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by **a0r0a7** » January 3rd, 2012, 4:47 pm

I know some of you will want to reply that AV is just not needed on Android

My reason to start using an antivirus is the recent issues highlighted on the Android Market with Apps containing a virus. As we all know we generally have to source our downloads from other Market sources. How well vetted are the Apps on these sources? I for one do not know. So please be kind and don't tell me off for using an AV

I have kept a keen eye on various AV Apps and user reviews etc... For me I needed the AV to scan downloads and my micro SD without causing the Scroll to grind to a FC or crash. It has taken some time before deciding to give Webroot Security AV a try. It is advertised as Mobile and Tablet security and the base version is FREE containing all the useful stuff I wanted. There is a Pro version which adds remote locking, data clear and Locate your device. The APK can be downloaded from Slide me:

http://slideme.org/application/webroot- ... ere-mobile.

The install was pretty quick but you do have to register by giving your e-mail details. Once the install is completed, start the program and you begin setting up your AV. It will update the definitions and start a full scan including your SD. The taskbar has a little icon to show it is running and all is well! You can also get into the Webroot AV via the taskbar. It did'nt find anything

How effective this is I just do not know and yes it may not be needed. However, this AV has not caused any slowing or issues with the Scroll, so for now I will continue to use it. It is for Android 2.1 upwards so should work on all Scroll versions.

It is down to you to decide if you really need a AV, this one seems ok.

Cheers
Andy

by **a0r0a7** » January 7th, 2012, 8:49 am

CAUTION:
I have found an odd side effect with this app. All had been fine, I went to play a movie and the scroll coud not play the file? This was the last app I had installed prior to video failing. I turned off all AV shields and video was still faulty. I then uninstalled the AV and the video now works fine.

phew......

For that reason I would not recommend this AV app.

Andy

by **daboy1968** » January 7th, 2012, 10:50 am

I'm still considering if AV is required, as I plan on using a Windows laptop to download and store all of my Android files. Does anyone know if NortonAV will find and deal with potential risks in Android based files prior to install? I suppose the real question is, can Norton scan and detect "cross platform" attacks or risks?

Email risks are not a problem for me, as I use a Webmail client for email, so every email is scanned prior to download and stored on the cloud.

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