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Security and tinfoil hats

(Topic created on: 02-25-2020 03:14 AM)
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mytech
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Thoughts? 
I don't too much crazy stuff with my device other than use it, phone/text/email/music/Dex/notes/videos/pictures/games/apps/excel/health/google/automation/this place 🙄 lol I use this for more than I think lol and avoid updates 😂
Just wondering if anyone uses any malware or anti virus apps? 
I'm currently just using Malwarebytes 🤷‍♂️

Don't forget your tinfoil hats... 
This will be forever burned in my brain 🤣😭... 

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maxfootball18
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On a phone? Nope. If i need something scanned it's my computer job to do it. Antivirus on a phone is usually not even scanning properly and full of bloatware.

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sregfjdg
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the only purpose of a mobile antivirus is to make money off you

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In spite of the fact that Samsung has a native "antivirus" app built-in - Which I never activate - (Guess that McAfee pays Samsung enough) - Samsung advises against using antivirus apps

https://www.samsung.com/ca/support/mobile-devices/galaxy-note10-protect-from-viruses-and-malware/

Bottom line - Antivirus on Android is a scam - My 2 cents FWIW.

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CHMultimedia
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McAfee pays to be included everywhere. Bell insisted to install it with my Fiber Internet (And I insisted that I don't want it), Dell very generously preinstalled it on my laptop and I very swiftly got rid of it by installing a clean Windows copy, Samsung too, HP at least used to preinstall them (haven't had an HP laptop since Windows 8.1 though so I don't know if they still do...)

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@Chmultimedia Yeah on my Samsung Notebook - Before the ssd fried I only had Windows security & with the new ssd and fresh install of Windows - Nothing other than the Windows security - McAfee is deactivated on my S10+ and it will stay that way.

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vape
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Joe blow doesn't need all that crap (the general population)

Now if your one to go on the onion or the pirate bay (torrents) than I suggest that you have layers of protection.

And If your into really bad stuff use your friends pc 😂

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Not at all. I know what I am doing and what I am open. If for any unsure site, I use Linux or Ubuntu to check them out first. 😉

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Jeremie
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Hi mytech,

 

Samsung does not recommend third-party antivirus products. However, you can check on play store for the best anti-virus app based on reviews and ratings.
 
Cheers,
Jeremie
 
 

 

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SamSungtwo
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The antivirus, Mcafee which is built in to the phone could be a problem in itself whether you use it or not. This is why built in apps are placed on phones without the option to remove.

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maxfootball18
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On a phone? Nope. If i need something scanned it's my computer job to do it. Antivirus on a phone is usually not even scanning properly and full of bloatware.
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sregfjdg
Active Level 2
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the only purpose of a mobile antivirus is to make money off you
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In spite of the fact that Samsung has a native "antivirus" app built-in - Which I never activate - (Guess that McAfee pays Samsung enough) - Samsung advises against using antivirus apps

https://www.samsung.com/ca/support/mobile-devices/galaxy-note10-protect-from-viruses-and-malware/

Bottom line - Antivirus on Android is a scam - My 2 cents FWIW.
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CHMultimedia
Expert Level 5
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McAfee pays to be included everywhere. Bell insisted to install it with my Fiber Internet (And I insisted that I don't want it), Dell very generously preinstalled it on my laptop and I very swiftly got rid of it by installing a clean Windows copy, Samsung too, HP at least used to preinstall them (haven't had an HP laptop since Windows 8.1 though so I don't know if they still do...)
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SamSungtwo
Active Level 8
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The antivirus, Mcafee which is built in to the phone could be a problem in itself whether you use it or not. This is why built in apps are placed on phones without the option to remove.
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@Chmultimedia Yeah on my Samsung Notebook - Before the ssd fried I only had Windows security & with the new ssd and fresh install of Windows - Nothing other than the Windows security - McAfee is deactivated on my S10+ and it will stay that way.
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lol! Thats to funny! Mytech i checked your followers the last one is me, h a c kers r e vil
they stole my first 9s had to buy another.
Anyways just wanted you to know!
i have a coffee mug saying just for you, i can't find it???
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I found it! here is your coffee mug! lol! and To all the ones that are so helpful on this app!
That tinfoil hat was hilarious!
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vape
Active Level 10
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Joe blow doesn't need all that crap (the general population)

Now if your one to go on the onion or the pirate bay (torrents) than I suggest that you have layers of protection.

And If your into really bad stuff use your friends pc 😂