Security Apps... What is best? And are they necessary?

**E14EPD** · 10-18-2012, 12:38 PM

What is best security app and are they necessary?

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**mattyb1085** · 10-18-2012, 05:24 PM

The only security app I use is Cerberus. It's the best when it comes to tracking a lost or stolen phone. As long as your not downloading pirated apps or any shady apps from the Play Store you don't need an antivirus app.

**mattyb1085** · 10-18-2012, 05:25 PM

The only security app I use is Cerberus. It's the best when it comes to tracking a lost or stolen phone. As long as your not downloading pirated apps or any shady apps from the Play Store you don't need an antivirus app.

**caleb02** · 10-19-2012, 04:14 PM

Norton cause its like dating a lose girl that gives.it away for a large fry and.drink from.mcdonalds....

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**B. Diddy** · 10-20-2012, 02:08 AM

It's time to stop being so cavalier about malware for Android. Security software is a wise thing to have on your phone. Here's the latest threat:

**IceDree** · 10-20-2012, 07:56 AM

I'm using Lookout on both my Atrix & my Xoom (& my old Milestone)
Its light on the phone , it backs up all my contacts weekly (got burned by Gmail once before) & it scan my phone every week

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**Eclipse2K** · 10-20-2012, 03:32 PM

Originally Posted by B. Diddy

It's time to stop being so cavalier about malware for Android. Security software is a wise thing to have on your phone. Here's the latest threat:

Oh crap... maybe its time to use Norton. I use it on all my computers so why not. What's the battery drain like?

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**carracerz14** · 10-20-2012, 09:23 PM

People still use Norton? Lmao what a joke

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**Schwermzilla** · 10-30-2012, 01:28 PM

I personally have been using AVG mobile and I have been very happy with it. doesn't use many resources and it quickly and subtly scans any new apps you install. plus it gives you all the standard anti-theft/tracking features thought AVG's website.

**Mooncatt** · 10-30-2012, 02:48 PM

Originally Posted by Schwermzilla

I personally have been using AVG mobile and I have been very happy with it. doesn't use many resources and it quickly and subtly scans any new apps you install. plus it gives you all the standard anti-theft/tracking features thought AVG's website.

I use AVG too. Haven't had to need track my phone, but has good reviews and I like the virus scanning

Originally Posted by caleb02

Norton cause its like dating a lose girl that gives.it away for a large fry and.drink from.mcdonalds....

Not sure about the mobile version, but I've heard the pc version described as a virus that protects your computer from other viruses. Never was a fan of it or any other paid anti-malware because there are many excellent free ones.

**bradenfontaine** · 11-06-2012, 04:28 PM

i think it helps to know exactly what it is you're downloading. read the reviews, look at the download counts, all the useful info you need to make a decision is right there...

**maxman1** · 11-07-2012, 02:55 PM

Originally Posted by bradenfontaine

i think it helps to know exactly what it is you're downloading. read the reviews, look at the download counts, all the useful info you need to make a decision is right there...

Good advice. There are also some good apps for prevention/detection of spurious apps such as "Appbrain" & "Trustgo Ad Detector".

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**MichaelBR** · 11-07-2012, 03:26 PM

I tried a few of them: Norton, Lookout, and some others.

Then I found Avast, which works really well and I even forget about it - it doesn't affect the phone's performance at all (or at least I don't notice anything, and the CPU usage is very low).

I thought it was missing something, but then suddenly it was there: you can track your phone online via their website. Actually see the phone on the map! I needed an extra app to do that. Or pay for a pro version of another app.

Recently, I tried another SIM card in my phone. I totally forgot about Avast running. And there it was: the alarm was triggered, loud siren and fancy stuff. Worked great!

And it's free.

**bradenfontaine** · 11-07-2012, 04:03 PM

I'll download it and run it for a while and monitor the CPU drain and report back.

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**bradenfontaine** · 11-09-2012, 06:53 PM

I'm not a fan of anything that bogs down my system for any reason and this program certainly does just that. I will definitely be removing this app and I don't really recommend anyone else downloading it with our processor and memory it definitely does make a difference especially when installing apps it will bog the system down besides that I can't see any credible threat this app could deter as long as you have common sense that is all

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