Internet & Mobile Phone Security

PropertySage

Hi… just wondering if anyone uses any security software on their Mobile phones (to prevent viruses, hacking etc..)? Especially if they are Android (not Apple) phones?

I'd be interested in any recommendations, thanks.

abibee

Some will say you don't need any. But I use, and would recommend, 360 Security...

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.qihoo.security&hl=en_GB

PropertySage

Thanks for that. I did a little more research last night... it seems it is best to get some extra protection as there are loads of new threats everyday (even from malware disguised as anti-virus software!!) but hard to see who is best from what I read. Appreciate your tip

wongataa

Security apps on Android phones cannot do anything except use up battery so are pointless.

When you install an app on Android you have to give it all the permissions it asks for or it will not install. As you have given it permissions to do things it is perfectly free top do what it wants with those permissions. No other app can stop what it is doing as it has been given permission by the user.

The only way a security app could do anything is if was running on a rooted phone but rooting the system is only worth it if you know what you are doing and accept the potential security issues.

For the general user anti-virus and other security apps on Android are only good for using up you battery more quickly.

If you only install apps from the Play store then you are likely to be reasonably safe anyway. If you don't install obviously dodgy apps you should be OK as well.

JJ_Egan

As above for Android .
Want to feel safer then Malwarebytes Avast and others all have mobile products .
Do not download apps that are not from Google Play .