Android smart phone question
New smart phone user here. Is virus protection needed with a smart phone? If so any recommendations? Thanks, John
Forum Discussion
AV packages available for smartphones tend to be more than just for anti-virus, but a total security package, meant to track, disable, and secure personal data from a lost or stolen smartphone.
Android in particular has become the prime target, and more vulnerable to malware attacks, due to its sheer popularity, and less overall control over the OS/apps such as from Apple. Even Homeland Security issued a warning earlier this month to law enforcement and firefighters about keeping 2011 and earlier versions patched.
I would takes steps to password secure your phone, and use one of the available Android security packages available. The good news is that many of the best are available Free at the Google Play store. See reviews here depending on your version of Android 4.1 | 4.2 | 4.3.
Android in particular has become the prime target, and more vulnerable to malware attacks, due to its sheer popularity, and less overall control over the OS/apps such as from Apple. Even Homeland Security issued a warning earlier this month to law enforcement and firefighters about keeping 2011 and earlier versions patched.
I would takes steps to password secure your phone, and use one of the available Android security packages available. The good news is that many of the best are available Free at the Google Play store. See reviews here depending on your version of Android 4.1 | 4.2 | 4.3.
