Malware Protection

[BBSA]

I use Adguard for malware protection on my android phone.

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Would this be good enough?

 

[CranialBlaze]

Will be good enough to block websites and download but won’t do squat if someone sent you something dodgy via WhatsApp.

 

[backstreetboy]

Android already comes with Play Protect https://support.google.com/pixelphone/answer/2812853?hl=en.

 

[WAslayer]

Swallow a few forks..???

 

[Rickster]

Maleware? Men's clothing right?

 

[Matt91]

Maleware protection? Condoms right?

He's talking about condoms...

 

[prod]

Maleware? What can we do to protect from womanware?

 

[BBSA]

Android already comes with Play Protect https://support.google.com/pixelphone/answer/2812853?hl=en.

The last app, Google Play Protect, is installed on every Android phone that runs Google Play. Sadly, it's terrible at protecting against malware. You should rely on something else.

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[backstreetboy]

The last app, Google Play Protect, is installed on every Android phone that runs Google Play. Sadly, it's terrible at protecting against malware. You should rely on something else.

The best Android antivirus apps in 2025

The best Android antivirus apps protect your devices, data and your privacy

www.tomsguide.com

It's still good enough https://www.csoonline.com/article/3...-app-why-youre-asking-the-wrong-question.html

 

[grok]

Isn't this a bit sexist?

 

[BBSA]

Isn't this a bit sexist?

What is?

 

[BBSA]

Will be good enough to block websites and download but won’t do squat if someone sent you something dodgy via WhatsApp.

Not concerned about WhatsApp, using common sense is probably good enough.

 

[CranialBlaze]

Not concerned about WhatsApp, using common sense is probably good enough.

That was an example, just meant that it will only help with network requests, nothing directly sent to the device via email, sms, IM, zero day exploit of the AirDrop, etc.

 

[BBSA]

That was an example, just meant that it will only help with network requests, nothing directly sent to the device via email, sms, IM, zero day exploit of the AirDrop, etc.

So what would you recommend?

 

[Jet-Fighter7700]

So what would you recommend?

if your a FNB client, you get this for free 3 licenses for phones and PC's

Maximum Security Software

Discover complete, multi-device protection against viruses, ransomware, dangerous websites, and identity thieves.

www.trendmicro.com

Trend Micro

In addition to the multiple layers of online banking security already available, we offer all Online Banking clients Trend Micro Maximum Security - a FREE anti-malware program that provides you with multi-device protection from the threats of viruses, malware, being phished as well as preventing...

www.fnb.co.za

 

[BBSA]

if your a FNB client, you get this for free 3 licenses for phones and PC's

Maximum Security Software

Discover complete, multi-device protection against viruses, ransomware, dangerous websites, and identity thieves.

www.trendmicro.com

Trend Micro

In addition to the multiple layers of online banking security already available, we offer all Online Banking clients Trend Micro Maximum Security - a FREE anti-malware program that provides you with multi-device protection from the threats of viruses, malware, being phished as well as preventing...

www.fnb.co.za

Thank, I will give it a shot.

 

[CranialBlaze]

So what would you recommend?

personally never used anything, not something I’m concerned about, you seemed to be so I’m just making sure you know the limitations of what you’ve chosen.

I also use AdGuard, but network deployed instead of on device, easier to protect all devices, and I never deployed it for malware, I deployed it for privacy.

 

[CranialBlaze]

if your a FNB client, you get this for free 3 licenses for phones and PC's

Maximum Security Software

Discover complete, multi-device protection against viruses, ransomware, dangerous websites, and identity thieves.

www.trendmicro.com

Trend Micro

In addition to the multiple layers of online banking security already available, we offer all Online Banking clients Trend Micro Maximum Security - a FREE anti-malware program that provides you with multi-device protection from the threats of viruses, malware, being phished as well as preventing...

www.fnb.co.za

I love trend micro, the only AV that waves at the viruses when they go past. I used to download virus source code with that installed.

 

[Jet-Fighter7700]

I love trend micro, the only AV that waves at the viruses when they go past. I used to download virus source code with that installed.

so its rubbish? so what do you suggest, especially if its a WA/SMS scam.

 

[CranialBlaze]

so its rubbish? so what do you suggest, especially if its a WA/SMS scam.

I work in IT, I click on all of those to screw with them.
Myself and my entire team have “failed” every pen test we’ve ever been sent, cause intentionally clicking on the link to **** with them isn’t considered a “pass”