What security apps

[DirtRider]

So what is the best security apps should I be looking at for my device

 

[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

 

[DirtRider]

Ok thanks will check them out

 

[dani_crower]

As far as I know, Android devices do not need antivirus apps. Am I right?

 

[Spider]

Am I right?

In a word, "No." The following is one article of many here on the forum regarding Android malware, check out the last section: http://www.androidtablets.net/forum...nearly-1-8-home-networks-infected-report.html

 

[Aadamgibson]

Here is list of android security apps. You can find on Google play store as per your needs.
>Lookout Security & Antivirus
>Mobile Threat Tracker
>Plan B
>Zapper Task Killer by Lookout.

 

[dani_crower]

Hm, I'm really surprised Linux-based software is vulnerable to hackers, but thanks for posting the article any way. Now I need to do some further reading.

 

[Spider]

Now I need to do some further reading.

If you search on malware or antivrus using the forum search box located below "Settings" on any forum page you'll find plenty to read.

 

[FiOS_Dan]

Surprised that no one yet has mentioned avast! Mobile Security.

 

[dani_crower]

Well, if I used any kind of protection for my Android phone, it would definitely be avast.

 

[Spider]

Well, if I used any kind of protection for my Android phone, it would definitely be avast.

Avast received very good ratings and, like Lookout, it also has an anti-theft feature.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/...NvbS5hdmFzdC5hbmRyb2lkLm1vYmlsZXNlY3VyaXR5Il0.
Amazon.com: avast! Mobile Security: Appstore for Android