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Is there a free anti virus scanning program that will detect viruses on my phone. I highly doubt I have a virus on my device but you can never be too sure. I have been searching everywhere for a .cab file that runs on WM 6.5 but no luck so far. If anybody has any information on this post, please share.
http://campaigns.f-secure.com/mobile-security/index.html
Here is one. There are more available.....
http://www.google.nl/#hl=nl&source=...ql=&oq=mobile+an&gs_rfai=&fp=e133047637f3d084
develop1 said:
Is there a free anti virus scanning program that will detect viruses on my phone. I highly doubt I have a virus on my device but you can never be too sure. I have been searching everywhere for a .cab file that runs on WM 6.5 but no luck so far. If anybody has any information on this post, please share.
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www.eset.com has a mobile one, I have not tried it.
Lookout makes one along with online back up and theft protection. It'll also do the remote wipe.
https://www.mylookout.com/registration
Just like all of the OTHER threads on mobile AV, mobile AV is useless crap and a waste of time, money, and resources.
khaytsus said:
Just like all of the OTHER threads on mobile AV, mobile AV is useless crap and a waste of time, money, and resources.
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Yes it is. But when someone wants it that desperately then they can at the links provided.
Snowreaper said:
Lookout makes one along with online back up and theft protection. It'll also do the remote wipe.
https://www.mylookout.com/registration
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I don't think there's any one better than this.
This is definitely an essential install every time I flash a new ROM
Not so much for the AV, but for the anti-theft capabilities.
It's superb.
Snowreaper said:
Lookout makes one along with online back up and theft protection. It'll also do the remote wipe.
https://www.mylookout.com/registration
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thanks.....
There's now an Android virus that manifests itself in the form of Trojan-SMS.AndroidOS.FakePlayer.apk and will STEAL YOUR MONEY. It sends texts to numbers that cost money to text and therefore steals money from you via your bill. Watch out. Also, go into adb and run these commands.
Code:
adb shell
cd /data/app
ls
All of your installed apps will be listed. If Trojan-SMS.AndroidOS.FakePlayer.apk is listed DELETE IT!
via http://www.droiddog.com/android-blog/2010/08/psa-sms-trojan-for-android-on-the-loose/
how would you even get this?
markus_del_marko said:
how would you even get this?
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REALLY? You would obviously get this from androidviruses.com...lol.
No idea though...
steindog99 said:
REALLY? You would obviously get this from androidviruses.com...lol.
No idea though...
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i didn't know we had to worry about viruses on android.
markus_del_marko said:
i didn't know we had to worry about viruses on android.
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Android is a version of Linux. That means that.. anything can be made for it! It's open and everyone has the source. Some people decide not to use that for good.
HeroMeng said:
Android is a version of Linux. That means that.. anything can be made for it! It's open and everyone has the source. Some people decide not to use that for good.
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to my knowledge there are no linux viruses in the wild. windows has the most attacks.
markus_del_marko said:
to my knowledge there are no linux viruses in the wild. windows has the most attacks.
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The reason there aren't any Linux viruses is because the average consumer uses Windows (not Linux or Mac).
HeroMeng said:
The reason there aren't any Linux viruses is because the average consumer uses Windows (not Linux or Mac).
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this i know!
The thing is... this would tell you it has permission to send SMS when you install it, right?
porn is bad people!
You'd have to install it.
markus_del_marko said:
to my knowledge there are no linux viruses in the wild. windows has the most attacks.
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Wow, rose colored glasses there. But then as you said, "to my knowledge".
While the number of viruses known for Windows is much higher, Linux certainly has its fair share of issues with viruses, malware and rootkits.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Linux_malware
Linux viruses don't appear in view very often because yes, the user base is still very small, sadly, compared to Windows, so virus writers don't target those systems as much. But it's still very possible to unknowingly install a virus on a Linux machine.
If you're very careful about what you're doing and what you allow to have root access though, you are relatively safe.
