Internet security query

melbury

I was given a Fire HD6 for Christmas and am wondering do these devices need to have an internet security program installed?

I have a spare license for Kaspersky internet security that I recently purchased, but how do I go about getting it onto the tablet? It is a CD and I am a technophobe:(

woody2234

I have 1 of these and in the kindle appstore which I have checked 5 minutes ago theres Malwarebytes and Mcafee app but no Avast or Avg app so I downloaded Malwarebytes app 8 months ago and had no problems also maybe you dont even need an antivirus on kindle devices but I could be wrong and I dont do Internet banking or go on any dodgy websites on my kindle fire also theres still no official youtube app in the kindle store but I have Hudl2 Android tablet for that problem

LazyD

The Kaspersky license you have may be just for windows computers or mac computers, and not for tablets, you need to check the terms.

You have an Amazon Fire HD6 right? You need to understand how IT security problems happen. You don't really need to do anything other than educate yourself on usage of the internet. Your Kindle Fire device runs on a special Amazon version of the Android operating system. Most people that produce viruses and malicous code make it work on Windows operating systems, but there are now more and more viruses and malware (MALevolent softWARE) that are made to run on android as well. However, if you keep your device up to date it should normally protect you from internet based threats, this is unless you choose to browse websites of a dubious nature, in which case, you really should have some expertise before doing so. AV (anti-virus) companies will continually try to sell you products that you don't need and are generally redundant because in fact what they sell cannot protect against new malware.

melbury

LazyD wrote: »

The Kaspersky license you have may be just for windows computers or mac computers, and not for tablets, you need to check the terms.

You have an Amazon Fire HD6 right? You need to understand how IT security problems happen. You don't really need to do anything other than educate yourself on usage of the internet. Your Kindle Fire device runs on a special Amazon version of the Android operating system. Most people that produce viruses and malicous code make it work on Windows operating systems, but there are now more and more viruses and malware (MALevolent softWARE) that are made to run on android as well. However, if you keep your device up to date it should normally protect you from internet based threats, this is unless you choose to browse websites of a dubious nature, in which case, you really should have some expertise before doing so. AV (anti-virus) companies will continually try to sell you products that you don't need and are generally redundant because in fact what they sell cannot protect against new malware.

Thank you for the very informative reply. I have just checked the license and it is definitely for five devices (which can comprise desktop, laptop, android or phone). I currently have it installed on my desktop.

However, I am not sure about the Windows OS only thing that you mention, I didn't realize that Amazon have their own OS:o I sort of assumed that Kaspersky could just be put onto any device, but obviously not.

woody2234

Kaspersky does not exist in the app store on my fire HD 6 and also I found this today

http://support.kaspersky.com/us/10265

It says

You can install Kaspersky Tablet Security to Kindle Fire (HD) or Nook HD/HD+ following the instructions.

Pay attention that the Web Protection component is unavailable in Kaspersky Tablet Security on Kindle Fire (HD) or Nook HD/HD+.

Swipe

Why nobble your device with AV? just don't use it for !!!!!!, internet banking or shopping if you want to be perfectly safe

melbury

woody2234 wrote: »

Kaspersky does not exist in the app store on my fire HD 6 and also I found this today

http://support.kaspersky.com/us/10265

It says

You can install Kaspersky Tablet Security to Kindle Fire (HD) or Nook HD/HD+ following the instructions.

Pay attention that the Web Protection component is unavailable in Kaspersky Tablet Security on Kindle Fire (HD) or Nook HD/HD+.

Thanks for the information, so it doesn't look as if I can just install KIS 2015 using my additional license:(

melbury

Swipe wrote: »

Why nobble your device with AV? just don't use it for !!!!!!, internet banking or shopping if you want to be perfectly safe

Would it be secure to check my email accounts without internet security, or can they be got at?

Swipe

melbury wrote: »

Would it be secure to check my email accounts without internet security, or can they be got at?

as long as your email uses https then yes

melbury

Swipe wrote: »

as long as your email uses https then yes

Yes it does, but then I am totally paranoid:o:o