Seeking a good virus protection app

[LoveApps]

I have a feeling that the Samsung galaxy Tab 2 tablet does not come with virus protection so can someone recomment a good virus protection app please.

 

[Spider]

If you feel you need one, there are several free anti-malware apps available on the markets. I'm using Lookout on mine with no apparent performance issues. Another popular one is AVG Antivirus Free.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.lookout&feature=nav_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwyLDNd
Amazon.com: Lookout Mobile Security: Appstore for Android

https://play.google.com/store/apps/...ult#?t=W251bGwsMSwyLDEsImNvbS5hbnRpdmlydXMiXQ
http://www.amazon.com/AVG-Mobilatio...1?s=mobile-apps&ie=UTF8&qid=1337628331&sr=1-1

 

[wellsjs]

Been using Lookout for several years, first on my Android phone. One of the first apps I downloaded to my Nexus 7 when I got it. There is some unused functionality of the app on the tablet because those functions are for phones connected to a carrier, but for basic anti-virus / malware, it still does the job and is free!

 

[NinjaKore]

I use AVG and I like it

 

[t.anderson]

Kaspersky Tablet Security.

 

[maxmuscle3]

I use AVG and I like it because it checks each new and existing apps for virus, and you never know how scrupolous app develepoers are.

 

[snc1963ro]

I have a feeling that the Samsung galaxy Tab 2 tablet does not come with virus protection so can someone recomment a good virus protection app please.

I recomand Avast. I used Avast for Win for about 2 year at home and work and I don't have any problems. I see now a version for android, but it isn't available on Market Play. Google search on net and download. I used free version. I will test (android ver.) and I will post observations.

 

[brz44MI]

I use avast but the best for cpus is eset...thev got a trial app on google play store...$10/yr aft 30 days free

 

[LoveApps]

Thanks Spider and others, I'll check out those apps.

 

[macthecat]

You could also try Dr web Lite, a realy good piece of kit I have been using it on various devices for some time now no problems whatsoever

 

[podagee]

as a Linux user I never seen the use of an anti-virus really that necessary.it just takes up ram usage.android,being based on the Linux kernel,is Linux.viruses don't stick to the os.only passable if transferring to a windows os.ive never used antivirus on any android devices and I do fine.i do install a lot of apps from blackmart and such.the only leak is a Trojan app that invades all your info off your device.look for it when installing apps, it usually says "WIFIADAPT." then again a lot of apps ask for permissions for a lot of unnecessary details off your device.my answer for antivirus would be that it is not recommended,just optional.a lot of people don't understand the open-source concept.remember it is not windows.

 

[AndroidBenjie]

I also use Kasperky for protecting my device against virus.

 

[LoveApps]

Thanks.
so far I have not heard of anyone getting a virus on their tablet or smartphone.

 

[Spider]

I have not heard of anyone getting a virus on their tablet or smartphone.

Now you have.

http://www.androidtablets.net/forum...nearly-1-8-home-networks-infected-report.html

http://www.androidtablets.net/forum...sive-android-adware-data-harvesting-ploy.html