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Hey guys what mobile security will u recmmend asast! or AVG..?
and which one of them will drain more battery ..?
I use avast since a few month's and i love it. It comes with an anti theft software wich can be invisible and located in the boot.img. about the batterylife i can't say much but it don't kills the battery in a few hours. I prefer the avast app.
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I prefer avast! and every time I flash a ROM I install it almost immediately.
I've never installed an anti-virus software on my phone.
Is it useful? How many malware/viruses has it detected?
AceRoom said:
I've never installed an anti-virus software on my phone.
Is it useful? How many malware/viruses has it detected?
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I am using AVG.. it detects abnormal settings and removes spy,malfunctioning, scripts from ur root and SD.
HIGHLY Recommended FOR ROOTED USER.
Antivirus is very useful ...if you are using
1.various mobile payments.
2.Using personal,official mails.
3.mobile banking.
4.taking photos.
5.using gps,maps etc.
These Information,s including your Photos can be transmitted via Internet,blutooth. with the help of spy ,and various scrips installed by software,roms.
HIGHLY Recommended FOR ROOTED USER.
Stay Rooted But Stay Safe!!
Avast! is great for anti-theft.
I use Avast, it seems to be faster than AvG on my Wildfire S
Warez isnt tolerated in XDA
broncogr said:
Warez isnt tolerated in XDA
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Not to be rude, but I haven't seen anything condoning warez in this thread. Are you simply warning, or are you saying that warez was being posted?
broncogr said:
Warez isnt tolerated in XDA
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Both Avast and AvG anti virus software are free to download from Google Play, so in my opinion it's not warez. Or am I wrong?
Somebody grab me legit, free and up to date apks of both and I'll add them into RobotoMOD
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Avast is a better anti virus all around. It gives good features some of the other ones don't include, at least not for free.
many malwares
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its v v useful as it has detected many malwares as for root users avast is best and for non root its avg
because avast has a firewall available only in root
click thanks if i helped you :good:
Do you use any virus/malware programs, thoughts and recommendations?
I've never been a mobile security using kinda guy. I've tried lookout before and never saw the point besides being able to locate a lost phone. Which I have never needed. So I just ended up uninstalling it.
My dad recently felt the need to show off his new mobile security suit and tell me all the features (I forgot what it was, but lookout did all the same things he mentioned to me)
Has anyone had a security program detect a major threat?
Considering I keep more important info on my cell than my laptop my dad got me thinking maybe I need one of these...
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I use lookout for security and the locator. I doubt I'll ever need it but it pays to be safe. I've never had a threat detected but once again you never know. Instead of asking why bother, perhaps say "why not?"
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I use avast because it really good if ur rooted
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Yea its the one I just installed the other day. It seems more serious than lookout did, with what it had me to do to set it up
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ArcticFish said:
I use avast because it really good if ur rooted
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Second that Avast. used nq security for a year but it qut updating virus protection so been with Avast ever since.
I'm wary of what I download. And always keep backups and change my passwords often. Though I do use Lookout for GPS tracking, I however disable the file scanning function.
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I've never heard of a single case of a mobile virus but it's possible to inject malware via an app I'm very careful about what I download.. I never use any mobile security apps.
I did hear about people being able to steal your info from your phone by NFC.. All they have to do is come close enough to your phone with an nfc tag and it can automatically direct you to a Site where it automatically downloads something malicious to your phone . It's very unlikely to happen but the only way to prevent that is keep nfc off..
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Malware agree
NFC agree
Virus there have been some recent reports, but I use the term virus loosely.
Kaspersky used on pc gave free mobile subscription key. So I said why not
Kerns_JW said:
Malware agree
NFC agree
Virus there have been some recent reports, but I use the term virus loosely.
Kaspersky used on pc gave free mobile subscription key. So I said why not
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It would be simple to fix the NFC thing.. Just make it so it's not automatic and you need to OK it to continue.. I don't think it would be any more of a hassle
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Yeah wasn't saying I was worried, just saying I agree it could be exploitable
I'm in no danger.. I never use it lol
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I use Dr. Web it scans any app that I download and gives a notification according to the results. There are only 2 times it has ever found anything was once on my mt4g I used an apk to help root the phone. Because of the nature of the apk dr Web reported it as malicious. I knew that it wasn't so no biggie. The other time was a couple months ago when gosms was under fire for recording info from your chats/texts gosms had an update that started the controversial info collection. When I downloaded the update Dr Web reported the app was malicious. So I simply did not update. Otherwise all is quiet.
