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Originally posted by ladymuck View Post
You could receive a file to open that may install something in the background without you necessarily spotting it, or a prompt may display that looks legit at quick glance that installs something if you don't pay proper attention.
It's very similar to how naff stuff gets installed on PCs - it took me ages to teach my Dad not to click 'OK' to everything that popped up on screen; I suspect a less savvy mobile user could be similarly caught out.
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Originally posted by d000hg View PostHow does that work then? Are we talking dodgy links that people click exclusively? And how can they infect your device?
Coupled with the fact that Android is tulip. And out of date Android is even more tulip. (ALWAYS UPDATE EVERYTHING).
It's how ISIS were hacked by the CIA pretending to be 13 year old virgins looking for a hero.
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Originally posted by d000hg View PostHow does that work then? Are we talking dodgy links that people click exclusively? And how can they infect your device?
It's very similar to how naff stuff gets installed on PCs - it took me ages to teach my Dad not to click 'OK' to everything that popped up on screen; I suspect a less savvy mobile user could be similarly caught out.
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there's a lot of malware that spreads by text and Whatsapp.
It's not just about the apps that are installed.
I don't use Android but I recommend customers to use Microsoft Defender if they already use O365. It's a bolt-on license. The E5 security bolt-on is a real game changer as it provides the entire Microsoft security toolset for just £9 pupm.
If they already have E5 M365, or EMS E5 then they already have it.
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As always, it depends. I don't have antivirus on my Android phone. Because I do not use phone for any financial transactions except for PayPal which is attached to an account which will never have more than £100.
https://www.intersecure.co.uk/pages/best-offers provides Cheapest Antivirus' bundles for unlimited users for all devices including Mobiles.Last edited by BigDataPro; 5 June 2021, 07:31.
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No, he’ll only be using Google Store.
I think he’ll use Avast since it’s on his desktop.
thanks everyone.
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Yes it is needed especially if he is using app repositories other than Google Store
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provided he uses the Google App Store antivirus isn’t needed.
All that said, is he a heavy user? I.e. does he download and use a ton of apps for everything or does he just have the basics he rarely uses? If he's the later I wouldn't be in a rush to put AV on.
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Android antivirus- is it needed?
Mr C has got himself a new Android smart phone.
I advised him to get antivirus but he’s found a crappy website that’s told him that provided he uses the Google App Store antivirus isn’t needed.
I absolutely believe that’s not the case, but as I’m an iPhone user I can’t advise on what antivirus he should be using.
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