I had Lookout since I got my phone, then won a free premium upgrade for a year that just ended.
Avast! just came out (out of Beta) with free Antivirus which I'm using at the moment.
I've seen great reviews about Cerberus, but it costs a few bucks.
So, I'm not worried about viruses (I've read enough articles about it) but I like to have something to track, lock, and wipe the phone in case it is lost or stolen.
I'd like to see what programs you guys use or don't use and why?
I use lookout on my wife's phone, since she misplaces it at least once a week. I was using it on my phone but have stopped since I was only using it for tracking and I can wipe my phone remotely through my work exchange server if I lose it.
Try Seekdroid, it can remotely enable GPS and may be what you're looking for. Antivirus programs are pointless though.
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Nothing new or old impressed(es) me if it cant find and remove the CarrierIQ rootkit. They missed it..what else will they miss
Signature and definition based av solutions are dying a slow death anyway, one last hu rahhh.. smartphone users.
AVG
You forgot to specify AVG's free antivirus solution. It doesn't require any signup, unlike Lookout, and doesn't waste space in your notification area because it only appears there when it scans, fixes, etc.
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You forgot to specify AVG's free antivirus solution. It doesn't require any signup, unlike Lookout, and doesn't waste space in your notification area because it only appears there when it scans, fixes, etc.
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I might give that one a shot. I run AVG on my PC and it's been pretty good. I like that it doesn't take up room in the taskbar and it looks like it has the remote locate/wipe/lock that I want to have. I don't know why I didn't think to look it up before.
Update: Tried AVG, but it can't locate my phone when I tested it. (I went through all the proper steps of setting it up in the "remote" menu) So it doesn't look like it's gonna be a keeper.
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I might give that one a shot. I run AVG on my PC and it's been pretty good. I like that it doesn't take up room in the taskbar and it looks like it has the remote locate/wipe/lock that I want to have. I don't know why I didn't think to look it up before.
Update: Tried AVG, but it can't locate my phone when I tested it. (I went through all the proper steps of setting it up in the "remote" menu) So it doesn't look like it's gonna be a keeper.
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Aw, that sucks. Well just a word of notice: Don't go for the Mcafee Antivirus, it's just a 7-day trial unless you pay for the subscription. It was really disappointing because I signed up and configured everything, like the Buddy List feature, which is when the app automatically sends a text to your "buddies" phone numbers when it's lost/found.
I've been using Lookout since it came out, but now I have the same doubt. For sure if you only want it for remote wipe and so, I would choose Cerberus, but I usually download apps from other stores, testing apps I can't be sure if they are completely safe, etc, so I don't know if I should keep my Lookout for malware detection or just forget the paranoia and move to Cerberus.
In my situation, what would you guys do?
I never use AntiVirus never had a problem,
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Try Android lost its on the market i havent yet lost my phone or anything but dude!!!! The features on this app are amazing! Ive tried most of the features n its great (exept for wiping my phone) Its a BETA version but free its really cool.
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Oh yeah i forgot u need to be rooted.
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Can I get Cerberus for free ?
dnesh.sharma said:
Can I get Cerberus for free ?
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lmao you actually bumped a three year old thread, for that...
Hahahaha.
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Hi folks.
Until recently I've been using the pro version of AVG-antivirus and I must add that I used to be a happy camper.
Now however I've been getting false-positives when trying to update the super-user app. I'm pretty sure they're false. I made a std. update from the market and the search brought up a post concerning that very problem.
Since super-user app. is an absolute must I've been shopping around for another security app. I'm currently running Dr. Web light. It feels ok but the pro version wants permission to make phone calls, which I don't really see as a reasonable request. Exactly what should the program need that couldn't be obtained as a std. download. I've asked about that at their support desk.
Then I've tried lookout but couldn't get it to work.
My question is: what, if any, is your preferred security app?
I'm running gingerbread stock 2.36.405.8.
Did a search on best antivirus of course but to my surprise it came up without any useful hits.
Regards Elo.
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I use Lookout Mobile Security with Android Revolution HD 5.2.0 (official HTC RUU 2.50.405.2) and for me everything works good.
I use Lookout too but I find the scanning more of an annoyance personally so I turned it off lol
Hmm!
I think I'll give lookout another go. I've heard a lot of good things about it. Perhaps I made a (L)user error ;-) .
Thanks for the interest guys.
Regards
Elo.
