P pcguys Well-known member Jun 12, 2010 596 8 0 Visit site Jul 18, 2012 #1 Running AV on each phone doesn't seem as efficient as having the play store scan. What am I missing? Thx Mike
Running AV on each phone doesn't seem as efficient as having the play store scan. What am I missing? Thx Mike
C camiller Well-known member Oct 23, 2009 223 20 0 Visit site Jul 18, 2012 #2 other app stores? loading apk files directly from an email / website/etc.? The play store isn't the only way to get apps on your phone.
other app stores? loading apk files directly from an email / website/etc.? The play store isn't the only way to get apps on your phone.
P pcguys Well-known member Jun 12, 2010 596 8 0 Visit site Jul 18, 2012 #3 Good point. If I'm only playing in the play store, is it reasonable to go naked? (I suppose, upon further consideration, if the app does any in-app downloads, that could contain a virus even if the original app in the play store is safe.? ) Mike
Good point. If I'm only playing in the play store, is it reasonable to go naked? (I suppose, upon further consideration, if the app does any in-app downloads, that could contain a virus even if the original app in the play store is safe.? ) Mike
C carracerz14 Well-known member Feb 18, 2012 1,374 95 0 Visit site Jul 18, 2012 #4 Just use common sense on what you install and you don't need a AV at all Sent from my RAZR MAXXIMUS
P pcguys Well-known member Jun 12, 2010 596 8 0 Visit site Jul 24, 2012 #5 Here's why: When good Android apps go bad -- a security lesson | Security & Privacy - CNET News