antivirus programs

[Fairiemom]

Are there antivirus programs for tablets? I have an N10? If so, which are the best?

 

[xlDeMoNiClx]

Don't waste your time with antivirus apps, they're worthless and cause more problems than they solve.

 

[crxssi]

Are there antivirus programs for tablets? I have an N10? If so, which are the best?

This isn't MS-Windows. There really is no need for "antivirus" programs in Android. To avoid malware, don't sideload programs from questionable places.

 

[olgeezer44]

If you surf the web, is there any potential problem? Downloads?

 

[xlDeMoNiClx]

As long as you're smart about where you surf and only go to sites you know can be trusted then there's no threat. The same goes for downloads, make sure you know it comes from a trusted source.

 

[crxssi]

If you surf the web, is there any potential problem? Downloads?

Make sure not to turn on and leave on the "install from untrusted sources" thing in settings and there isn't much risk of malware in Android. Even if that setting is on, you will still be asked before any program is ever installed.

 

[bob mc1]

I was wondering the same thing. So that's good to hear...I just hope androids can maintain that edge against virus, and malware, crap ware etc.

 

[crxssi]

I was wondering the same thing. So that's good to hear...I just hope androids can maintain that edge against virus, and malware, crap ware etc.

There is plenty of Android malware out there. But it is almost all from people illegally downloading and installing contaminated, cracked apk files from pirate (a similar) sites. This is really easy to avoid/prevent... just don't do that.

 

[bob mc1]

Right, that's what I was told and that's my plan' thanks for the reinforcement.
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[xlDeMoNiClx]

Right, that's what I was told and that's my plan' thanks for the reinforcement.
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You just got the best antivirus you can possibly get.