Could you recommend a good android antivirus software?

[CcjackCc]

Hi All,

I have been use the android mobile phone, but it's a cheap mobile phone, my mobile phone has been running very slow, please could you recommend a good software for me? Thank you very much

 

[kate]

You don't really need an antivirus program for Android, unless your rooted your phone, since apps are sandboxed. Don't download apps from untrusted sites.

Some antivirus apps you can use:
TrustGo
Avast
Comodo

 

[Petrah]

As long as you do three things before downloading an app, you don't need antivirus apps slowing down your phone and taking up valuable space.

1: Only download apps from legal reputable sites like the Google Play Store.

2: Read the comment section. People will scream if there's something funky going on with an app.

3. Knowledge is power. Read these two threads:

http://androidforums.com/android-ap...explained-security-tips-avoiding-malware.html

http://androidforums.com/android-ap...s-unwanted-shortcuts-browsers-redirected.html

 

[gtbarry]

As long as you do three things before downloading an app, you don't need antivirus apps slowing down your phone and taking up valuable space.

1: Only download apps from legal reputable sites like the Google Play Store.

2: Read the comment section. People will scream if there's something funky going on with an app.

3. Knowledge is power. Read these two threads:

http://androidforums.com/android-ap...explained-security-tips-avoiding-malware.html

http://androidforums.com/android-ap...s-unwanted-shortcuts-browsers-redirected.html

The best anti-virus is your brain.

 

[itsallgood]

These anti virus apps are good for other things as well. I use both Lookout and TrustGo. I use Lookout for all of its features, but the one thing it lacks is safe browser for 3rd party apps. (I use Dolphin Beta). That's where TrustGo comes in. It has safe browser for 3rd party browsers and I like how it can scan apps that use push notifications advertisements.