Do you need to download an anti-virus for Android? (lemmy.world)

submitted 9 months ago by Yamainwitch@lemmy.world to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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So my workplace is mostly iPhone users and someone asked me what kind of antivirus software I used on my Android, and I said "none" and he flipped out about how unsafe it was. Other people chimed in saying how all androids need antivirus apps and I've never heard of such a thing. I do have ad-blockers and a VPN but never downloaded an antivirus. Should I? If so, what would you recommend? Thanks lemmings, love you.

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[-] scoobford@lemmy.zip 84 points 9 months ago

No, antivirus in general is not a good idea these days. It is extremely invasive, consumes resources, and doesn't actually do much of anything.

Don't sideload random APKs off the web and you'll be fine.

[-] 0_0j@lemmy.world 3 points 9 months ago

This. As @Monke bluntly put it, "common sense"

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