Android 4 Security/ant virus needs

[Duker500]

I am new to the smart phone world and am limited in my techy knowledge. I recently purchased an Android 4 and was curious as to what my needs are with antivirus protection. What are the recommended apps?

 

[9to5cynic]

Hello, welcome to the forums.

This was the first bookmark I ever made here at AF and I think it'll help you out too!

androidforums.com/android-applications/36936-how-safe-find-trusted-apps-avoid-viruses-guide-those-new-android.html

Some of the big AV companies have anti-virus for android, but I think most of them just look for windows viruses (won't do anything on android) - but I do think a few look for *known* malicious apps.

I believe lookout is one of the big ones.

Take a look around the forums, and I'm sure you'll find what you are after!

 

[Metroid Prime]

Hello and welcome to AF.

I used lookout and am now currently using avast and I would say both are really good choices.

 

[DonB]

I used both Avast and Mylookout, they are both good, but I decided to go back to Mylookout because I like the deice locator, which Avast does not support just yet