I’m not saying it isn’t real!
I just think that there are a lot of security firms, who are making more fluff then there is really any actually need of an antivirus for Android devices. On a Popular Android forum, they discuss this in length and I tend to agree, with all they are saying. Some researchers are saying Android don’t need antivirus, but that artcle was done in 2008. Yes I am the type of guy who believes in Antivirus but I have to question what the Security firms are doing to try to get money. Some of the well know firms are charging 10 dollars for the app, others are doing the try before you buy.
Do I need one for my HTC inspire?
Someone emailed me that question and I really didn’t have an answer because being so new to the Android devices. I however will tell you what I believe and hopefully this will help others with their questions as well. I know that malware writers will start looking to the those who use it like a small computer and thus. We will sooner or later end up like Windows, or even Apple with having worms, viruses, and malware. Thus, we should start being on the lookout. I think having an antivirus on an Android device is rather pointless because most of security firms are in their infantacy with Android. Most of them have only had to deal with Windows machines and thus they will take some time into figuring out how to find those nasty viruses, malware, or worms that may be on your device.
Don’t use 3rd party Appilications!
use Coupon Code Savenow15 and Save 15% off the lifetime of your account! Works with Android, IOS, and Windows!If your are realitively new to Android, it is something that loading appilications that isn’t supporting by Google. These are applications that you get from the internet and thus you will have to allow 3rd party installation. It is best to not enable 3rd party and just keep it 1st party installation. That is what I’ve done to make my device more secure, I don’t allow 3rd party installation and you should to!
If you need an Antivirus!
I’d always recommend going with the ones that you know. At least you are far safer than picking Antivirus software or applications that are realitively unknown. The ones who I recommend are:
- Antivirus Free (AVG) — AVG Antivirus for Smartphones & Tablets automatically detects harmful Apps & SMS AVG Mobilation™ Antivirus Free is a free mobile security solution that helps protects your phone from viruses, malware, spyware & online exploitation in real-time.
- Avast! Mobile Security – Full-featured Antivirus and Anti-Theft security for your Android phone. Protect personal data with automatic virus scans and infected-URL alerts. Stop hackers by adding a firewall (rooted phones).
- Norton Antivirus & Security — Security, antivirus, antitheft protection that won’t slow your Android down. Norton™ Mobile Security Lite protects your mobile device against loss, theft and malware. Norton lends its anti-malware, anti virus, and security expertise to mobile.
- Antivirus Free (Commodo) — Antivirus, privacy protector, call-blocker and anti-theft in a single app. COMODO Mobile Security provides real-time protection against known and emerging threats on your mobile device while helping to protect your privacy and keep your system optimized.
- Mobile Security Personal Ed. (Trend Micro) — Named by PCWorld USA as one of the Top 100 products of 2011. Protect your Android™ device with one of PCWorld USA’s Top 100 products of 2011. It protects your Android from loss, malicious apps, and dangerous websites.
These are only a few good brand names that you can trust because they have been doing Antivirus business for quiet some time on the Windows machine. Give them time and their app’s will develop as the Operating System develops. If you feel you need an Antivirus these are just a few that I suggest, you can find more at the Android Marketplace and decide which one is best for you.
Paul Sylvester
