[gurasanders]

Seeking a reliable or dependable app as a anti-virus for a Z30. I've reviewed several blogs stating a AV app is not needed, but I would feel a lot more comfortable with a reliable AV before loading any APK files to my new OS... Any feedback would be greatly appreciated fellow CB fanatics..

[pkcable]

I'm one of those ones who believes it's not necessary, however I trust this guy's programs....

Secure AntiVirus Pro - BlackBerry World

[gurasanders]

Thank you for the updated information.. Further info. needed... With the notion of the prescribed AV app. After a scan is completed are you able to delete quarantined info.???

[pkcable]

How about if I get the developer to come an answer for you?

[KermEd]

Thank you for the updated information.. Further info. needed... With the notion of the prescribed AV app. After a scan is completed are you able to delete quarantined info.???

Pk, thank you for the heads up . And absolutely, AV is important in PCs and Android. I don't recommend getting one for blackberry - but of you do, there are really only 2 options. Mine and Max Mobile Secure.

If the scan finds a dangerous program. Let's say your browser downloaded an executable that doesn't harm a blackberry. But the exe is a risk to Windows, so during a scan the AV will assess the risk and warn you. It will pop up and say "Virus Found xyz" and asks what you want to do.

Your options are:
- More Info (brings up what the virus is, how it works, and what kind of threat it is).
- Quarantine (tries to lock the file in the vault).
- Ignore (leaves the file as is).

Now, once quarantined - if you delete the app and reinstall - all quarantined files are deleted forever and the app is back to square one.

If you want to leave the file in quarantine but forget it ever found the virus - on the Info page there is a hidden function. Swipe down 3 times quickly and the app will "forget" everything you have done up-to-today.

Whew, lot of typing . Most people just leave the virus in the vault. This way, you can restore the file later if you decide you want to dissect it.

Now, with Max Mobile it's a bit more basic. It will tell you that you have a virus, but it makes no attempts to clean it. But I believe they have a bigger virus database than mine does.

Edit: few notes to help

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[leehardballer12]

I was told that anti-virus is not necessary for a BlackBerry and that it may even cause damage by potentially corrupting files, or whatever. I'm no expert, just passing on what I was told.

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[KermEd]

I was told that anti-virus is not necessary for a BlackBerry and that it may even cause damage by potentially corrupting files, or whatever. I'm no expert, just passing on what I was told.

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Yep that's what the OP said above

Corruption is very rare and unlikely - but yes an AV is not a must. There are really only a handful of reasons someone would need an AV:

- They use a work phone where the security requirements from the office requires an AV
- The user downloads files on your BB10 devices and accessed those files from a PC over USB / wifi
- Users install a lot of Android APKs from anywhere (Snap included)
-Users use their Bb10 devices as a USB storage device
- Some people just want the extra security

It certainly isn't needed, but there is a small group of folks who require it. And in that case, they just need to make sure they use an AV from a reliable source. There are some scam apps in bbry world right now that pretend to be a free AV to try to get you to unlock the pro to remove nonexistent viruses. And the android 'free' AV scanners can only scan a very small sandboxed part of the android environment.

Ed

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[leehardballer12]

Yep that's what the OP said above

Corruption is very rare and unlikely - but yes an AV is not a must. There are really only a handful of reasons someone would need an AV:

- They use a work phone where the security requirements from the office requires an AV
- The user downloads files on your BB10 devices and accessed those files from a PC over USB / wifi
- Users install a lot of Android APKs from anywhere (Snap included)
-Users use their Bb10 devices as a USB storage device
- Some people just want the extra security

It certainly isn't needed, but there is a small group of folks who require it. And in that case, they just need to make sure they use an AV from a reliable source. There are some scam apps in bbry world right now that pretend to be a free AV to try to get you to unlock the pro to remove nonexistent viruses. And the android 'free' AV scanners can only scan a very small sandboxed part of the android environment.

Ed

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Yep, the other issue was the scam paid apps that don't really do anything. At least I know of one legitimate AV now if anyone asks me.
You mentioned using a BlackBerry as a USB storage device. What is that exactly. If I transfer music from my computer to my BlackBerry, do I have anything to worry about. It's all paid music ripped from CDs or bought from BB World and from Verizon's old music service. I just transfer them to each new device.

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[gurasanders]

Thank you for the updated information.. I wanted the AV as a sense of security to provide reassurance of downloading android apps to my BB via APK...

[DaFoxGrey]

Yep, the other issue was the scam paid apps that don't really do anything. At least I know of one legitimate AV now if anyone asks me.
You mentioned using a BlackBerry as a USB storage device. What is that exactly. If I transfer music from my computer to my BlackBerry, do I have anything to worry about. It's all paid music ripped from CDS or bought from BB World and from Verizon's old music service. I just transfer them to each new device.

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Either via Blackberry Link or if you enable Mass Storage Mode on the Blackberry, you can use the phones internal memory or SD card as a USB thumb drive.
In this form, the phone can be used as a medium for virus or Trojan software, running on the host computer, to pass the infection to another computer or to corrupt files already on the phone.
See:
1-in-4 worms spread through infected USB devices - Computerworld

[KermEd]

Either via Blackberry Link or if you enable Mass Storage Mode on the Blackberry, you can use the phones internal memory or SD card as a USB thumb drive.
In this form, the phone can be used as a medium for virus or Trojan software, running on the host computer, to pass the infection to another computer or to corrupt files already on the phone.
See:
1-in-4 worms spread through infected USB devices - Computerworld

Exactly. It sure is darn handy though when your in a pinch lol!

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[KermEd]

Thank you for the updated information.. I wanted the AV as a sense of security to provide reassurance of downloading android apps to my BB via APK...

Absolutely. There are no dumb questions when it comes to security - except for not asking at all I suppose. If you ever have a question don't hesitate and you can always reach me via the contact support for the app. As long as km awake I'll respond pretty quickly.

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[DaFoxGrey]

Exactly. It sure is darn handy though when your in a pinch lol!

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Exactly

I normally keep a 32gb thumb drive on me, but I also will supplement that with my Blackberry at times.

[pkcable]

I fully endorse KermEd and his products, Secure Browser is my Browser of course!

[KermEd]

I fully endorse KermEd and his products, Secure Browser is my Browser of course!

Thanks man . Secure Browser needs a full rewrite. But it was built on the advice of CB users for PlayBook!

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