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Anti-Virus

Do you use Anti-Virus software?
http://dailymobile.se/2011/03/03/google-removed-21-malware-apps-from-the-android-market/
This has me thinking on using one now, do they slow down the phone in anyway?

shankly1985 said:
Do you use Anti-Virus software?
http://dailymobile.se/2011/03/03/google-removed-21-malware-apps-from-the-android-market/
This has me thinking on using one now, do they slow down the phone in anyway?
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antivirus will make your phone lag and freeze a second while they scan the installing file, other than that not much fuss

I've been using lookout since last year and it has been great - doesn't slow the phone down at all.
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wildcardspv said:
I've been using lookout since last year and it has been great - doesn't slow the phone down at all.
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Has it ever detected anything?

shankly1985 said:
Do you use Anti-Virus software?
http://dailymobile.se/2011/03/03/google-removed-21-malware-apps-from-the-android-market/
This has me thinking on using one now, do they slow down the phone in anyway?
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I use common sense + check out comments first + permissions when installing :]

I'm using AVG (free) Antivirus, and I'm very happy with it so far.

I use Antivirus Free
http://www.appbrain.com/app/antivirus-free/com.zrgiu.antivirus
I dont have it running as a service, just use it to scan the phone occasionally.

Crustyloaf said:
Has it ever detected anything?
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It hasn't, but then I also haven't had any probs or infections that I know of, so I have to presume its doing its job.....
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noobandroid said:
antivirus will make your phone lag and freeze a second while they scan the installing file, other than that not much fuss
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I use an anti virus app on my Android, I have no problems with the app.

I was worried about the recent dodgy apps and wasn't going to install anything. my mate suggestied lookout and I thought I would give it a go. it hasn't slowed my phone down at all so I installed it on my Vega as well.

oursoul said:
I use Antivirus Free
http://www.appbrain.com/app/antivirus-free/com.zrgiu.antivirus
I dont have it running as a service, just use it to scan the phone occasionally.
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Hmm I've been looking in to this a bit. Am I right in thinking this AV simply uses a list of known malware rather than actually scanning inside a file? Any light on this appreciated.

oursoul said:
Hmm I've been looking in to this a bit. Am I right in thinking this AV simply uses a list of known malware rather than actually scanning inside a file? Any light on this appreciated.
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Highly likely, that's how the devs themselves describe the app. Lookout AV seems to be immensely popular as well, but no description by the dev on how it catches any bad code, which makes it difficult to compare to Antivirus Free.
Which brings up a question on how does AV software for Android actually detect malware. Just like in a PC? Where a list of definitions are installed and everything inside the PC cross-checked against that?

I think the term we're looking for is heuristics.

Eh, definition, heuristics - pardon my French.

Greek apparently, it means to find, cross reference and generally spot patterns and figure stuff out.

Hi guys, since posting this I have download and installed a anti-virus software from the market, its called antivirus LOL its by creative apps. So far its very good doen't use much battery and my phone hasn't slowed down, give it a try its free also

Not convinced there is an actual threat .
Yes you can get some apps that are " iffy" and will send txts etc... but you just have to read about them first .
Remember we are using Linux...how many Linux viruses have there been?? as many as windows???
Read the reviews , and if you are you are unsure.. look on the web ..
most of mine are word of mouth ... so I know they work

[Q] Avast! Lookout, Cerberus, or something else?

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.

Lacedaemon said:
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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alxrock said:
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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[Q] Mobile AntiVirus - Is it recomended?

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.

JimmyEatFood said:
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?
Sent as my GF gets angry at me for playing with my HTC One X....again.

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.
Sent as my GF gets angry at me for playing with my HTC One X....again.

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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Antivirus

Do we need antivirus for our phone? Because i think antivirus app eats some ram
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reddvilzz said:
Do we need antivirus for our phone? Because i think antivirus app eats some ram
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I would still suggest you to install one for your safety, since nowadays the malwares are growing quickly in Android, you may consider Avast, which doesn't bring too much impact to my SGW's performance, a high detection rate and the best of all is Avast is free to use

MyDeSTiNaTe said:
I would still suggest you to install one for your safety, since nowadays the malwares are growing quickly in Android, you may consider Avast, which doesn't bring too much impact to my SGW's performance, a high detection rate and the best of all is Avast is free to use
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how would you get a virus? maybe when you install something like a CPUPerformanceTweak.apk or some trash like that, but when you just install well-known apps, I guess you won't get a virus. in my opinion its like on a windows pc, brain is still the best anti virus.