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in MIUI rom you can block individual app permissions.. Pretty good security feature if you ask me
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I would use some sorts of mobile security. Better safe than sorry.
Can someone tell me great antiviris app /program ?
And is my phone in bigger risik of getting virus if it's rooted?
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you can choos any one from google play and for 2nd question root is not a virus he give you admin privilége on your device
Android is a Linux derivative. Linux needs antivirus like a fish needs a bicycle.
I'd recommend Whitegate Antivirus if u want to use.
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Never used or needed an Antivirus on any of my smart phones.
You never know these days, viruses etc could be built in apps and could help if use credit card details on your phone. Some people have different opinions.
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kicker63 said:
You never know these days, viruses etc could be built in apps and could help if use credit card details on your phone. Some people have different opinions.
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True, especially due to Android popularity now. BUT that can come down to the user. Only download trusted apps that have good feedback and check the permissions before installing. If in doubt, don't install.
As they say, let the pawns go first.
detexr said:
Can someone tell me great antiviris app /program ?
And is my phone in bigger risik of getting virus if it's rooted?
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Lookout. The best, and ive tried them almost all.
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Note to new Linux users: No antivirus needed.
As I said, Android is based off of the Debian Linux kernel and runs the same way. We don't need antivirus.
The best antivirus is The user
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Do not need antivirus on linux systems because no program or app can got root permissions without the user's consent. So the user is the best antivirus. Do not waste the resources of the phone with useless scheduled scans, fake checks, ad so on. However, if you really want you can increase the security with a iptables firewall based (DroidWall, android firewall, mobiwall, etc.) that's linux native too.
Avast
En contrary, I watched the news the other day and I hear there are android targeted virus's floating around because of the popularity, but I must agree the best anti virus is the user. It's down to opinion because if you think you need anti virus then that probably Means that you need it lol.
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agree I think the best antivirus is ur self with SU . and actually some firewall would be nice
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vonuzu said:
Lookout. The best, and ive tried them almost all.
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lookout and kaspersky also think are the best security apps...:good:
Jimmys Gr said:
lookout and kaspersky also think are the best security apps...:good:
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I recommend LookOut
Hello,
I searching for a good AntiVirus with root rights cause the normal without root rights can be not usefull and dont See all files, can be Modded by other apps er something else...so i want a good Antivirus eithh root rights
Thanks!
(It is better when you test it, cause such an AntiVirus APP which is infected...yeah you know. Dont worry 'baut the thanks button, i hit it )
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I prefer avast it is the best for me.
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A tip... don't use antivirus i don't have even on my pc.
why not?
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shadownexe said:
why not?
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cos some people think that they will get good download speed and pc will not slow down and some background processes of it runs in background and eats RAM and often decrease internet speed but security is also important
use avast if you think antivirus is must
HIT THANKS COS IT WONT HURT
No need for an antivirus on android..
There r very very RARE chances of viruses on androids..
For PCs u can use light antiviruses like ESET
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Really?
mkhawx said:
No need for an antivirus on android..
There r very very RARE chances of viruses on androids..
For PCs u can use light antiviruses like ESET
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Are you serious it's "RARE" To get a virus on a "Rooted Android" I'm sure you are talking about a non rooted android but on a rooted android it's very easy to get a virus. When you Root your Android you allow stuff to reach the core of your phone which holds the ROM(Search it up if you don't know what that is)and stuff and that's where a virus has to be to affect your phone the much. So when you downloading stuff that requires SuperUser Accesss(Also search up if you don't know) It's simple to download a virus
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Are you serious it's "RARE" To get a virus on a "Rooted Android" I'm sure you are talking about a non rooted android but on a rooted android it's very easy to get a virus. When you Root your Android you allow stuff to reach the core of your phone which holds the ROM(Search it up if you don't know what that is)and stuff and that's where a virus has to be to affect your phone the much. So when you downloading stuff that requires SuperUser Accesss(Also search up if you don't know) It's simple to download a virus
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Andtoid is based on Linux(Unix).
Just google it once about its security & u'll get ur answer.
Linux don't run the executables so no chances of viruses
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mkhawx said:
Andtoid is based on Linux(Unix).
Just google it once about its security & u'll get ur answer.
Linux don't run the executables so no chances of viruses
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+1. i support mkhawx and whatever he said its correct
Nah but guys, its rare...but it isn't impossibel...so I alsways using some Antivirus, cause in case of a Virus i dont know what to do (use correct files, delate virus by myself). And i've got too much Viruses...so, on Pc i use Avast, but on Android Avast can't do anything against Root stuff, so i using the Anti-Virus from LBE...in the LBE Master App, its very effective..