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Personally, i use ESET Mobile Security.. Although it is still in its beta, i find it much better than any other alternative..
I too use ESET mobile security, I like the idea you can lock your whole device with a password ,antitheft next to it being a antivirus, antispam filter and being unable to remove the app unless you know that you first have to remove it from the device administrator list as nayan8teen said, it's still in beta, but it works like a charm
I find antivirus programs slow down my phone. For this reason I don't use any. I'm just careful with what I do and or install on my phone.
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nayan8teen said:
Personally, i use ESET Mobile Security.. Although it is still in its beta, i find it much better than any other alternative..
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Just wait until you forget about the app and flash a new ROM. At this point, be surprised when your girlfriend receives texts every few minutes to inform her that my phone was stolen...
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I too use ESET mobile security, I like the idea you can lock your whole device with a password ,antitheft next to it being a antivirus, antispam filter and being unable to remove the app unless you know that you first have to remove it from the device administrator list as nayan8teen said, it's still in beta, but it works like a charm
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If there was anything to truly make me feel like a noob, it was that...
Thanks...I'll go back to using ESET now...I also thought it had the most and best features and I love it on my PC and laptop but the uninstall "thing" was...smarter...than me *facepalm*
If i don't use antivirus on my phone i think is better ?!
What do u think?
Morning,
I've been toying with the idea of installing an Anti Virus solution on to my phone but have a couple of questions.
Is it necessary? I know that most of the AV apps come with nice features like tracking and remote wipe but was wondering how big the threat of mobile malware actually is.
Will it prevent my device from going into 'Deep Sleep' and have a negative impact on battery life?
It is possible that I am going to install Vipre Mobile Security as we use a lot of GFI products at work. Do any of you have experience with this app?
Cheers in advance.
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Morning,
I've been toying with the idea of installing an Anti Virus solution on to my phone but have a couple of questions.
Is it necessary? I know that most of the AV apps come with nice features like tracking and remote wipe but was wondering how big the threat of mobile malware actually is.
Will it prevent my device from going into 'Deep Sleep' and have a negative impact on battery life?
It is possible that I am going to install Vipre Mobile Security as we use a lot of GFI products at work. Do any of you have experience with this app?
Cheers in advance.
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1) No it's not. Just install apps from the official google market and none of the chinese/russian ones and look at the permissions each app uses. Unless you are installing "big busty blonde" style apps you should be fine.
2)Most AV/Malware products have a negative effect on a phones performance and battery. Don't bother, just use your common sense instead.
animaleyes76 said:
1) No it's not. Just install apps from the official google market and none of the chinese/russian ones and look at the permissions each app uses. Unless you are installing "big busty blonde" style apps you should be fine.
2)Most AV/Malware products have a negative affect on a phones performance and battery. Don't bother, just use your common sense instead.
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Have to agree here as well. Do not bother with AV apps mate..Just use common sense on what you flash or install on your phone. Simple as that
I have never used Anti Virus on any of my phones and I've never had any problems.
Cheers lads. I was reading an article about Android Malware which prompted me to look into AV. Don't think I'll bother now though
Any recommendations for an app to locate and remote wipe the device if it is lost?
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Cerberus is excellent, does everything.
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animaleyes76 said:
[...] Unless you are installing "big busty blonde" style apps you should be fine. [...]
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Damn!
JimmyEatFood said:
Cheers lads. I was reading an article about Android Malware which prompted me to look into AV. Don't think I'll bother now though
Any recommendations for an app to locate and remote wipe the device if it is lost?
Sent as my GF gets angry at me for playing with my HTC One X....again.
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I suggest try AndroidLost I have tried most of the features like taking pictures, recording and GPS, it integrates nicely with your Google account and best of all its for FREE
I am yet to try its SMS capabilities and Sim notifications
http://www.androidlost.com
Cheers guys. I will look into the free app as I am a tight fisted Yorkshireman.
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I use free version of lookout. It don't cause any battery drains and is set to scan any new app get installed on the phone. You can also manual scan the whole phone.
You can install Avast Anti-Virus from the google play store, and if the phone has root access you can install Avast onto the ROM.
Once it has been installed you can set up theft aware for SMS text commands to remote wipe, lock etc.
The reason why the install it to the ROM is because if someone was going to factory reset through the bootloader or even from the settings menu the Avast will still be install but it will be disguised as another app (Which you can name) and they will not know that it is there.