Fensterbank said:
how would you get a virus? maybe when you install something like a CPUPerformanceTweak.apk or some trash like that, but when you just install well-known apps, I guess you won't get a virus. in my opinion its like on a windows pc, brain is still the best anti virus.
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Well, that depends on whether one sticks to the store, or try to sideload everything. Or download apps from uncouth sources.
If one practices safe se... I mean, safe installs, there is no real need for an antivirus.
That said, Avast! AntiVirus for Android is quite good (as tested by one of the more trustworthy independent antivirus testing organization), light on resources, and even offers an anti-theft feature. And all for the unbeatable price of free.
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Okay i'll stick with avast then.. Thanks for your responses guys
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reddvilzz said:
Okay i'll stick with avast then.. Thanks for your responses guys
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Remember that if you use the root-based anti-theft feature, you have to follow its procedure to uninstall, or else the anti-theft module will forever be integrated to your ROM
_____ Galaxy W + Mutant ROM + xda app _____

Never use antivirus,downloading apk like hell,works fine ang never gets virus detected. For me-->> forbiden to put antivirus on android,it just eat your ram and make ur phone slow
(Just my opinion) :beer:
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dollyaja said:
Never use antivirus,downloading apk like hell,works fine ang never gets virus detected. For me-->> forbiden to put antivirus on android,it just eat your ram and make ur phone slow
(Just my opinion) :beer:
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I use Avast, and I certainly don't feel my phone slower...
Especially since I now like to experiment with many sideloaded apps (not pirated, but apk's that for one reason or another, aren't published in the Play Store), using an antivirus provides an additional peace of mind.
Plus, with Avast, I get for free what others will ask for payment, such as anti-theft protection, easy firewall, call/sms filter, etc.
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I'm using Lookout.
Can anyone let me know which one is better? Avast/Lookout?
Thanks.

ericjj said:
I'm using Lookout.
Can anyone let me know which one is better? Avast/Lookout?
Thanks.
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I think both are good. But the avast have more things (and get for free what in lookout you have to pay for it)

ilusi0n_ said:
I think both are good. But the avast have more things (and get for free what in lookout you have to pay for it)
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How about their effect on battery drainage? Which one save more battery? Would change to avast if it save more battery.

ericjj said:
How about their effect on battery drainage? Which one save more battery? Would change to avast if it save more battery.
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Both don't have great impact on battery. I read somewhere (don't remember where, probably in xda forums) that avast use less battery than lookout. This without anti-theft if I'm not mistaken. If you activate anti-theft in avast than the usage on battery will increase. I can't confirm this though because I didn't use anti-theft in avast
So, as far as my experience tells me, I didn't notice biggest difference in both regarded to battery drainage.
But between those two I prefer avast, but that it's my personal opinion. But in the end is always a matter of preference.

reddvilzz said:
Do we need antivirus for our phone? Because i think antivirus app eats some ram
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I think my wonder don't need an antivirus, coz it's eats my ram and otherwise my wonder also need an antivirus for proctected from malware which can enter into my wonder with easily coz my wonder have rooted.

pepoluan said:
Well, that depends on whether one sticks to the store, or try to sideload everything. Or download apps from uncouth sources.
If one practices safe se... I mean, safe installs, there is no real need for an antivirus.
That said, Avast! AntiVirus for Android is quite good (as tested by one of the more trustworthy independent antivirus testing organization), light on resources, and even offers an anti-theft feature. And all for the unbeatable price of free.
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Every now and then i install Avast to do a full system check co'z sometimes i practice not so safe se_. I mean i download apps from 3rd party sources.

Honestly i dont use anti virus apps, it will eat alot of memory also adding consume in my battery, I just to be carefull for downloading apps and games.

Dhada said:
Honestly i dont use anti virus apps, it will eat alot of memory also adding consume in my battery, I just to be carefull for downloading apps and games.
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There is no need for any if you trust the applications you install (from google play store) and if you don't download applications from 3rd party sources. But obviously that's not all, but the essencial

i never use antivirust...bcoz sometime that antivirus detect some app infected but actually no! so started from that i fobia to use..hahaha

most of the virus are made for microsoft product..it is like a programming file which is make os become 'crazy' due to inapropriate manner as the original os..that why most of apple product not required antivirus..same as andriod..
correct me if iam wrong..
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kacanghantu said:
most of the virus are made for microsoft product..it is like a programming file which is make os become 'crazy' due to inapropriate manner as the original os..that why most of apple product not required antivirus..same as andriod..
correct me if iam wrong..
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It depends really. The total of virus made is proportional to what people use nowadays. Most of people use windows, so of course the best is attack windows right? The use of android increase a lot for the last years. Even though it is difficult to have virus on a linux based system is not impossible.
If we need antivirus? Maybe. But do we really need it? Depends on what you do with your phone. And that is related to user not to the SO. SO will do everything to protect you but the final decision is yours (talking about root).
Also, human being has the ability to think that such things only happen to others

Actualy guys i dont have any idea what virus we can incounter in our device, I have a question there is a annoying thing on my device longtime ago, everytime i enable my WIFI or Data Connection there something popup annoying on my phone like a advertise, some stuff for free to download, on my notification bar, sometimes an image apear on my screen at my home screen if i tap it or close it automaticaly my browser will open and go to untrusted website.. Is that a sample virus for android? and there is no way to remove this problem i do a factory reset wipe cache. but still it did not remove, so i flash my phone and its totaly gone.

