What is the best security app for Android?

[mobilesecurity]

I need a free security app for my new cell phone. Any suggestions please?

 

[AMOCO]

I use Avast :
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.avast.android.mobilesecurity&hl=en

 

[itsallgood]

I use Lookout and TrustGo.

 

[Crashdamage]

You don't need one if you only install apps from the Play Store and leave 'Settings > Security > Unknown sources' UNchecked.

 

[mikedt]

You don't need one if you only install apps from the Play Store and leave 'Settings > Security > Unknown sources' UNchecked.

Yup, I agree with this. IMO the best security app is yourself basically and avoid Chinese app stores.

 

[mobilesecurity]

Is it safe to use two antivirus at the same time?

I use Lookout and TrustGo.

 

[mobilesecurity]

Is the Play Store safe? I read some news that Google Play has experienced some recent malware and fake apps infestations. But I am not sure if it is true or not

You don't need one if you only install apps from the Play Store and leave 'Settings > Security > Unknown sources' UNchecked.

 

[AMOCO]

Is it safe to use two antivirus at the same time?

No,They might conflict with each other.

Is the Play Store safe? I read some news that Google Play has experienced some recent malware and fake apps infestations. But I am not sure if it is true or not

Yes,But I still use an antivirus on my phone because I surf the web and download a lot of crap on my phone.Then I transfer it to my computer.This is why I use an antivirus on my phone.

 

[mobilesecurity]

Hmm..., it has been downvoted to 4.4. Thanks anyway

 

[mobilesecurity]

I agree with you! I always use an antivirus on my phone too. But have to choose the best, cause there are many fake antivirus apps even on the Play Store

Yes,But I still use an antivirus on my phone because I surf the web and download a lot of crap on my phone.Then I transfer it to my computer.This is why I use an antivirus on my phone.

 

[AMOCO]

I agree with you! I always use an antivirus on my phone too. But have to choose the best, cause there are many fake antivirus apps even on the Play Store

I use Avast,By Avast.
I even use Avast Free Home on all my home computers too.

 

[mikedt]

Yes,But I still use an antivirus on my phone because I surf the web and download a lot of crap on my phone.Then I transfer it to my computer.This is why I use an antivirus on my phone.

Two thoughts here:

1) Anything malicious for PC, i.e. Windows, is not going to touch Android at all, things like .EXEs, malicious JPGs, DOCs, MP3s, which could contain malicious x86 Windows code(code injection exploits) or macros for MS Office documents.

2) Would an AV running on Android actually check for Windows malware, viruses or trojans?

Really the only way to make Android run anything malicious is to install it via an APK, something you download and install. Likewise of course a PC doesn't know what to do with an Android APK file.

 

[itsallgood]

6663732[/URL]]Is it safe to use two antivirus at the same time?

It depends what your using them for. In my case Lookout is my first line of defense. I use it for scanning all apps and contents on my phone, backing up pictures, locate and wipe internal memory and SD card feature and scanning the stock web browser. I use TrustGo to scan all apps are certified and which apps have push advertisements. Also, scan 3rd party web browser. (Each app does something the other doesn't.) I haven't had any problems and as a matter of fact TrustGo has found apps with push advertisement notification that Lookout didn't.

6663979[/URL]]Two thoughts here:

1) Anything malicious for PC, i.e. Windows, is not going to touch Android at all, things like .EXEs, malicious JPGs, DOCs, MP3s, which could contain malicious x86 Windows code(code injection exploits) or macros for MS Office documents.

2) Would an AV running on Android actually check for Windows malware, viruses or trojans?

Really the only way to make Android run anything malicious is to install it via an APK, something you download and install. Likewise of course a PC doesn't know what to do with an Android APK file.

I agree with everything you said, but would add that its better to be safe then sorry. Kinda look at it as insurance in case something does get thru.

 

[mikedt]

Difference between Android(which is Linux based) and Windows is, Windows assumes that all files are executable, and can easily be made(tricked) to run(execute) them, even though the suffix might be MP3 or JPG, whereas with Android you have to actually knowingly install them to run them, which are APKs.