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deano87

 posted on 3rd Jan 13 at 23:06

I know apps on iTunes are vetted heavily. Are Google Play/Android apps not so much?


willay

 posted on 3rd Jan 13 at 19:44

quote:
Originally posted by Cavey
Same as on a PC really, as long as you're not an idiot, I don't think its needed


quote:
Originally posted by A2H GO
If the exploits aren't already sold off that is.



Pretty much!

If you install apps then check the reviews before you do, its quite scary how much information apps want when you install them.


A2H GO

 posted on 3rd Jan 13 at 12:41

quote:
Originally posted by Balling
quote:
Originally posted by Bart
The way things work today developers are pretty quick to close any holes as soon as they are discovered and exploited.



If the exploits aren't already sold off that is.


Balling

 posted on 3rd Jan 13 at 12:10

quote:
Originally posted by Bart
I think it will be required in years to come, maybe 5+ but not at the moment.
People said that five years ago...

The way things work today developers are pretty quick to close any holes as soon as they are discovered and exploited.

I haven't used any dedicated security software for nearly six years.


Bart

 posted on 3rd Jan 13 at 11:56

I think it will be required in years to come, maybe 5+ but not at the moment.

When more phones are using NFC etc, they may even have firewall apps etc.


Sam

 posted on 3rd Jan 13 at 11:13

I use an iPhone that isn't jailbroken, so no I don't need it.


Steve

 posted on 3rd Jan 13 at 01:09

Waste if time imo


pow

 posted on 2nd Jan 13 at 22:03

Behave Deano :lol: just don't download shitty apps from the play store


Cavey

 posted on 2nd Jan 13 at 21:48

Same as on a PC really, as long as you're not an idiot, I don't think its needed


deano87

 posted on 2nd Jan 13 at 21:40

So is smartphone internet security really needed these days?

I bank with Barclays and so get free Kaspersky for 3 PCs and free mobile software. Everytime I use their banking app it tells me that I haven't got anything installed.

Is it worth it? I've never really seen the point but just wondered what opinions are on here?!