an OS gets popular - for Android that time is now. Heck, not sure how many people are aware, but roots and jailbreaks ARE exploits themselves. Trying scanning the rooting/jailbreaking tools with your desktop AV and all becomes clear.

darkwoof said:
Heck, not sure how many people are aware, but roots and jailbreaks ARE exploits themselves. Trying scanning the rooting/jailbreaking tools with your desktop AV and all becomes clear.
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Precisely. A rooted device is the best to attack for malware apps. If there's a developer that's smart enough, they can get pretty much anything if you're rooted.
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Since I'm rooted, I installed Lookout too.
Funny coz it's easily uninstalled eventhough has apps policy/administrator (I forgot the name)
Well.. I use it mainly for the Missing Device feature (paired with PREY also).

GANJDROID said:
Precisely. A rooted device is the best to attack for malware apps. If there's a developer that's smart enough, they can get pretty much anything if you're rooted.
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dude you did not understand the last post at all!
you dont need to have your device rooted. a normal market app can root your device without you knowing it, and can then do whatever with your device.
how do you think z4root does root your device? (z4root is an app that does root the phone for you, normally with your knowledge)

Geletis said:
A report that was released by a company selling anti-virus products for Android. A report that has since been attacked for its credibility, as it seems the "trojan" may simply have been a legitimate (if intrusive) reporting mechanism used by the Chinese store selling those apps.
Bottom line: If you don't side-load content, you simply do not need anti virus on Android. It's a waste of time, money, processing power and battery life. I'm not aware of any known exploits on the Android ecosystem that don't require the user to side-load malware from sources outside the official Android market.
Android isn't windows. Android is a secure architecture from the ground up. Android doesn't have OS holes that need plugging. Android doesn't offer itself up to be infected every time an email is received.
If you're really worried about viruses, simply don't install apps from anywhere except the official Android market. Doing this single thing will do far more to guarantee safety than any anti-virus software.
Now if you do side-load content from questionable sources, an anti-virus product could potentially provide protection. In the real word, anti-virus software rarely recognizes new, zero day exploits. so not all that much protection at all.
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Dude, You have absolutely no clue what you are talking about. MANY malware have been discovered as been submitted and released via market.
http://pocketnow.com/android/google-removes-ten-malware-infected-apps-from-android-market

[Q] At this point, what is the best app to protect against malware on Android?

There's been a lot of news of late regarding malware outbreaks on Android.
What are the best apps to protect against malware? If it wouldn't cause a significant decrease in security, I would prefer an app I could use to scan files before running them, rather than a TSR app. But if that's what it takes, so be it.
What are the best ones?

Haphim said:
There's been a lot of news of late regarding malware outbreaks on Android.
What are the best apps to protect against malware? If it wouldn't cause a significant decrease in security, I would prefer an app I could use to scan files before running them, rather than a TSR app. But if that's what it takes, so be it.
What are the best ones?
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I've been using lookout that seems to work fine for me and checks everything once downloaded hope this helps
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Please read lookout full tos. They have the right to take ownership, collect, sublease, sell, and distribute any and all of your personal information. I'd seriously think twice before I ever signed up with lookout.

Alright, so that one's out. Is there no such thing as a generally accepted top of the line protection app?

[Q] Lookout Security or Android Lost?

I'm wondering if I really need AV protection on my smartphone...is it really necessary right now? If not, I see no reason to install an app that preforms an uneccessary function. And I already have Titanium and good privacy apps, So, if AV isn't neceesary at this place in time, there are alternatives I could use for data protection/phone tracking, etc. One of them is Android Lost.
I'm usually on my wifi network or 3G, but anticipate times where I would need to use a public wifi NW.
So is SL the end-all be all, or would AL suffice?

Hello Sam Sung. I thought I would let you know that AV software isn't really nessary for you phone as long as you don't installing applications that are questionable or have no reviews for them or even not on the market and getting them elsewhere. But even if you don't do any of them things I find lookout quite useful because if I lose my phone I can just get online and locate it and go to that position and set off the siren to find it. But I am sure this would only be useful if it is close enough to a location that you would remember that you left it somewhere there or has a close address for it.

Quite honestly, I would keep an AV app on my phone. A great free one is antivirus free. There is more and more malware being created for android devices, so better safe than sorry. It definitely isn't necessary though.
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Thanks for your responses. Truth is, I really don't want AV running on this phone (E4GT, btw). That said, I'm very cautious and security conscious, which has kept me malware free for many years. I guess I just have to decide which app I want to use for phone locating and data protection (remote wiping, locking). If I can turn off the features I don't want in LS, I may go with that, since it's so hugely popular.
Can the other features be turned off, or is there a comparably effective alternative?

I installed lookout to test it for you. It has features such as backup, safe browsing, location, and others. You can choose which features you want to enable or disable. If you want the premium verion its 2.99 usb/month or 20.99 usd/year. The free version has everything you need. I would use it. Just give it a shot. I hope I helped.
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l337m45732 said:
I installed lookout to test it for you. It has features such as backup, safe browsing, location, and others. You can choose which features you want to enable or disable. If you want the premium verion its 2.99 usb/month or 20.99 usd/year. The free version has everything you need. I would use it. Just give it a shot. I hope I helped.
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Sorry to prompt that...I really should have just done that myself, I just thought someone might have experience that could be related. I'll likely try both. Thanks!

