With the increasing popularity of
android smart phones in the market, the number of malware and viruses targeting
the android operating system has increased radically. The operating system
remains relatively safe if softwares are installed from trustworthy places in
the market and web surfing is kept minimum. However installation of third party
'cracked' softwares is the core cause of virus attack on the operating system.
As such one should think twice before installing any application from sources
which are not trusted and also before clicking any dubious links. Do not get
tempted by the features offered by such applications, they will always try to
lure you into installing them. But in the end, you won't be enjoying any of the
promised benefits but will end up with loads of viruses in your precious phone!
To prevent the affect of viruses and other malwares, the role of android
anti-virus is indispensable.
There can be no second opinion about
the fact that android malwares are indeed dangerous as they intend to steal
information from the user. In some cases it has been found that SMS messages
were sent to different numbers by malware from a phone that has been affected
by it. As malware and virus developers find new and more sophisticated ways
everyday to trick the phone users into installing applications with malwares in
them, it is becoming increasingly difficult to control the attack of such
unwanted programs. The problem is aggravated by constant desire of people to
get their hands on the latest applications containing the best possible
features.
However these viruses and malwares
cannot spread by themselves, the user needs to grant access to them into the
operating system. As such they can be resisted to some extent by avoiding
installation of applications which are not trusted. However the use of android
anti-virus is regarded as the best option. Android anti-virus needs to be
installed in the operating system itself and thus it protects it against the
malicious attack of viruses and malwares. Some of the best known android
anti-virus available in the market today are Dr.Web Anti-virus Light, Lookout
Security & Antivirus, AVG Antivirus, NetQin Security & Antivirus, ESET
Mobile Security and others.
Hence with the protection of a
capable anti-virus accompanied by proper judgement before installing any
application, you can keep viruses and malwares at bay from your smart phone!
You should download applications only from websites which are well trusted.
