Are there really viruses in android? If yes do i need anti virus?
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Anti virus on nexus 5?
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Honestly I've never gotten a virus on any of my Android phones and I've owned many but I guess you can never be safe. If you're worried then maybe you should download an antivirus software to be safe. I never saw the need an I've never heard of anyone having one.
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the best anti virus is common sense. ive never used anti virus on any computer or phone and i have never gotten any viruses.
Google has hardened the security a bit on android 4.4 so it's safe to say you don't need one also apply some common sense And don't download pirated apps only download from Google play
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Viruses are not really a problem in Android, but spyware definitely is. If you are a person who doesn't worry about privacy then fine. But otherwise you need to protect yourself.
A firewall helps to control what goes in and out of your device. I use Avast Mobile Security (free) which combines a anti-virus (probably unnecessary) with firewall, anti theft and other security tools.
If you want to see some of the spyware on your device try "logging test app" (from play store, needs root). You'll see how your activity is logged and sent out.
Also check out XPrivacy
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1574401
And similar threads. But, if you live on Facebook and the like, then privacy is not a concern for you and you can ignore all the above.
(all the above is not unique to Android and is also true on Apple products too)
A firewall helps to control what goes in and out of your device. I use Avast Mobile Security (free) which combines a anti-virus (probably unnecessary) with firewall, anti theft and other security tools.
If you want to see some of the spyware on your device try "logging test app" (from play store, needs root). You'll see how your activity is logged and sent out.
Also check out XPrivacy
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1574401
And similar threads. But, if you live on Facebook and the like, then privacy is not a concern for you and you can ignore all the above.
(all the above is not unique to Android and is also true on Apple products too)
I am sure there are viruses out there...... the likelyhood of you actually getting one is slim to none. You might increase your chances if you used warez or installed some goofy apk from a website that nobody has ever heard of. Common sense is your best defense. There are anti virus programs out there but I have never used one.
Hi mate,
If you feel that you are vulnerable to viruses , install free anti-virus applications form play store like AVG, avast etc
My suggestion would be to install avast and be secured
There are many malwares on Android :-|
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Honestly I've never gotten a virus on any of my Android phones and I've owned many but I guess you can never be safe. If you're worried then maybe you should download an antivirus software to be safe. I never saw the need an I've never heard of anyone having one.
sent from my neXus 51just don't try pirate apps or download from unknown sources etc and you'll be fine.
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