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Well I use my phone as a netbook when I have work and I amnot in the office so I need to download files, send emails, etc, sometimes my phone downloads virus but with avast I can delete it, so for me the best antivirus with root options is avast
\(^-^)/
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all wrong
mkhawx said:
Andtoid is based on Linux(Unix).
Just google it once about its security & u'll get ur answer.
Linux don't run the executables so no chances of viruses
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You guys are so wrong about this. This is a major growing problem in the smartphone industry, you have all these people following random instructions all around the internet executing scripts and applications with no way of verifying them. Yes linux will not run a .exe but is will run an application with execution permission, just lookup chmod... Anyway this is the attitude that causes virus's. "Oh my mass produced device has Linux, so even though its out a date and has tons of root mods its secure and can't get viruses" - get real. Yes you need antivirus, not sure there's many out there that suite the needs of a rooted device so in the mean time practice good security. Make sure you trust the app maker before you grant him root access to your device, especially when considering custom kernels and such.
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You guys are so wrong about this. This is a major growing problem in the smartphone industry, you have all these people following random instructions all around the internet executing scripts and applications with no way of verifying them. Yes linux will not run a .exe but is will run an application with execution permission, just lookup chmod... Anyway this is the attitude that causes virus's. "Oh my mass produced device has Linux, so even though its out a date and has tons of root mods its secure and can't get viruses" - get real. Yes you need antivirus, not sure there's many out there that suite the needs of a rooted device so in the mean time practice good security. Make sure you trust the app maker before you grant him root access to your device, especially when considering custom kernels and such.
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Yep I know about chmod & I know that packages may contain some virus codes.
So thats obvious if u r giving root access to an app u must know about it.
And in my observation. Antiviruses on androids doesn't scans for packages & is someone does they dont detect it as virus
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Antivirus run at background,for more ram,better not to install them,besides,most of us here are serial flasher,if we got some prob,we can just format and restore backup
sapik_ajidin said:
Antivirus run at background,for more ram,better not to install them,besides,most of us here are serial flasher,if we got some prob,we can just format and restore backup
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yea always take backup of your rom.....its a very important thing in rooting field
shadownexe said:
Hello,
I searching for a good AntiVirus with root rights cause the normal without root rights can be not usefull and dont See all files, can be Modded by other apps er something else...so i want a good Antivirus eithh root rights
Thanks!
(It is better when you test it, cause such an AntiVirus APP which is infected...yeah you know. Dont worry 'baut the thanks button, i hit it )
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use the cleanmaster app from google play, which has cleaning with antivirus features also.
Unbelievable
Flamestorm said:
A tip... don't use antivirus i don't have even on my pc.
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Unbelievable!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Yes. I use Avast for a long time, many options and free but it not the best antivirus . CM Security is the best antivirus for android :thumbup. Test it for your phone.
Link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.cleanmaster.security
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Seriously, I don't need an antivirus (for my phone only ofc). It is a challenge to even find a virus for android, or did you ever saw one (Except your antivirus is telling you the app is a "virus")? Well, I didn't.
Just to clarify where this is coming from, I am a IT Systems Administrator with over 9 years of experience working on MAC, Unix, Linux and Windows.
While non rooted android runs all applications in a sandbox mode keeping them isolated from the OS and other applications, Rooted phones have the ability to grant access to the OS and other applications so for rooted devices it is important to have an antivirus for the purpose of scanning apps with root access. If you don't have root I would still recommend that you still use a privacy advisor and add detector as those are the biggest issues with android phones. If you don't want to run those then take a good look at the rights an app requires before installing it.
As far as windows, please don't take offense but it is unintelligent for anyone not to use an antivirus. At least use MS Security Essentials as it provides basic protection with minimal impact.
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FYI the Hornet AV actually unpacks the APK when scanning to verify that there is no infection. It just doesn't have any SU (root) permissions associated with it.
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Avast
360 mobile
Lookout
To downlosd and durf the web
Thanks
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None, unless your going to be side-loading applications from places other than the Play Store, they just waste resources and are not really needed for general browsing, but if you really want one for peace of mind, I'd recommend Avast.
Been getting some popups thst thetablet is being infected and download blsh blah .so thought will ask , using 360 security after reading reviews bettrr then avast
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boxer29 said:
Been getting some popups thst thetablet is being infected and download blsh blah .so thought will ask , using 360 security after reading reviews bettrr then avast
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Yeah I've come across those, they seem to be from adverts, no real threat but I now use AdAway.
It's Yahoo. Their ads are incredibly invasive, but probably harmless unless you click them.
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