What Android Anti virus do you recommend ?

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I need something very small as I don't have much storage space, Sony does not believe in apps installing to SD cards.

It must be simple, very light on system resources and it must have a very high detection rate.
 
WP8?

:twisted:

I use Avast. Not sure how "hungry" it is though, but that is what the uninstall feature is for.
 
k-4 said:
I need something very small as I don't have much storage space, Sony does not believe in apps installing to SD cards.

It must be simple, very light on system resources and it must have a very high detection rate.
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CM Security

This is right down your alley. I'm using it and it works pretty well with great features... And its free.
 
DA-LION-619 said:
You do not need an anti virus for Android WTH!
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You keep on saying that. Android AV blocks malware and some sites. Why would you think this is unnecessary? Unless you are referring to it being called anti "virus" and your objection is purely semantics?
 
I use Cerberus for anti-theft.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.lsdroid.cerberus

Cerberus is a complete anti-theft application, the best protection you can get to recover your misplaced, lost or stolen Android device. This is a free trial for one week, then you can buy a lifetime license for a small price (2.99€) from within the application: no monthly or yearly fees, just a one-time payment. License is associated to your Cerberus account, if you have multiple devices you can use all of them (up to 3) with the same account.
It has three ways to protect your device:
- Remote control through the website www.cerberusapp.com
- Remote control via text messages
- SIM Checker (for devices that have a SIM card): you will automatically receive alerts if someone uses your phone with an unauthorized SIM card
Remote control allows you to perform many operations on your device, like:
- Locate and track it
- Start a loud alarm, even if the device is set to silent mode
- Wipe the internal memory and the SD card
- Hide Cerberus from the app drawer
- Lock the device with a code
- Record audio from the microphone
- Get a list of last calls sent and received
- Get information about network and operator the device is connected to
- And much more!
Cerberus automatically enables GPS if it is off when you try to localize your device (only on Android < 2.3.3) and you can protect it from unauthorized uninstalling - more info in the app configuration.
The app works even if the device does not have an internet connection thanks to remote control by sms messages. Also, the SIM Checker feature allows you to know the new number to send texts to, if the SIM card is changed. Texts received and sent for Cerberus remote control will not start any notification and will not appear in the Messages application.
Cerberus does not drain the battery because there is no background service running: it will activate only if there is a remote control request and will stop afterwards.
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Hamster said:
You keep on saying that. Android AV blocks malware and some sites. Why would you think this is unnecessary? Unless you are referring to it being called anti "virus" and your objection is purely semantics?
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I have personally have not come across any malware or seen somebody that has, if you only get your apps off the Play Store I don't think there's a risk of malware.
 
DA-LION-619 said:
I have personally have not come across any malware or seen somebody that has, if you only get your apps off the Play Store I don't think there's a risk of malware.
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If you are denying the existence of malicious software/threats to Android, fair enough.

Else it is better to err on the side of caution.
 
Hamster said:
If you are denying the existence of malicious software/threats to Android, fair enough.

Else it is better to err on the side of caution.
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I don't think there's been a real malware threat on Android, there's studies etc. but none of them have shown a real case that affects an average Android user.

IMO anti virus for Android is a waste of time, data and most importantly system resources.
 
DA-LION-619 said:
I have personally have not come across any malware or seen somebody that has, if you only get your apps off the Play Store I don't think there's a risk of malware.
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I downloaded an app from Google play called supper er, super battery booster with some sheriff logo on it. It subscribed me to some stuff that I paid about R50 a day for if I remember correctly, I didn't even know I was subscribed to anything, there were no prompts,

what makes me think it was that app?

Dr. Web detected it as a security threat and about a week or two later it was removed from the play store. If I remember correctly there were also 1 star reviews saying it automatically subscribes you to some expensive service.

I will also say that I checked if any other free AVs would detect it but only Dr.web detected it as a threat out of all 14/15 AVs I tested. My guess is because it probably used a vulnerability in some form of advertising procedure. Dr.web was the only AV with ad detection back then, that's probably why none of the other AVs could find it.
 
DA-LION-619 said:
I don't think there's been a real malware threat on Android, there's studies etc. but none of them have shown a real case that affects an average Android user.

IMO anti virus for Android is a waste of time, data and most importantly system resources.
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Completely agree.
 
k-4 said:
I downloaded an app from Google play called supper er, super battery booster with some sheriff logo on it. It subscribed me to some stuff that I paid about R50 a day for if I remember correctly, I didn't even know I was subscribed to anything, there were no prompts,

what makes me think it was that app?

Dr. Web detected it as a security threat and about a week or two later it was removed from the play store. If I remember correctly there were also 1 star reviews saying it automatically subscribes you to some expensive service.

I will also say that I checked if any other free AVs would detect it but only Dr.web detected it as a threat out of all 14/15 AVs I tested. My guess is because it probably used a vulnerability in some form of advertising procedure. Dr.web was the only AV with ad detection back then, that's probably why none of the other AVs could find it.
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The thing about common sense, it's not so common.
 
DA-LION-619 said:
I don't think there's been a real malware threat on Android, there's studies etc. but none of them have shown a real case that affects an average Android user.

IMO anti virus for Android is a waste of time, data and most importantly system resources.
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I get what you are saying, but then again it is the same as saying "I've never contracted an STD or got somebody pregnant so condoms serve no purpose"

Android is vulnerable. Dont be silly, wrap your droid.
 
DA-LION-619 said:
The thing about common sense, it's not so common.
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When I downloaded that app, it was still new on GOOGLE PLAY, there were no bad reviews yet, only after I checked my airtime and enquired with my service provider did I realize ... Common sense can only go so far.
 
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