Avast anti virus has been released, however my question is, that is this anti virus really necessary, as I have been using android for a while without any need for anti virus so seriously questioning the need to have this so very much value your input those with knowledge regarding the reasons to have this please.
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.avast.android.mobilesecurity
Ive never had a problem without one, just be careful what you download and no porn lol
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Android is only 2ND to windows for malware, so it's really your choice.
I've been running it for a week or two and it's quite good. I'd rather have an anti virus and not need it, rather than waiting for my phone to get raped by rogue apps then need one.
It also scans and tells you permissions apps use, I had a flash light app that had access to my dialer, and location. Dodgy Dev must have adjusted the permissions in the update.
You can also see what's preventing your phone from sleeping which will help battery life.
Hope this helps.
Will try it out, thanks!
Note its not just a antivirus but a whole protection package with tracking and more. ;-)
It's the NEW TheftAware and yes it's a full protection package, you can turn off the antivirus if you don't want it.
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Looks pretty good, as for how useful it really is who knows, is to early to tell. Hopefully it's not going to be a battery killer either...
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kersey said:
Looks pretty good, as for how useful it really is who knows, is to early to tell. Hopefully it's not going to be a battery killer either...
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That's what im a bit wary of too, i use Lookout mobile security and the wakelocks are minimal and it does the job nicely although avast are proven to be top class in Windows anyway so ill definitely be keeping an eye on this.
Can someone who downloads and uses this please report back.
Thanks
jonny68 said:
That's what im a bit wary of too, i use Lookout mobile security and the wakelocks are minimal and it does the job nicely although avast are proven to be top class in Windows anyway so ill definitely be keeping an eye on this.
Can someone who downloads and uses this please report back.
Thanks
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Been using for 2 weeks now its not hard on the system does what is said on the tin...
Also there has bee a thread posted on this already...
Why using and anti virus? The only way to be safe is using common sense and be careful while browsing...
MobileTrackerEngineTwo.apk ???
I have a vibrant and didn't want to create a whole knew Avast thread. Hoping maybe you guys in this forum know.
Searching my sdcard for Viruses it found 1 problem app named MobileTrackerEngineTwo.apk
I've only installed apps from Amazon market and Android Market, so I'm kind of perplexed what this mobiletrackerenginetwo.apk is.
Any clue what that is?
PedroMRP said:
Why using and anti virus? The only way to be safe is using common sense and be careful while browsing...
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It has firewall too. I think is necessary the firewall because i had scanned the ports and found 2 ports open by default.
Been using this for a few weeks now. Very impressive. Love the integration with CWM. I don't really use it for the anti-virus capability, just the anti-theft and SMS firewall protection.
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Is this app really a necessity? I found that after installing my battery life isn't like it was. Does it really drain ur battery?
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Its steals your info (phone habits etc) and will sell it to third party advertisers... there's a lot of shady info in the privacy policy (because its a free app).
If your worried about finding your lost phone get Where is My Droid, free app that can be triggered via txt msg.
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SmartHat said:
Its steals your info (phone habits etc) and will sell it to third party advertisers... there's a lot of shady info in the privacy policy (because its a free app).
If your worried about finding your lost phone get Where is My Droid, free app that can be triggered via txt msg.
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Dude where are you coming up with that info??? Aren't these folks revered for the service they offer? I haave been using them and have peace of mind knowing what it can do if needed, and as far as I know they are not a free app....thay are for those grandfathered in by their beta versions, but the new versions are paid.
Please let me know if I'm just a damn fool that drank the cool-aid!!!
Crey23 said:
Dude where are you coming up with that info??? Aren't these folks revered for the service they offer? I haave been using them and have peace of mind knowing what it can do if needed, and as far as I know they are not a free app....thay are for those grandfathered in by their beta versions, but the new versions are paid.
Please let me know if I'm just a damn fool that drank the cool-aid!!!
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You're a damn fool! It is actually free in the market (just checked to confirm). I had installed it a few days ago and after playing with it for a little bit it wasn't just what I was looking for. It wasn't bad, just not everything I'm looking for.
i used that app on my tilt2 it was pretty nice, primarily the trace your phone from a computer and scream functions but its not absolutely necessary, now im using phonelocator pro pretty good app also
I ended up reflashing my phone to start fresh after working on my friends....the sense of spring cleaning just makes you feel good sometimes to rid all the crap...clean slate....
Anyone using LookOut and it's other add ons?
I was using it on all my devices, but now....is it really worth it? Think it's just a battery drainer?
Would like to hear your thoughts.....
Nay on lookout for me. I use where's my droid for locating purposes and it works well enough for my needs.
