Alexander. Posted March 15, 2019 Share Posted March 15, 2019 I've never really thought about an Anti Virus software on a mobile platform. I know your supposed to have one but is it as important as your PC's? What program would you recommend to prevent malware and computer viruses from spreading on my Android? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UleTheVee Posted March 16, 2019 Share Posted March 16, 2019 11 hours ago, xXInfectedXx said: I've never really thought about an Anti Virus software on a mobile platform. I know your supposed to have one but is it as important as your PC's? What program would you recommend to prevent malware and computer viruses from spreading on my Android? Malwarebytes is a good choice but Sophos Mobile Security is even better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skyfire Posted March 16, 2019 Share Posted March 16, 2019 I have ESET and also Xiaomi's recently Security 360 was also a good tool. Currently there are botnet issues for the phones. So you may want to protect yourself from those type of the threats. Also do pay attention to where you're getting the calls from and also avoid opening links from SMS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexander. Posted April 12, 2019 Author Share Posted April 12, 2019 On 3/16/2019 at 12:24 AM, UleTheVee said: Malwarebytes is a good choice but Sophos Mobile Security is even better. What's the price difference? Which Anti Virus is better and offers more features? Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UleTheVee Posted April 12, 2019 Share Posted April 12, 2019 1 hour ago, xXInfectedXx said: What's the price difference? Which Anti Virus is better and offers more features? Thank you. Both are free and well... You can pay for their premium versions. I think that Sophos is better at scanning virsues anyways. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skyfire Posted April 13, 2019 Share Posted April 13, 2019 I think price of most of the antivirus softwares is down these days. In past it used to be expensive. But now a days they keep antivirus and malware scanner separately. So the each software may cost something different. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UleTheVee Posted April 18, 2019 Share Posted April 18, 2019 On 4/13/2019 at 12:06 AM, skyfire said: I think price of most of the antivirus softwares is down these days. In past it used to be expensive. But now a days they keep antivirus and malware scanner separately. So the each software may cost something different. I think the main reason behind this all is because in actuality, Anti Viruses on mobile phones are useless And before anyone asks. Yes, I knew this from the get go... I literally just waited for someone to say something along the lines of "JEBAITED" or something like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skyfire Posted April 21, 2019 Share Posted April 21, 2019 If you are using Xiaomi then you may get 360 antivirus branded as the Xiaomi's own antivirus. But the updates and the definition for the antivirus seems to be specific to the xiaomi. I am wondering this white label branding worsk out for most of the mobile companies. I'd say that it's worth getting external antivirus if you are planning on making use of phone for banking transactions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Head_Hunter Posted September 26, 2021 Share Posted September 26, 2021 I don't know the one that will simply be suitable on your mobile phone device. I use a popular option which is clean master, and it's upgraded one being the phone master option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skyfire Posted September 27, 2021 Share Posted September 27, 2021 Windows security essentials is something that you can enable and forget about it. I have pretty good success with the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heatman Posted September 28, 2021 Share Posted September 28, 2021 On 4/18/2019 at 3:57 AM, UleTheVee said: I think the main reason behind this all is because in actuality, Anti Viruses on mobile phones are useless And before anyone asks. Yes, I knew this from the get go... I literally just waited for someone to say something along the lines of "JEBAITED" or something like that. To some extent, I actually believe in what this article says because I have had an experience with such smartphone anti-virus failing to stop my files from getting corrupted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skyfire Posted October 22, 2021 Share Posted October 22, 2021 I follow the below tips and works out on most of the part on Mi devices. https://xiaomiadvices.com/how-to-secure-your-miui-device-from-viruses-best-antivirus-app-for-xiaomi-phones/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heatman Posted October 22, 2021 Share Posted October 22, 2021 On 9/27/2021 at 8:41 AM, skyfire said: Windows security essentials is something that you can enable and forget about it. I have pretty good success with the same. I haven't really used any Windows smartphone yet. Let me just stick with them on laptop and not my phones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skyfire Posted October 22, 2021 Share Posted October 22, 2021 Now a days android apps work on the Windows so the default security "essentials" application which is built in windows desktop works. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egghead Posted April 3, 2022 Share Posted April 3, 2022 I don't think you need to spend money on antivirus. The free versions are as good as paid versions. I am saying this from my experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