And this includes Android apps.
While I like the fact that the Android Market is wide open, it caused a total glut of "useless" apps that much of the younger crowd just eats up.
Wallpaper apps, ringer background apps, slideshow apps. There are thousands of these "apps" in the Market now and those who aren't quite as vigilant at watching to make sure what they're installing are just ripe to receive malware.
LInux viruses..
Linux does have viruses..just not abundant...plus..windows virus can be written in 5 min with some geek looking at youtube...linux..could take weeks ,months to get a functional virus/ exploit...cheers!
Alright, now how many people in this thread actually beleive that a virus is going to have "trojan" right in the name.
Come on now, don't be shy.
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Alright, now how many people in this thread actually beleive that a virus is going to have "trojan" right in the name.
Come on now, don't be shy.
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We're a good community, when we make a virus, we make sure to let everyone know what it is
wow... Figured this would happen sooner or later.
Why does it have trojan in the name? Same reason why most viruses have their name set somewhere within their carrier or payload file. Cause most virus makers want attention.
Why do virus makers want attention? Think about it. It could be some little bastard who works for a legit studio that's getting paid on the side by Microsoft or Apple, or even Blackberry to smug down the growing Android popularity because you see my friends, if you think about it, very VERY little Google has ever set out to do was not successful. They have dominated in very many things, and this pisses people off that have share in those companies that Google has direct competition with so therefore, any negative press for google is great press for them. Think about it.
(what I will probably see on cnet.com, cbs.com, nightline, etc.etc. every other crazy i-butt superfan site)
Google's Android is deemed unsafe!
Android's first virus is massive and widespread!
(insert mindless scare propaganda here)
(and here)
(and here)
People in white robes and turtlenecks will be clutching their i-poops in shock and horror as their Android laden friends get massive phone bills cause their kid hits install on 100x apps that state !will take your money! (but will have cute kittens, some crappy rap ringtones, and photos of chicks in bikini's that were ripped from some russian child porn site in the information/security section of the market :X
nice scare tactics i really hate when people Half ass the information. While this is true the OP failed to clarify the facts. So i'll do it for the OP
antivirus firm Kaspersky Lab discovered a Trojan Horse (a form of malware) that is attacking phones running the Google Android software in Russia. The malware appears to be a harmless media player. But once it is installed, the Trojan Horse sends text messages to premium-rate phone numbers without the user’s consent. That results in text message expenditures that users don’t discover until they get their monthly cell phone bills.
with farther research i have discovered this app is ONLY in Russia and isn't on any version of the market. So basically you have install it from an unknown source.
just google Kaspersky discovers Android trojan and you can read all about it
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Alright, now how many people in this thread actually beleive that a virus is going to have "trojan" right in the name.
Come on now, don't be shy.
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That's the APK name, not the app name. When you're installing an app from the market, does it show you the name of the actual apk? If you look in your data/apps folder, the names of apps aren't the same as the names of the apks.
Yeah, I know, first post, woo. Have to start sometime so I can whine and complain like everybody else in the Developer Forum
So, I have pretty slow DSL speeds and spent the last 20 minutes downloading the AIO Vibrant Toolbox 2.5, only for Norton to delete it upon my finished download citing it is 'infected' with ws.reputation.1 which means that less than 100 people who use Norton AV have ever used this file. Thanks Norton, way to be a bro! So remember turn off Auto Protect! Otherwise you will think that the developers have advanced from bricking your phones to trashing your computers
-Some sleep deprived lurker.
Of course once it is downloaded you can open Norton File Insight, and choose the option to make it trustworthy. That way nobody can care about this thread anymore. [=
I thought everyone knew better than to use Norton ?
n2ishun said:
I thought everyone knew better than to use Norton ?
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Yes both Norton and McAfee will really slow down your computer as well as slow down your connect speed. Use one of the other. In fact, AVG free is almost as good and it is free........