Hope this was helpful.
Av only good for one thing and that's the tracking if its lost/stolen
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check out Kaspersky, I think it still comes with life time updates, it might not be necessary today but it's a good deal and might get useful in future...
JimmyEatFood said:
Cheers lads. I was reading an article about Android Malware which prompted me to look into AV. Don't think I'll bother now though
Any recommendations for an app to locate and remote wipe the device if it is lost?
Sent as my GF gets angry at me for playing with my HTC One X....again.
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Although not free, PhoneLocator Pro is the best I've seen,
It hides from your app drawer, adds un-installation security, takes an automatic photo of your thief and sends it you, along with his call log, also blocks the phone if the thief changes sim card, along with all the GPS tracking services that it emails you - you also get a web user interface too, aswell as the usual text commands.
Its good stuff, developer is very responsive and eager to add more features all the time too.
However, due to the way HTC have implemented multi-tasking, their pre-installed task manager app will kill it, along with anything else you may have running such as battery saving apps, antivirus, etc etc
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Hi everybody, I'm curious to know if you're using McAfee Security in your phone, since it came in the ICS firmware. I've used McAfee antivirus in my PC long time ago, and it slowed it down a lot. And if you're not using this program, would you recommend another security program for Android? Is it even needed, like an antivirus is for a PC?
I don't use anything. According to most reviews I read almost all antivirus programs are just about worthless. Just be aware of what are downloading and from whom are you will be perfectly safe. If just randomly download crap without things then you will run into big trouble.
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I don't use anything as well. Just download from trusted locations/developers and make sure you research the apps before you install.
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Just to point something out, this suite also does backups, remote wipe, location and notification from a web page. It's more of a tracker+security suite than an anti-virus. Don't think it's worth the $30, but it's got a couple of nice features.
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Just to point something out, this suite also does backups, remote wipe, location and notification from a web page. It's more of a tracker+security suite than an anti-virus. Don't think it's worth the $30, but it's got a couple of nice features.
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Thanks, and also to the previous posters. I thought it was free, no way I'll pay $30 for it, so I'll just uninstall it. I'm sure there are other cheaper options for remote wipe, if I ever get information in my phone that needs to be secured.
I use Norton. The free version does everything I want it to, i.e. remote wipe and such. It does slow down my phone a little when installing and updating apps though.
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I just got a computer now with internet and I've defragged my pc and basically its right to stock. But it came with McAfee and lot of people and my friends told me its $*** so I heard so many of softwares but this is xda and a lot people have pc's.
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Which one is safe and works the best. I have a Dell Inspiron 531 Windows Vista pro
That stoner at Circle K
Vista.... Hmmm
Well I would try
1. Kasperky
2. Bitdefender
3. Norton
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Vista.... Hmmm
Well I would try
1. Kasperky
2. Bitdefender
3. Norton
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Those will all work...but IMO,
Kaspersky and Norton are both too heavy. They will slow your system down considerably.
I've worked tech for PC's for years. Honestly, I don't use a antivirus program anymore.
I have a set of programs that I use to clean up infections if I get one an its rare.
A good solution is a good firewall. I've just ran the stock vista an the problems have been minimal.
In the virus world, most big name antivirus companies engines are well known. Kind of like how internet explorer seems more attacked than Firefox was back in the day.
AVG is a free antivirus program. Its one of the best ones out there.
The best way to protect yourself, don't go places you shouldn't. Don't click on **** you shouldn't. Etc...
I haven't paid for software ever...I'm just careful.
Pm me, I'm off work tomorrow an I'll send you a list of all the software I use.
AVG is the best and you can either use the free version or the paid one.
Bewere of avg. .. if you ever uninstall it for another program it leaves system avg files hidden. And when u install another anti virus it causes Alot of problems. had disk problems. it was a nightmare. i use aviaria now.
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Norton and Mcafee are the two worst you can use.
If you are looking for a free solution then I would go with Microsoft Security Essentials. It's fast and does a great job of picking and stopping just about anything and doesn't cause issues with the operation of the PC it's on.
If you want a paid solution then the only one I would suggest is Kasperky. Again it's fast and does a great job of protection.
With Vista or Win 7 all you need is Microsoft Security Essentials
HipKat said:
With Vista or Win 7 all you need is Microsoft Security Essentials
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True, but working tech I've had more PC's come in with a virus that it let by.
It is very light on the system though.
