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Need of Antivirus in Mobile Phones


There is a huge debate going on about the need of the antivirus apps on mobile phones. Few believes that the mobile phone made on non-java operating system are immune to the threat of virus whereas few feel that there are malicious application and files which is threat to mobile phones in form of viruses.
There are three types of threats to a mobile phone. These three threats are Trojans, viruses and spyware. Most of the smart mobile phones have a in-built market to download applications. Such applications are available in thousand which increases the scope of malicious app threat to a mobile phone. There are such apps which consists threats such as Trojans, spyware or viruses. Mobile phones don’t raise alarm for a threat which was installed in form of application. These viruses, Trojans or viruses sneaks into the contact list, network connectivity, and messages which leads to the slip of personal information through your mobile phone. These viruses can also changes or permanently delete information stored on memory card of your mobile phone. Most of the damages are of less importance and for some it might be harmless too. Such rogue apps need super access to mobile of the user to do huge damage. The damage is huge irrespective of the platform used on a particular mobile phone. These rogue apps can send out your contact information to some unidentified person which is dangerous if you are using that phone for your business use. This kind of rogue app is an example of fundamental social media construction.
 
There are mobile phones in which a warning message is displayed before installing any mobile application. This warning message displays about the location in which the app may take access. Most of the users ignores this message and falls into the trap. There are several apps loaded with ugly Trojans which sneaks into several locations in your mobile. If the mobile user is alert and checks the warning message with seriousness before installing any mobile then mobile user doesn’t need any kind of antivirus installed on mobile phone. If the mobile user is careless and doesn’t notice which service or apps is getting installed then it is highly recommended that user must opt for antivirus. The same reasoning is applicable for the mobile users who randomly install files from network in place of downloading it from the app market provided by the mobile manufacturer. If you fall under this category of mobile user then it is also recommended for you to install antivirus on your mobile phone.
There are various antiviruses available online which are made for mobile phones to safeguard them from the unexpected threats. Choose an antivirus which is perfect for the mobile phone which you are using. There are antivirus for specific mobile phone models.
With antivirus installed, most of the mobile phone will be completely secured from the threat of viruses and rogue mobile apps. If mobile user reads the warning messages displayed before the installation of apps then there is no requirement of antivirus.

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