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Anti-Virus
RealtorSue
Newbie
‎02-18-2010 09:42 PM

Do I need a virus protection on my Motorola Droid?  Or does it come with one that I'm not aware of?  And if I do, which one do you recommend?

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Re: Anti-Virus
supitsmike
Specialist - Level 2
‎02-18-2010 09:53 PM
RealtorSue wrote:

Do I need a virus protection on my Motorola Droid? No. Or does it come with one that I'm not aware of? No.  And if I do, which one do you recommend? None.

 

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Re: Anti-Virus
evltwn
Enthusiast - Level 2
‎02-18-2010 11:15 PM

You don't really need one, but there is one that I use and like.  It's called Lookout.  It backs up all your contacts and pictures.  Plus it will scan new apps as you download them to your phone.  Hope this helps.

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fezzik
Contributor - Level 3
‎02-19-2010 02:27 PM

The only Anti-Virus apps I have heard of on Android have turned out to be malicious. 

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Re: Anti-Virus
tsauter
Contributor - Level 2
‎02-19-2010 03:50 PM

You dont need anti-virus. Linux , the language of the OS is resistant to viruses. Not to mention that there are few if any viruses coded for linux. If by some remote chance you do get a virus all you have to do is reboot the OS. It is one of the very cool things with Linux, Virus cant get a stable foothold in the system.

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fezzik
Contributor - Level 3
‎02-19-2010 04:31 PM

Unless they have SU privilages and your password.  You can install one that could be hidden in a deep level installing program so you give it permission essentially.  With Android since you don't have that privilage yourself unless you root your phone a virus can't really get into your system files.  However, they could with considerable trouble conceivably program a virus that could find a way to get access but it is easier said than done and it wouldn't be worth the trouble in general.  It is a lot easier to go after microsoft where you can very easily get access to the system files and the 90% Market share makes it a easier more likely target.

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