Antivirus Recommodations?

[Dryad]

Hi, hoop everyone is having an awesome Friday so far!

I am looking for an antivirus/security app for android and have done a search on the forum, however there are so many listed in the forum with no clear leader/winner.

I was hoping everyone would be so kind as to indicate which one they will recommend and why

Appreciate it

 

[Tango]

I am using ESET at home - never looked back. (and I tried them all!!) Basically a "load and forget" anti virus program.

I see they have a "mobile anti virus" program as well. Maybe give them a trial run?

 

[Chevron]

I am using ESET at home - never looked back. (and I tried them all!!) Basically a "load and forget" anti virus program.

I see they have a "mobile anti virus" program as well. Maybe give them a trial run?

Was just about to recommend them.

 

[Rocket-Boy]

Yup go for eset, lightweight and secure. The android version works well.

 

[Fulcrum29]

Can always try Sophos Free edition: http://www.sophos.com/en-us/products/free-tools/sophos-mobile-security-free-edition.aspx

 

[opinionhated]

You don't need one. Unless you're installing dodgy apps off the market.

If you insist. Avast + anti theft. Mostly for the anti theft.

 

[smallearth]

Don't touch Mcafee...

 

[Dryad]

You don't need one. Unless you're installing dodgy apps off the market.

If you insist. Avast + anti theft. Mostly for the anti theft.

I do not download dodgy apps, but after the recent spate of internet banking fraud I will feel a little better having a security/antivirus app installed. Yes I know it will not prevent it especially if people are being dumb with phishing emails etc, but I think rather safe than sorry in this case is the better alternative.

Thank you for the replies!

 

[Inn3rs3lf]

Ive always used avast and have never had a days problem. Both at home and on mobile

Cant say anything in regards to ESAT as ive never used them.

 

[rubytox]

FNB gives the option of free anti-virus called Webroot.
I've not had any problems and a lot of the spam I used to received, are a thing of the past.

 

[guest2013-1]

nod32

 

[deweyzeph]

One more vote for Avast here. It's lightweight, doesn't slow your system down like McAffee or Norton does. AVG is also pretty good.

 

[AlphaJohn]

Using Avast but that's because of the Anti-theft.

 

[the_nomad]

I do not download dodgy apps, but after the recent spate of internet banking fraud I will feel a little better having a security/antivirus app installed. Yes I know it will not prevent it especially if people are being dumb with phishing emails etc, but I think rather safe than sorry in this case is the better alternative.

Thank you for the replies!

Eset nod is excellent and avg for a free version is also good. I dont thing n antivirus can think for a person not to click on a phising attack? It does well to protect from malware and programs installing from play or external.

 

[opinionhated]

Using Avast but that's because of the Anti-theft.

You don't need both fyi. Once anti theft is installed you can uninstall avast. I leave the battery low notification on just as a reminder it's working.

 

[wiinuts]

i use avast as well, i was browsing TPB when it downloaded an apk without me even knowing luckily avast picked it up and gave me a warning after which i promptly deleted it.

 

[Crowley]

+1 for Avast

 

[Dryad]

i use avast as well, i was browsing TPB when it downloaded an apk without me even knowing luckily avast picked it up and gave me a warning after which i promptly deleted it.

That is what I am a bit worried about. Even being very careful these days does not seem to guarantee safety.

Avast has the most votes so far, going to download it and give it a try.

Thank you again for the assistance, much appreciated

 

[w1z4rd]

You don't need one. Unless you're installing dodgy apps off the market.

If you insist. Avast + anti theft. Mostly for the anti theft.

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