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Smartphones and Security

Discussion in 'Mobile Devices' started by Christer, 2019/12/28.

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Is AntiVirus and/or Firewall needed on a smartphone?

  1. No, it's not needed

    3 vote(s)
    50.0%

  2. Well, it depends on your "user profile"

    1 vote(s)
    16.7%

  3. Yes, you should have some protection and I use ...

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  1. 2019/12/28
    Christer

    Christer Geek Member Staff Thread Starter

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    I've had a dumbphone until now but am considering getting a smartphone. What is the general (?) opinion on the need for AntiVirus and/or Firewall on a smartphone?

    I have no insight what-so-ever and post a poll. After previewing a few times, I'm not sure it will come out right but hopefully it will.

    If your choice is "yes", please specifiy which security app(s) you´re using.

    Thanks!
     
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  2. 2019/12/28
    MrBill

    MrBill SuperGeek WindowsBBS Team Member

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    None.. Most come with with it now.
     
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    retiredlearner

    retiredlearner SuperGeek WindowsBBS Team Member

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    I use MBAM only on my Smart phones as newer Androids have Apps included which "clean" your junk/temp files. MBAM will check any Apps you download and flag if there are any parasites hanging on. You don't need to slow the phone down with an AV program.
     
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  5. 2019/12/28
    Christer

    Christer Geek Member Staff Thread Starter

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    Are you referring to Malwarebytes?
     
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    MrBill

    MrBill SuperGeek WindowsBBS Team Member

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    Yes he is
     
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    Admin.

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    I use Avast for security, including call blocking + PureVPN when connecting to any other then my own WiFi
     
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    Christer

    Christer Geek Member Staff Thread Starter

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    How does Avast and PureVPN respectively affect battery time?
     
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    Admin.

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    Avast: Hardly . PureVPN uses battery.. I've been connected with VPN for about 9 hours today, used 21% of the battery (18% phone Idle, 14% Android OS, 13% Screen)
     
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  10. 2019/12/30
    James Martin

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    I don't use any protection, but I don't store sensitive files on my smartphone either.
     
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  11. 2019/12/31
    Christer

    Christer Geek Member Staff Thread Starter

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    Neither will I but maybe some sensitive passwords.
     
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  12. 2020/01/07
    James Martin

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    I forgot to mention that I am using ProtonVPN (free) for network protection when traveling.
     
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