Why AV? Doesn't PLAY store SCAN?

[pcguys]

Running AV on each phone doesn't seem as efficient as having the play store scan.

What am I missing?

Thx
Mike

 

[camiller]

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.

 

[pcguys]

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

 

[carracerz14]

Just use common sense on what you install and you don't need a AV at all

Sent from my RAZR MAXXIMUS

 

[pcguys]

Here's why:

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