topic Re: Recommended Anti-Virus for Xperia Tipo in Other/General

Recommended Anti-Virus for Xperia Tipo

drbalajipsy — Sun, 16 Sep 2012 08:43:34 GMT

I would like to know from the forum, which antivirus is recommended for use on Xeperia Tipo.

Re: Recommended Anti-Virus for Xperia Tipo

Sun, 16 Sep 2012 08:58:05 GMT

There is no virus made for sony phones so don't use them, they are just meant to slow down your handset, If you really need them then avg is the best

Don't forget to mark Correct Answers & Helpful Answers

Re: Recommended Anti-Virus for Xperia Tipo

drbalajipsy — Sun, 16 Sep 2012 09:01:10 GMT

There is no virus made for Sony handsets?!
Tough to believe, but I guess we should keep it a secret lest someone (some hacker) gets a bad idea to try it.

Re: Recommended Anti-Virus for Xperia Tipo

Sun, 16 Sep 2012 09:03:29 GMT

then you might get your hands on avg antivirus.

Don't forget to mark Correct Answers & Helpful Answers

Re: Recommended Anti-Virus for Xperia Tipo

drbalajipsy — Sun, 16 Sep 2012 09:16:54 GMT

Thanks a lot braydencooper067.
I got the link via Google Play.

Had a Sam***g phone a couple of years back that went blank. The service center said it is a virus attack. Of course that phone ran Java (which I believe is more susceptible to viral fever than Android).

Re: Recommended Anti-Virus for Xperia Tipo

Sun, 16 Sep 2012 09:20:06 GMT

I wonder why they say that, because there is no virus for JAVA either, it may be because of some corrupt files and can be repaired easily by updating your phone.

Don't forget to mark Correct Answers & Helpful Answers

Re: Recommended Anti-Virus for Xperia Tipo

Thommo — Sun, 16 Sep 2012 12:33:09 GMT

Why do you think android phones won't get viruses or infections?

I guess it's because people think Linux can't get them or is it that when they do get them it's not as widely reported as say Windows based machines.

Well I'm sorry to say but Linux and android are not virus proof and can get them - these hackers etc you speak of have and do infect phones so unknown to you your phone will ring premium numbers thus giving you the user a high phone bill - By all means read and search the net and there are hundreds if not more forums about this issue and it has also been reported by Android Magazine,

So please don't think your phones are virus proof and AVG is not the best search for the bench test results made by aprooved independant research companies

Re: Recommended Anti-Virus for Xperia Tipo

Sun, 16 Sep 2012 12:39:20 GMT

Viruses and malaware are two different things

Re: Recommended Anti-Virus for Xperia Tipo

Thommo — Sun, 16 Sep 2012 12:49:32 GMT

How wrong you are luckily I do this for a living and I am a Security expert and look after the security of many businesses

The word Malware is short for malicious software, and is a general term used to describe all of the viruses, worms, spyware, and pretty much anything that is specifically designed to cause harm

But obviously I know nothing guess my 12 years as a security expert working for both the UK forces and civilian businesses means nothing

Re: Recommended Anti-Virus for Xperia Tipo

Sun, 16 Sep 2012 12:59:59 GMT

well its your personal view, I have no antivirus in my PC nor my android since years and I have no problem in it, in fact having antivirus slow down my system, I Just hate antivirus

Re: Recommended Anti-Virus for Xperia Tipo

Sun, 16 Sep 2012 13:16:00 GMT

and I have never faced any problem, I am also a software engieneer and I totally disagree on your topic of virus infect android phones, especially SONY

Re: Recommended Anti-Virus for Xperia Tipo

Thommo — Sun, 16 Sep 2012 13:34:21 GMT

If members are reading this and would like more info then please read this from the link below - It may help you in your decision

http://kschang.hubpages.com/hub/Do-Smartphones-Get-Viruses-Why-iPhones-Android-Phones-and-Others-Are-Only-as-Smart-as-Their-Users

Re: Recommended Anti-Virus for Xperia Tipo

Uliwooly — Sun, 16 Sep 2012 14:31:41 GMT

great info, but as long as the users are aware of the permissions each app need to work when they download them from the market, or just like any computer check before downloading an attachment and also make sure that installing apps from unknown source is not on their phone should be fine, at the end of the day, it's up to each user

it'll be great if there was an antivirus for android that didn't drain so much battery and more importantly, didn't create so many issues like mcafee, avg, etc

Re: Recommended Anti-Virus for Xperia Tipo

drbalajipsy — Sun, 16 Sep 2012 16:41:53 GMT

If not AVG, which one would you suggest, Thommo?
Kaspersky? McAfee? Any other one?
Not only virus, malwares / spywares / other attacks are equally important to be protected against.
Am not a software person - hence this very basic question.

Re: Recommended Anti-Virus for Xperia Tipo

Thommo — Sun, 16 Sep 2012 16:56:22 GMT

I use Avast on both my Xperia S and Tipo and my other branded phone known as the GS2

Because all my phones are rooted including the Tipo I chose Avast for 2 reasons 1. No lag and 2. So should any of my phones be lost I can track them and be sent txt messages of the new temporary owners number (Changed Sim cards) and if they try to do a factory reset it will fail but only if your phone is rooted.

Re: Recommended Anti-Virus for Xperia Tipo

drbalajipsy — Sun, 16 Sep 2012 17:12:00 GMT

Thank you Thommo for your views and suggestions.

Re: Recommended Anti-Virus for Xperia Tipo

Thommo — Sun, 16 Sep 2012 17:13:45 GMT

To add so members know I'm not biased here's the last bench test for android security

PCSL Mobility Security Product Test and Certificate For Android April 2012

By Jeffrey

Published: 2012.04.28

http://www.pcsecuritylabs.net/document/report/PCSL_Mobility_Security_Product_Test_and_Certificate_For_Android_201204_English.pdf

And AVG isn't there as it didn't even score in the top anti virus or malware protection list oh and Mcafee was the same

Re: Recommended Anti-Virus for Xperia Tipo

Uliwooly — Sun, 16 Sep 2012 17:20:35 GMT

thanx for the info

Re: Recommended Anti-Virus for Xperia Tipo

PatriceLAndré — Mon, 14 Nov 2016 22:30:33 GMT

My question is does the Sony Xperia E C1505/C1504 have its own antivirus software which can warn me not to proceed opening a new window or I should worry if I get viruses warnings?