I use avast mobile, it was tons of functions and is still pretty light-weight. Even has a phone locator you can use with their website.
dkmdlb said:
Nay on lookout for me. I use where's my droid for locating purposes and it works well enough for my needs.
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X2 on where's my Droid and nay for Lookout
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Why would you install any of the addons if you don't need them? Just install Lookout.
Lookout app
iunlock said:
I ended up reflashing my phone to start fresh after working on my friends....the sense of spring cleaning just makes you feel good sometimes to rid all the crap...clean slate....
Anyone using LookOut and it's other add ons?
I was using it on all my devices, but now....is it really worth it? Think it's just a battery drainer?
Would like to hear your thoughts.....
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I've been using Lookout for a while. I don't notice it as a battery hog and it's locate and siren features are nice and work quite well. They also have something called Plan B app which is a nice little add on that let's you remotely install it on your device and locate it after it's been lost. Which I found quite interesting. Anywhoo...there's my 2 cents...keep the change!
I personally use Seekdroid. It's useful since it shows your device location, recent calls made and other information. It's really awesome and lightweight!
Get Android Lost !
Get: http://www.androidlost.com/
Link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.androidlost&feature=nav_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwyLDNd
Works Really Well and has 100's of options!
And Never drains the battery! Lookout Does
whos using security software and why?
my brother got a N7 (his first android product) and he's all freaked out by the permissions some apps want. i explained that while they seem intrusive, most of them are just trying to access the necessary functions they need to run properly, not stealing your info to send elsewhere..
enlighten me.
jewnersey said:
whos using security software and why?
my brother got a N7 (his first android product) and he's all freaked out by the permissions some apps want. i explained that while they seem intrusive, most of them are just trying to access the necessary functions they need to run properly, not stealing your info to send elsewhere..
enlighten me.
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Security is highly unecessary. As long as your downloading from a trusted source.. if the developer has terrible ratings and its only been downloaded 50 times.. and its some type of porn app.. its gunna be malware. Really just have to use common sense here. If hes seriously concerned or paranoid i would suggest using LBE Security Guard it will monitor the apps that request permissions to things and actively tell you what app is doing what. With Root it will let you remove permissions to certain apps, lets say you dont want angry birds to have access to the internet.. you can do that. It will also rid those stupid ads.
All in all IMO its not needed but if hes that paranoid... LBE will be the best bet. Oh and any type of Anti-Virus is a waste of space and RAM.. at least LBE is useful.
tell him to stop the Windows mentality.
tell him to be cautious with regard to the hyperbole fearmongering that the security industry puts out to scare people into giving them money.
tell him my favorite saying... "paranoia will destroia"
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Picked up my nexus today, and the shop assistant was trying his hardest to sell me norton for £30 told him to jog on lol
There is no need for anti virus unless your downloading lots of dodgy or cracked apk's
I use avast on my n7 just on the off chance but I'm confident what I download and the web pages I visit are safe.
Its better to have protection and not need it than not have protection and need it imo.
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UXB-67 said:
Picked up my nexus today, and the shop assistant was trying his hardest to sell me norton for £30 told him to jog on lol
There is no need for anti virus unless your downloading lots of dodgy or cracked apk's
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Holy cow.. I thought I was reading satire for a second so I ran to the Play Store and searched for Norton.. IT'S REAL. EL-OH-EL.. WOW and 46k people gave it 5 *'s.. *SMH*.... I laughed when I saw Avast and saw it needs root access to install some firewall crap.. Ironic much???
Anyway.. Yeah.. Security on a phone is really unnecessary. If you are dumb enough to download digital snake oil then you deserve a hard lesson in watching what you download.. Most of the scammy stuff is so blatantly obvious.
I used to use Lookout Mobile Security but then I was like..... no. They're all RAM hogs, and unless you know what you're downloading (I do) then it's a complete waste.
Some malware has made it into the Play store...but I generally only download well known apps from reliable vendors.
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Thanks for the replies
Bitdefender use it n my PC / Phone aswell
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Hi.I make this thread because i heard about android viruses.I wanna know:
-the anti-virus will help the phone ?
-viruses affect our phones in any way ?
In this thread i want to speak about some programs called ANTI-VIRUS,like:
-F-secure
-BitDefender
-Kaspersky
-AVG
-and others
I have received like a gift F-SECURE for 1 year.In market,for 6 months the price is about 8-9 euros.
What do you think about F-secure?
If you think this thread is HELPFUL,press THANK's BUTTON.Have a nice day,and i wait for your opinions.
So far I never had any virus in my phone. I've tried almost all antivirus apps but they never catch anything. Maybe coz' there aren't a lot?