Dude go get AVG or AVAST antivirus. Both are free, and both don't bog your system down or cause issues like Norton does.
I can't believe companies like Norton or McAfee are still in business. Mind boggling.
for microsoft systems take microsoft security essentials ... runs extrem good, no probs with serverprofiles like norton ....
You know why they are in business, because companies like adobe pay them to make keygen algorithms for their software come up as viruses and get deleted automaticly in attempt to curb p2p piracy of their programs.
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for microsoft systems take microsoft security essentials ... runs extrem good, no probs with serverprofiles like norton ....
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+1 for mse. though, i ran for years with no av with no problems, mse is light and non intrusive enough that i don't mind running it.
So I've been away for just a day (no phone, no pc) and when I get home I start browsing all the different sites I enjoy, finding anything that may be interesting and I feel like Ive been slapped in the face, I see several articles about malicious apps, nothing new really, and as I do often go on various spouts of randomly downloading apps, Im still over cautiously paranoid but this droid dream as they call it and the information (albeit lack of) surrounding this latest round of malware has me worried, although I do tend to wipe my phone twice a month (as I said I am rather paranoid) Im just wondering what the general opinions are and any tips that could be offered to help avoid problems like these, and as I have yet to do so and Im feeling quite ungrateful at this time, Thank you to the devs and community, Im either running a factory reset, wiping the phone for some patch or update, flashing a new kernel/rom that Im actually relieved that my phone never keeps anything long enough to be exploited, if it wasnt for all the helpful people, tutorials and advice I would undoubtedly be running a stock phone and Im 99% sure i would have a some malicious app installed (I almost downloaded one of the very apps listed on androidpolice for example)
- -sorry for the length of the post, i swear when i started writing it was 4 badly worded sentences
I never download programs that are just out. If a game sounds cool, I may wait a week or so to get it. I also run MyLookout and have it scan every night.
Use anti-virus software like Lookout. Search the market for anti-virus apps. Its really no different than using a computer. There are thousands of viruses for PCs. Nothing to really be paranoid over, there are ways to avoid them, and/or fight them. Just use your better judgement when downloading apps, and just to be safe use a trusted anti-virus app. But generally i'd say we are still pretty safe.
I never use anti-virus apps on my phone, as they can bog things down. Just take the same precautions you would on a PC. Don't download stupid **** and you should be fine. :b
I don't have an antivirus on my computer and least of all my phone. Common sense is the best antivirus.
DoctorComrade said:
I don't have an antivirus on my computer and least of all my phone. Common sense is the best antivirus.
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This. I see no need for virus software. I have run my Win7 pc since I got it (@ Win7's launch) with no virus software and its still just as good as the day I got it. FireFox seems to block everything I need it to. And on my phone the most I might download would be an album or a movie and I only do that from trusted websites.
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I am far more worried about the amount of time my server is gone with my credit card after dinner.
uniquenameevo said:
I am far more worried about the amount of time my server is gone with my credit card after dinner.
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+1
ten char
DoctorComrade said:
I don't have an antivirus on my computer and least of all my phone. Common sense is the best antivirus.
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Common sense doesn't save you from the identity thief that drives around neighborhoods looking for wireless signals to access, a good thief can crack a wpa secured router. This is where you want your anti-virus software, these days they almost always come as an "Internet" Security suite, which includes intrusion detection and prevention.
Or you could secure your network adequetly.and btw most identity theives are probably not trolling neighborhood networks. They are the people with access to mass amounts of accounts.ie cable companies, subscription services, and the like.
Khilbron said:
Common sense doesn't save you from the identity thief that drives around neighborhoods looking for wireless signals to access, a good thief can crack a wpa secured router. This is where you want your anti-virus software, these days they almost always come as an "Internet" Security suite, which includes intrusion detection and prevention.
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New to smartphones, I was just wondering do I need an antivirus for my Galaxy Note? And if the answer is yes, what do you guys recommend?
