[clou83]

Does installing a security app such as Norton or Avast effect how Ditek operates? Does it "cancel out" the security features pre-installed on the priv?

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[Elephant_Canyon]

You mean DTEK? That doesn't actually do anything except tell you what permissions an app has already used.

[clou83]

Yes Dtek. Dumb spellchecker. I thought that was the case. I thought I read somewhere that Dtek scans your device,although I have never seen this occur. I thought it was because I have norton premium installed on phone.

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[Thud Hardsmack]

Thread title fixed.

[clou83]

Are apps such as Norton or �vast needed on a android device such as a priv?

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[clou83]

Also is BBM messaging encrypted?

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[Deckard79]

Are apps such as Norton or �vast needed on a android device such as a priv?

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They are as necessary as on any other modern Android device.

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[Deckard79]

Also is BBM messaging encrypted?

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Sort of... but for properly secure BBM messaging you need BBM Protected.

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[Thud Hardsmack]

Are apps such as Norton or �vast needed on a android device such as a priv?

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They are as necessary as on any other modern Android device.

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Meaning they're absolutely unnecessary.

[anon(9208252)]

Have a look here �\_(ツ)_/�
http://blck.by/1PCIhKk

[clou83]

Meaning they're absolutely unnecessary.

Is it unnecessary because I own a priv, or because they are useless altogether

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[Deckard79]

Is it unnecessary because I own a priv, or because they are useless altogether

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Well, I disagree that they are absolutely unnecessary.

Personally I do not run antivirus/security software, but there may be a case for them depending on how the device is used.

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[Bluenoser63]

If they are unnecessary, why would they actually make the product in the first place. DTEK doesn't actually do anything but report what is being accessed by what. Android isn't a secure OS and worms and viruses can get in.

[Elephant_Canyon]

If they are unnecessary, why would they actually make the product in the first place.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snake_oil

[Deckard79]

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snake_oil

Are Windows/Mac antivirus suites also Snake Oil?

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[Thud Hardsmack]

Is it unnecessary because I own a priv, or because they are useless altogether

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Unless you're opening your device and allowing apps from outside Google Play, they're unnecessary. Owning a Priv makes no difference.

Well, I disagree that they are absolutely unnecessary.

Personally I do not run antivirus/security software, but there may be a case for them depending on how the device is used.

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Again, unless you're intentionally working to install malware it's highly unlikely you'll get infected by anything.

If they are unnecessary, why would they actually make the product in the first place. DTEK doesn't actually do anything but report what is being accessed by what. Android isn't a secure OS and worms and viruses can get in.

Because people ask for them. There's money to be made off people that demand a product whether they need it or not.

Are Windows/Mac antivirus suites also Snake Oil?

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No, there's documented cases of infections.

[Deckard79]

No, there's documented cases of infections.

Some are actively installing software from stores other than the Google Play store.

I haven't spent any time looking at specific cases, but fairly sure malware/viruses exist and are common enough on Android handsets.

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[anon(9870901)]

Go ahead and install that stuff if you feel you need it. I don't install anything like that and I have nothing that ever needs to be scanned. The way I use my device literally requires no third party scanners whatsoever and I will never install one again after testing "Malwarebytes". Useless for me, again, because there's nothing malicious on my Priv, ever.

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[Thud Hardsmack]

Some are actively installing software from stores other than the Google Play store.

I haven't spent any time looking at specific cases, but fairly sure malware/viruses exist and are common enough on Android handsets.

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And they're doing so knowingly. Unlike some around here on BB10 who are using 1mobile and other non-Google Play stores despite warnings.

[Deckard79]

And they're doing so knowingly. Unlike some around here on BB10 who are using 1mobile and other non-Google Play stores despite warnings.

Right, and if they're going to take such risks, they are increasing their chances of picking up viruses and malware. In which case, an antivirus/security suite makes sense.

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[k-2]

One time I read that antivirus are not necessary, However if you use an external memory or plug it into your laptop or exchange files with other phones, then it could be helpful. So I use an antivirus that does more. Like call block, app lock, find my phone, cleans my phone and more. It is also a one time fee and a well known antivirus for computers. This also minimizes, how many apps are running on my phone at the same time.

[Dunt Dunt Dunt]

I think Android users that stick to Google Play, sticks to well known apps, keeps their apps and OS updated... especially the browser. And doesn't visit fringe web sites (porn, fee paid app sites, hack crack for apps) Likelihood of a virus is pretty small right now.