Overall, I just hate using any of them.
Like I've said, personally I take my chances without anything. Then manually remove them later.
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True, but working tech I've had more PC's come in with a virus that it let by.
It is very light on the system though.
Overall, I just hate using any of them.
Like I've said, personally I take my chances without anything. Then manually remove them later.
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Same here. I haven't run any other A/V in a few years, not since XP, anyhow.
Superspyware Remover and Spybot pretty much handle any spy/adware probs and viruses aren't something I rarely have to deal with
Thanks guys. I'm using the Windows protector. Thanks angain everyone. Modders you can close whenever you want.
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cbucz24 said:
True, but working tech I've had more PC's come in with a virus that it let by.
It is very light on the system though.
Overall, I just hate using any of them.
Like I've said, personally I take my chances without anything. Then manually remove them later.
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The problem is not in the software\scanner but in the user. I run into the same issues and it's all a user issue in the end.
I've watched people at work get a warning pop up and they will not read it and just click to allow what ever it is to run causing a HUGE amount of head aches for me later.
Just like the old saying a computer is only as smart as it's user.
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a computer is only as smart as it's user.
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But how would the computer know if you put in some randomly command codes that work and the user doesn't know anything about the code will the computer know more?
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I would go with my trusted 3 Piece combo... AVG, CCcleaner and the good old SPYBOT SEARCH AND DESTROY...
I happen to download a lot of crap on MY computer.. eg shareware, game trainers, keygens..etc. and that 3 piece Combo right there keeps my vista running clean
AVG for virus scans 3:am everyday
CC Cleaner for cache and temp files once ever 2 weeks or so 2 passes
SPYBOT SEARCH an Destroy... tho outdated it comes with TeaTimer which is a light weight registry permission monitor... trust me tea timer the most effective and probably the most important part of the security combo
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The best at detecting new modified forms of previously existing malware is Avira.
How many people use apps like Lookout that scan your phone and supposedly offer ant-virus protection? Are they even necessary?
Don't think you'll find many that do. Other than corporate security reasons. All of is crackflashers don't stay on the same system long enough to warrant such a measure
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I like lookout for the scream feature....my wife loses her phone all the time and if I send the code through lookouts website the phone makes a loud siren sound even when on silent or vibrate. As far as the antivirus I really dont use it
I use lookout not for the scanning feature, but for the lost phone/lock/wipe features.You never know when you might need it.
Not absolutely, i use Eset Mobile on the N4, used it for many years allready om my pc`s. Better safe than sorry. And always look at the permissions you are about to give to an app when installing.
I used Lookout for 2 years on my HTC Desire then decided to uninstall it about 6 months ago. Can't say I've missed it.
I've not put it on my N4.
Common sense, and checking permissions is much more important than an anti virus imo. Google play store already has the bouncer that scans all the apps. Most of these malware apps that users install come from people not willing to cough up a few dollars for apps and getting said apps from third party sites, and torrents often repackaged with malware, and imo it looks good on them. Support the devs, don't be so cheap, and pay for apps (not directing this at anyone here, just saying). Use the Playstore, or somewhere reputable like XDA and check permissions, there's no reason a wallpaper would need access to your contact list and private info ect. Never used an antivirus on a phone and i likely never will.
i use lookout because i need to install apks from other sources..
i need to install apks from other sources because google play does not allow apks like adaway..
i buy apps from google play.. but ads? no way..
A little off topic here but Rom toolbox by JRummy has an adblocker, i wonder if Google will make him pull the app
I use avast... Dont know if it works, but being a windows user, i think im mentally ill, and insecure.
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I use avast... Dont know if it works, but being a windows user, i think im mentally ill, and insecure.
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hahahhaha, Awesome man, made my morning. :good:
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A little off topic here but Rom toolbox by JRummy has an adblocker, i wonder if Google will make him pull the app
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No, he's taking care of that before they pull it: https://twitter.com/jrummy16/status/312368614059692033
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No, he's taking care of that before they pull it: https://twitter.com/jrummy16/status/312368614059692033
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i guess i wont be updating rom toolbox anymore
ROM toolbox adblocker was never as good as AdAway anyway.
As far as apps like Lookout go, I'd never use an anti-bvirus scanenr etc. I use Cerberus in case I lose my phone so I can track/find or wipe it.
waste of RAM and space for antivirus apps... dont pirate apps and just download apps/games from the play store and you'll be fine.