All you need to know about this subject is right here.
Regards,
Dave
foxmeister said:
All you need to know about this subject is right here.
Regards,
Dave
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That's exactly the article I read that made me ask the question
Since it came from google, the manufacturer of android, I think they would try to protect the integrity of their product, so I am not sure....
Checkout these articles: http://www.neowin.net/news/free-android-anti-virus-products-virtually-useless - http://www.neowin.net/news/wp7-avg-antivirus-app-is-possibly-spyware
I personally feel Google trying to do their down things does allow malware to get in once a while and need to improve Android security. I am more worried with the privacy issue (Carrier IQ). I still feel there is a level of openness with Android, its not entire open source, but at least you can see something unlike some competing mobile os.
Personally I use AdFree (which does more than block ads since it block malware sites from loading, it basically adds IP blocklist to your /etc/hosts file, which you can also do manually) and LBE Privacy Guard (which seems to be a great concept allowing to deny permissions of apps, my only concern of it is being closed source, there is a big thread about it).
having an antivirus is useful. a few months ago my motorola atrix was having a bug where the screen would only light up when i first turned it on. if i locked it and then tried to unlock it, the screen would work, but the backlight wouldnt work.
i grabbed dr. web light, not expecting it to really do anything. ended up finding malware, and after removing the malware, screen backlight started working properly again.
on a phone like the galaxy note, theres more than enough processing power to run a background virus scanner without running out of puff, so i say, why not?
The answer to this question is really quite simple, it depends on this:
Do you carefully watch the permissions of apps you are about to install?
If your answer is: "yes, I carefully watch the permissions and don't install apps such as tetris which wants access to sms" then you can quite safely go without any anti malware software.
If your answer on the other hand is: "no, I just install interesting apps and quickly click through the permission page to start the download" then yes, you might benefit of software to protect your device.
The beauty of Android is that whatever app you are about to install INCLUDING malware states clearly what part of your device it is going to access. If people don't bother reading the permissions then a big part of fault is on them also. However this isn't really too well explained, especially for new users, so I assume a majority of users don't really understand WHY the permissions are shown before downloading an app. This is something Google could improve on in my opinion.
And lastly, the fact that apps coming to Apples app store are screened doesn't make it any more secure than Android. It just has people making the choices FOR you. If something well hidden is slipped past them, not a single user will know about the threat. Just as one app developer showed in public a few weeks ago and as a result got his developer status cancelled by Apple.
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Also a small note here. A virus is something that multiplies and spreads (weather it's bacteria or code doesn't matter). The malicious apps in the market are malware and spyware and because of this the word antivirus for Android isn't really correct. They don't stop viruses, they stop malicious apps.
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here's the link to the story of that Apple developer:
http://www.forbes.com/sites/andygre...per-program-for-proof-of-concept-exploit-app/
this just proves that app store isn't any more secure than Android market. It just has people who take a look at apps before they are approved, and as you can read, they are far from perfect.
How many of you guys use Antivirus?
Who here does not feel the need?
Does Google recommend it like Windows does for PC? (already read the article from one Google guy saying Antivirus companies are playing on our fears, but he is only one guy)
And to those who have used antivirus software, which software did you use on your Note specifically and has it slowed down your Note or increased the battery consumption?
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How many of you guys use Antivirus?
Who here does not feel the need?
Does Google recommend it like Windows does for PC? (already read the article from one Google guy saying Antivirus companies are playing on our fears, but he is only one guy)
And to those who have used antivirus software, which software did you use on your Note specifically and has it slowed down your Note or increased the battery consumption?
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You already have a couple fairly comprehensive answers to your first post but I'll answer these questions too:
I do not use any antivirus and I do not feel the need to
Aside from that article, I haven't seen a single mention from Google about needing any antivirus at all.
