Anti-virus on Android

[DA-LION-619]

I've just installed Eset on my device but am I wasting my time? The reason for doing such a thing is that I'm always getting annoying pop ups while browsing and I don't want something malicious getting on to my tablet.

Also will Eset interfere with my other apps such as TWRP etc.

 

[kingrob]

Stop visiting porn sites with your phone.

 

[DA-LION-619]

Stop visiting porn sites with your phone.

Lol, I'm just browsing Gumtree but I see happening on some other sites as well.

 

[zizo911]

Then why don't yo download the gumtree app

 

[zizo911]

Then why don't you download the gumtree app

 

[Hidden Attribute]

Antivirus solutions for Android is a waste - using common sense alone will prevent malware on your device. The use of .APKs however might be a bit of a challenge though. In your case, where the issue is browser related, I would recommend changing to a browser that supports add-ins, that will block the said content. I am not sure if Chrome supports this as yet, but FireFox for Android does: just add AdBlock - works pretty well.

 

[Fox1]

Antivirus solutions for Android is a waste - using common sense alone will prevent malware on your device. The use of .APKs however might be a bit of a challenge though. In your case, where the issue is browser related, I would recommend changing to a browser that supports add-ins, that will block the said content. I am not sure if Chrome supports this as yet, but FireFox for Android does: just add AdBlock - works pretty well.

+1

I noticed Avast Mobile Security slowing my phone down. It also messed up with my phones battery life and charge time.

 

[LCBXX]

I have tried hordes of Android AV products. This one from Sophos is the best IMO thus far. Now slowdowns and can be configured to silently do its thing and only popup if something is amiss. Auto-checks malicious URL's as you browse as well as in Apps as you install them.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sophos.smsec

 

[DA-LION-619]

Thanks for input, for some reason the pop ups have stopped doubt it was malware.