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SHRED

(28,136 posts) Mon Jun 19, 2017, 08:49 PM Jun 2017

Do you run a virus scanner on your Android?

If so which one do you like?

I'm running Avast on my Galaxy S5 but I'm not sure it does anything.

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Do you run a virus scanner on your Android? (Original Post) SHRED Jun 2017 OP

I have used Avast for years MuseRider Jun 2017 #1

I really like Malware Bytes nm MichMan Jun 2017 #2

Another vote for Malware Bytes. ManiacJoe Jun 2017 #3

This Android malware can secretly root your phone and install programs Go Vols Jun 2017 #4

MuseRider

(34,368 posts)

1. I have used Avast for years

Reply to SHRED (Original post)

Mon Jun 19, 2017, 08:57 PM

Jun 2017

and I am also not sure it is doing anything BUT I have never had a single problem so there is that as well.

MichMan

(13,186 posts)

2. I really like Malware Bytes nm

Reply to SHRED (Original post)

Mon Jun 19, 2017, 09:24 PM

Jun 2017

ManiacJoe

(10,136 posts)

3. Another vote for Malware Bytes.

Reply to MichMan (Reply #2)

Tue Jun 20, 2017, 07:09 PM

Jun 2017

It does daily scans on my phone.

Some will say that AV software is not needed on Android since the user must confirm any installation of programs.

Go Vols

(5,902 posts)

4. This Android malware can secretly root your phone and install programs

Reply to ManiacJoe (Reply #3)

Wed Jun 21, 2017, 03:45 PM

Jun 2017

Android users beware: a new type of malware has been found in legitimate-looking apps that can “root” your phone and secretly install unwanted programs.

The malware, dubbed Godless, has been found lurking on app stores including Google Play, and it targets devices running Android 5.1 (Lollipop) and earlier, which accounts for more than 90 percent of Android devices, Trend Micro said Tuesday in a blog post.

Godless hides inside an app and uses exploits to try to root the OS on your phone. This basically creates admin access to a device, allowing unauthorized apps to be installed.

http://www.csoonline.com/article/3086943/mobile-security/this-android-malware-can-secretly-root-your-phone-and-install-programs.html

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