The so called antivirus programs that are made for Android right now suck. They don't stop enough malware to be worth the money or effort, here's a few source links for evidence: http://www.extremetech.com/computin...rus-apps-are-useless-heres-what-to-do-instead and http://www.informationweek.com/byte/news/231902823
Just by using common sense you will be fine with no antivirus app. If you really want an antivirus app, then go get it. It will be close to useless and it won't stop all threats anyway so you will still have to use common sense to be protected anyway.
I installed avast. it is free and no it doesn't slow down my note.
friedje said:
I installed avast. it is free and no it doesn't slow down my note.
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I got the AVG pro, might not really need it since I´m kind of anal about what I install on the GNOTE... But better safe than sorry...
+1 doesn´t slow things down.
akselic said:
You already have a couple fairly comprehensive answers to your first post but I'll answer these questions too:
I do not use any antivirus and I do not feel the need to
Aside from that article, I haven't seen a single mention from Google about needing any antivirus at all.
The so called antivirus programs that are made for Android right now suck. They don't stop enough malware to be worth the money or effort, here's a few source links for evidence: http://www.extremetech.com/computin...rus-apps-are-useless-heres-what-to-do-instead and http://www.informationweek.com/byte/news/231902823
Just by using common sense you will be fine with no antivirus app. If you really want an antivirus app, then go get it. It will be close to useless and it won't stop all threats anyway so you will still have to use common sense to be protected anyway.
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Just because YOU feel superior to most other users, doesn't mean that they have the knowledge or enough 'common sense' to understand the permissions some apps ask for. The fact that an antivirus is not 100% safe doesn't mean it is 100% useless.... If it stops just one threath it already made sense..
There are lots of good FREE antivirus programs so where is the reason NOT to install one ???
There are also ppl that don't take medics, because if they or their children die from FLU that was Gods will.......
Maybe you should consider that not all users of a smartphone are IT-gods like you
friedje said:
I installed avast. it is free and no it doesn't slow down my note.
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I got the AVG pro, might not really need it since I´m kind of anal about what I install on the GNOTE... But better safe than sorry...
+1 doesn´t slow things down.
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I have both installed, no slowdown issues and was running LBE too, may switch to droidwall or turn LBE back on. Worth noting the AVG pro is free if you qualify for the Samsung Hub exclusives.
Dave
I am using Lookout anti-virus ever since my first Android more than a year ago. It's never given me a hic-cup even when scanning.
Also, anyone knows an App which lists which App has what permission in a list form?
Thanks!
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Does a free antitrust do as good a job as a paid one
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ChimpNippl3s said:
Does a free antitrust do as good a job as a paid one
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For now they all do a rather lousy job, the free and the paid ones.
But the paid ones seem to score a bit better.
I installed LBE aswell, but you need root for it to work well.
Same goes for avast, it prefers having root access.
I use avg on my galaxy tab, works without any issues.
friedje said:
Just because YOU feel superior to most other users, doesn't mean that they have the knowledge or enough 'common sense' to understand the permissions some apps ask for. The fact that an antivirus is not 100% safe doesn't mean it is 100% useless.... If it stops just one threath it already made sense..
There are lots of good FREE antivirus programs so where is the reason NOT to install one ???
There are also ppl that don't take medics, because if they or their children die from FLU that was Gods will.......
Maybe you should consider that not all users of a smartphone are IT-gods like you
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No need to over react mate. I'm no IT-god, or a nerd or anything like an "advanced" user. The only common sense that I was referring to is something that everyone has. If you can read what the apps do, then you can read the permissions before installing them. There is no need to be an expert.
If you are installing a single player offline game that asks permissions for sms, phone calls and contacts and it isn't blacklisted by those antivirus apps yet, then it won't be detected and you can only blame yourself when you get a 600$ phone bill because the app has sent messages to premium numbers. It's not rocket science, just common sence.
If the tests conclude that 90% of androids antivirus programs manage 10-20% of malicious apps and you still want one, then go ahead and get one. No need to get offended when people are trying to give advice.