I have Android Lost on my phone and I love it. There was a review done on Android Police a while back of the best Android Security apps. It was about 17 different articles and then one roundup article.
http://www.androidpolice.com/2011/1...s-a-clear-winner-in-keeping-your-device-safe/

Norton has a security app out
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I would avoid the norton one. From my experience its garbage just like it is for computer.
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Thanks for all comments, and thanks to squirelltech for a great link. I've decided to go with Avast Mobile Security, which bought Theft Aware and has incorporated it into their free suite:
http://www.androidpolice.com/2011/1...for-the-best-overall-security-app-on-android/
http://forum.avast.com/index.php?PHPSESSID=gb2bhmaekrjpl3ji2tg3m51i07&board=37.0
I can uninstall the suite, and Theft Aware remains, securely hidden, so one can use only the Theft Aware component without the rest of the suite.
I may be traveling soon, so the entire suite may be expedient for strange wi-fi networks. Good time to give it a try.
Does anyone have any comments regarding public wifi networks and the vulnerability of these devices?
Thanks again!

Sam Sung said:
I may be traveling soon, so the entire suite may be expedient for strange wi-fi networks. Good time to give it a try.
Does anyone have any comments regarding public wifi networks and the vulnerability of these devices?
Thanks again!
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http://lifehacker.com/5844632/droidsheep-brings-firesheep+like-session+hijacking-to-android-devices
http://lifehacker.com/5807740/facen...ndroid-hijacks-facebook-sessions-with-one-tap
pretty easy to hack people at public wifi's

you have done the correct thing i was going to tell you to use avast i have tested every aspect of it antitheft and sim protection and commands they all work internet protection blocks malware spyware good choice

android_29 said:
you have done the correct thing i was going to tell you to use avast i have tested every aspect of it antitheft and sim protection and commands they all work internet protection blocks malware spyware good choice
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Thanks for the confirmation and the testing .
squirreltech said:
http://lifehacker.com/5844632/droidsheep-brings-firesheep+like-session+hijacking-to-android-devices
http://lifehacker.com/5807740/facen...ndroid-hijacks-facebook-sessions-with-one-tap
pretty easy to hack people at public wifi's
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Inevitable. It's difficult to have faith in humanity these days. That said, I will likely use one highly exclusive wifi spot, but on the chance there should be an issue, I'll remove my few business accounts, wipe passwords, cookies and browser cache. And I don't use accounts on android that might be interesting to a hacker...definitely no financial data or sensitive accounts. I don't even buy apps from my phone. Along with Avast, my innate distrust and common sense, I should be OK.

[Q] Mike Brassil: query regarding anti virus

I am Mike Brassil. I have a query regarding anti virus. I have recently bought a new Dell PC and I want to know that which anti virus should I download to protect my PC from viruses.Which is better and more effective free or paid anti virus software. Waiting for your reply.
Thanks.

For me defender is enough on windows 8 ! I am on web most of the time and haven't yet bothered to pay for an anti virus but no regrets whatsoever

Hi Mr. nikufellow, thanks for your reply. Can you please suggest me names of some effective anti viruses?

How about kasperesky or esset
like I said I dont use them much so can't comment on which the best is
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Kaspersky generally wins the yearly reviews, but it isn't exactly cheap...
There are plenty okay free AVs out there, like AVG, but if you're going with a free alternative you might as well do as the other guy and just install Windows Defender, because it does its job just fine.
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AVAST is also a freeware. (unlike ESET or Kaspersky) I like him over AVG coz of his lesser mem consumption.

No more Updates

Hi there
I wanted to ask how safe is to use an Android that won't receive any software or security updates from the manufacturer.
I have a realme 6 pro and I am really satisfied with it. But since it won't get any more Google updates or security updates I wanted to know how safe can it be to use it. I am not really interested in buying a new phone at the moment and that concerns me.
Thank you

With a strong anti-virus and anti-malware, it should be okay for quite some time. Just trust your anti-virus unless you know something is for sure safe, and you should be safe for the next year or perhaps more.

Arealhooman said:
With a strong anti-virus and anti-malware, it should be okay for quite some time. Just trust your anti-virus unless you know something is for sure safe, and you should be safe for the next year or perhaps more.
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Any good free antivirus to recommend?

manu3732 said:
Any good free antivirus to recommend?
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For anti malware I would suggest MalwareBytes (by far the best for malware but if not Premuim requires you to manually activate a scan). For antivirus, I personally use avira, after tons of research, I found it to be best.

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Arealhooman said:
For anti malware I would suggest MalwareBytes (by far the best for malware but if not Premuim requires you to manually activate a scan). For antivirus, I personally use avira, after tons of research, I found it to be best.
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Cool. Thank you