Don't worry about the virus.. I used lookout for long. The problem I found while using av s phone gets slow down and consuming lot battery.. If you really need a av go for avast:thumbup:
Now i am testing F-Secure
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I recommend avast! It has all the features of the paid av's except its free and has special root features. You should only use an antivirus if you download apps from 3rd party markets, or getting cracked apps but if you only really get apps off of the playstore you dont need one.:good:
Just read this little article that was released last week,kinda interesting..check it out..
original link--> http://news.drweb.com/show/?i=3191
New Trojan for Android can mount DDoS attacks
December 26, 2012
The Russian anti-virus vendor Doctor Web warns Internet users about a new malicious program for Android. TheAndroid.DDoS.1.origin can carry out DDoS-attacks on various internet resources and send short messages upon a corresponding command from criminals.
After installation, Android.DDoS.1.origin creates an application icon, similar to that of Google Play. If the user decides to use the fake icon to access Google Play, the original application will be launched, which significantly reduces the risk of any suspicion.
When launched, the Trojan tries to connect to a remote server and, if successful, it transmits the phone number of the compromised device to criminals and then waits for further SMS commands. Supported directives include attack a specified server and send SMS. If criminals want the Trojan to attack a server, a command message will contain the parameter [serverort]. Upon receipt of such a command Android.DDoS.1.origin starts to send data packets at the specified address. If the malicious program is required to send an SMS, the command message will contain the message text and the number to which it should be sent. Activities of the Trojan can lower performance of the infected handset and affect the well-being of its owner, as access to the Internet and SMS are chargeable services. Should the device send messages to premium numbers, malicious activities will cost the user even more.
It is not quite clear yet how the Trojan spreads but most probably criminals employ social engineering tricks and disguise the malware as a legitimate application from Google.
It is worth noting that the code of Android.DDoS.1.origin is heavily obfuscated. Given that the Trojan can carry out attacks on web sites and send various text messages to any number, including those of content providers, we can assume that the malware can also be used to conduct illegal activities for third parties (e.g, attack a competitor's site, promote products with SMS or subscribe users to chargeable services by sending SMS to short numbers).
Doctor Web's virus analysts continue to examine Android.DDoS.1.origin. Devices running Dr.Web products for Android are well protected from this Trojan.
Edit: Nvm, I was being a grammar Nazi.
is there anyone here who thought a virus couldn't attack a phone?
theraker007 said:
is there anyone here who thought a virus couldn't attack a phone?
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I didnt think it "couldn't" I just thought it was less common
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Ya its kind of a similar thing to the whole "Macs cant get viruses thing" its not that its immune its just that no one bothered to make one. And it still seems like the traditional "antiviruses for android" still do nothing considering that it is more relying on the user to do something stupid rather than an exploit
I think if you have any common sense you will never have problems with viruses.
NightHawkUndead said:
I think if you have any common sense you will never have problems with viruses.
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I would have to agree with that:thumbup:
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Ever heard of Anti Virus companies making their own virus (or a myth to scare people) to increase their product sales?
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I think if you have any common sense you will never have problems with viruses.
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there seems to be a lack of that now a days..
Does anyone actually run an antivirus on their phone? I just worried about it hampering my Note 2's performance.
roligov said:
Does anyone actually run an antivirus on their phone? I just worried about it hampering my Note 2's performance.
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AVAST seems to work great on both my GN2 and my PC
roligov said:
Does anyone actually run an antivirus on their phone? I just worried about it hampering my Note 2's performance.
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Avast is on my Note 2 now, but I don't think it affects to my phone performance much.
ElpeePhablet said:
Avast is on my Note 2 now, but I don't think it affects to my phone performance much.
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And it still does its job
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roligov said:
Does anyone actually run an antivirus on their phone? I just worried about it hampering my Note 2's performance.
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I run A/V on my phone, because having corporate e-mail on my phone requires me to.
wish777 said:
Devices running Dr.Web products for Android are well protected from this Trojan.
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I can tell you where this virus came from
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I actually think it is strange that you don't see this more often, android being now close to the Standard in Mobile OS there should be lots of viruses going around, the reason there are so many viruses for PC is because of how commonly this OS is used, android development is open source and that should enable a HUGE amount of virus being developed.
That being said, the operating system is based on Linux, and there are not many Linux viruses out there either.
roligov said:
Does anyone actually run an antivirus on their phone? I just worried about it hampering my Note 2's performance.
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Yes, I run avast. Don't know about performance decrease but it's just there in case.
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Avast is a bit of a hog on older devices. I'd say it was a 5 - 10 percent performance decrease on my rooted / overclocked Desire HD. Any performance decrease is imperceptible on my stock Note II. I ran it then and run it now.
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