[Q] Best anti-virus for our beloved GN2

What can can you recommend anti-virus for GN2?

c26alfred said:
What can can you recommend anti-virus for GN2?
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I`am using Avast, been using it for years on my computers and they seem to do the job well. Using it for a while now on android and it is light on the system and it works well i suppose and it has a lot of options you can set. Installable from Play Store.

avast

Avast is notably fully featured. AV + FW (root required) + anti-theft. And more notably, it's completely free.

avast too

MarionCast said:
Avast is notably fully featured. AV + FW (root required) + anti-theft. And more notably, it's completely free.
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BTW, can you help me find the link where i can download the FW? and what is FW? sorry noob question,
Thanks

Best AV= None.
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I'm using Trustgo on mine. .. seems to have lots of good reviews and is free. ..
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jujuburi said:
Best AV= None.
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just curious, do we really need to put AV on Note2 ? considering avast or kaspersky from googleplay, but i'm still thinking that its not my must have app.

Virii aren't a problem on Android yet, but Avast is really useful for its other features... firewall, anti-theft, permissions snooper, etc. You could use DroidWall, Cerberus, Permission Explorer instead, though.

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BTW, can you help me find the link where i can download the FW? and what is FW? sorry noob question,
Thanks
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Firewall. You can only activate it if your phone is rooted.
Regarding the "No AV" comments, this is true if you don't sideload apps (i.e., only download apps from the Play Store). Otherwise, AV is a good idea.
But yeah, no replacement for user vigilance and care. Common sense! (No longer common nowadays, unfortunately...)

I use Kaspersky paid version on all my devices.
It has found 2 or 3 malwares from stok packages in Play Store.
So, I dont recomend anyone who download even from appstores to not have a AV check.
I think this is even more important regaring having root available.

MarionCast said:
Regarding the "No AV" comments, this is true if you don't sideload apps (i.e., only download apps from the Play Store). Otherwise, AV is a good idea.
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Google has been scanning apps in the Play Store since February this year using a system called Bouncer, and this is going to be at least as effective as 3rd party malware protection. So, as MarionCast says, there's not a great deal of point worrying about this if you generally only use Play - I'd probably also extend this to the Amazon AppStore too, as Amazon do rigorously scan for malware too.
With 4.2, it is expected that Google will extend this protection to apps installed from external sources using an on-board scanner.
Personally, I think that most Android "anti-virus" software (really this should be anti-malware) is no substitute for being aware of what you are installing and the permissions it is asking for.
Regards,
Dave

I sincerely advice Lookout security.
It's very professional and the free version will do just fine.
I'm using it for a couple of years now to my full satisfaction.
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I don't use any on my phone. PCs it is a most and I use what is called "Layering" security procedures:
1. Install Microsoft Sec Essentials
2. Use Mozila, most viruses attack IE
3. Install ScriptFilters, AdBlockers, PopUp Blockers addin for Mozilla
4. disable Java and Flash and only enable it when needed and trusted
5. Keep Anti virus, flash and Java up to date. You should really uninstall Java if you don't need it.
6. Use a restricted account. I never, EVER, not even for two minutes use an Admin account unless I'm installing a trusted software
7. Never use pirated software
8. Never open emails from people/entities you don't know or you never interacted with. The other day I got an email from Match.com (WTF! I've never been to that site), so I automatically class it as SPAM
9. Don't go to links you are fully aware of.
10. Clean %temp% and hard drive of temp files, clear browser history regularly
11. Scan computer in SAFE mode at least once per month
Few of the above apply to mobile usage. So, so far I don't see much need for an Antivirus app on my phone, which in the end will just make my phone slightly slower an have less battery life... Just MO

I don't use an anti-virus; with a well established knowledgebase, nothing malicious will happen. That's my philosophy anyway
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Carls Jr said:
is antivrius really necessary?
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Comodo Antivirus has a Ultimate experience. Beat all the premium anti virus/security to date... FOC
Comparison - http://antivirus.comodo.com/free-mobile-antivirus.php

i use lookout...it's free and can find my fone if i lose it...

Avast