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Posted by shaddy101 (My Page) on
Mon, Jun 11, 12 at 18:13

we use a virus checker for computer, phones literally do the same thing as they do, does one need to run a virus check on them as well? This came to me out of the blue the other day, and as this is the place to come and ask, guess I am asking in the right place? And, if a virus checker isn't use, why not? Someone who can explain this would be greatly appreciated.
Shaddy

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Are you talking about cell phones and data?

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You can google cell phone virus and get loads of info.

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yes there are definitely infections that can get on smart phones, however since most are Android which is a version of linux it is not like dealing with windows. But there are many good antivirus programs for your Android phones or devices. I recommend Lookout security, Avast is also making it's way up the ladder.

Just like linux on a computer is less likely to be affected by infections so goes it for the linux based Android devices but since they are so popular there are definitely bad guys out there writing bugs to try to mess with them too.

Lookout security and any other antivirus programs can be found in the Android markets or most any of the other popular Android app markets.

Lookout

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How about Blackberry?

Jane

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Shaddy, what an excellent question. Please don't feel that you have to define yourself as a senior to get respect here as if "seniors ask the funniest questions" and don't know how to Google. I am so glad you asked it.It has been on my mind too.

Raven, thanks for all the specific info and a link that YOU recommend. That makes all the difference in the world.

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now as I said I use android phones I am not knowledgeable about things related to Iphone or blackberry never owned one of those. But if your phone takes apps I would look at the app store that you get your apps from to see if they have any available.

Hey I am a senior too LOL so never be afraid to ask a question it might well be one several others want to know the answer to also. We are all still learning!

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for those with Apple products you might want to read through this discussion on one of the Apple forums it addresses the question of AV for apple iphone and mentions what is available.
Is there an iPhone antivirus App?

First Anti-Virus App Approved for iPhone, iPad

I googled antivirus app for blackberry and this is what popped up you could try to google it and see if you find others, I know nothing about this however.
NetQin Antivirus FREE

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I do not use a phone like everyone else does, I use a Trac phone, the idea was just the long distance calls for me. Grand uses USCellular, don't know what "kind" of phone that is, but as he is doing so much with his pics, info, for art school, wondered if there might be something he should be doing to protect that information for his own benefit. Thanks for all the good links, answers, and thoughts. I don't know that my situation has been changed by this, still just need for long distance, so not a problem I believe for me, was just curious as to what "others" do with their data etc., to protect from virus, etc.

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