Good Virus protection Apps to use for the DroidX?
gardengirls
Newbie

Just wondering if anyone recommends good Virus protection for their phone.  Thx!

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ipflash0r
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are their really viruses for android platforms?!

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gardengirls
Newbie

I would think because you have access to the web your droid OS would be at risk.......

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ipflash0r
Newbie

well viruses are designed to attack specific file structures, windows/system32...etc phone file structures are veryy different. but as far as popups,spyware,trojans..etc wont attack cell phone platforms, but there is a possibility that u might get struck with a cell phone designed virus. but trust me you dont need a AV on your phone, its another excuse for the apple fanboys to assume apple is better than droid phones.. plus it will clogg up your resources.

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Wildman
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Viruses are not to attack Android at this time but the possiblities can exist expecially if you root your device that will allow access to areas of the device that a virus would most likely want to target, I really believe you do not have to worry about viruses attacking your device at this time but as the operating system becomes more widely used they will be targeted.. You should be safe for now without a virus scan..  But keep in mind even the iPhone has been hacked by malware and virus as it became the popular option, so anything is possible.

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TheGreatOne
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gardengirls wrote:

Just wondering if anyone recommends good Virus protection for their phone.  Thx!


You can get Lookout Security app in the market. It is a free app.  Second option would be to get Kaspersky Mobile Security and you can check that out HERE.I think Kaspersky has more to offer...more protection

 

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crb79
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TheGreatOne wrote:

 


gardengirls wrote:

Just wondering if anyone recommends good Virus protection for their phone.  Thx!


You can get Lookout Security app in the market. It is a free app.  Second option would be to get Kaspersky Mobile Security and you can check that out HERE.I think Kaspersky has more to offer...more protection

 


Virus are only a real danger if your phone has been rooted.  If you don't root your phone a virus will have no access to the files it needs to work.

 

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mysticalmalissa
Enthusiast - Level 1

I use antivirus free on both my droid and droid x.

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TheGreatOne
Master - Level 1

 


crb79 wrote:

 

 Virus are only a real danger if your phone has been rooted.  If you don't root your phone a virus will have no access to the files it needs to work

 


Cell phones can get spy ware on them. Certain people can install it. Of course it is illegal though.

 

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curtterp
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TheGreatOne wrote:

 


gardengirls wrote:

Just wondering if anyone recommends good Virus protection for their phone.  Thx!


You can get Lookout Security app in the market. It is a free app.  Second option would be to get Kaspersky Mobile Security and you can check that out HERE.I think Kaspersky has more to offer...more protection

 


Useless link. Kaspersky only has antivirus software for Symbian (Nokia) or Windows Mobile.

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