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I've just been blasted by my boss for allowing an executive buy a galaxy note.
The primary reason appears to be poor security in Android.
My understanding is that Android has a few weaknesses around bad apps but it's not "intrinsically" unsecure... Is it?
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senectus said:
I've just been blasted by my boss for allowing an executive buy a galaxy note.
The primary reason appears to be poor security in Android.
My understanding is that Android has a few weaknesses around bad apps but it's not "intrinsically" unsecure... Is it?
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as long as you check permissions before installing a new app, you'll be fine. ie. if a game asks to make calls and send SMS, obviously its a trap.
if youre concerned, there are some security apps around.
senectus said:
I've just been blasted by my boss for allowing an executive buy a galaxy note.
The primary reason appears to be poor security in Android.
My understanding is that Android has a few weaknesses around bad apps but it's not "intrinsically" unsecure... Is it?
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I had to wait for Android 2.2 to finally offer passcodes (PIN, passwords options instead of patterns that some people could figure out by looking at finger oil patterns on the off screen ; see Settings->Security->Screen lock)
Under Applications make sure "Unknown sources" is not checked which would allow installation of non-Market applications unless the user trusts the source for a particular app that has not yet made it to market ( for example I had to temporarily check it to install TeamViewer before they had an official market app then unchecked it right after to return it to its default state).
I installed free security app Lookout (see description) iOS devices can locate, sound-message, lock & wipe remotely which should be standard free features of Android IMO but at least Lookout offers locate-alarm, contact backup-restore for free with remote lock-wipe & advanced backup as a premium feature in addition to antivirus-malware security.
Android market is not as closed as iOS app store's walled garden so look at permissions as mentioned particularly when the apps are not from a big reputable company but I still prefer Android's open model with aforementioned caveats. Lastly rooting phones could make them vulnerable. Any other apps people recommend?
Ok many people on here have their own opinions so let's hear them please, good or not. I have always felt the need to have Kaprasky Mobile Security Pro app installed and I (think) its doing its job or is this just personal self assurance, either way I'd like to know if legitimate security or placebo effect also is it just taking up valuable MB?
Thanks
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TheCrow1372 said:
Ok many people on here have their own opinions so let's hear them please, good or not. I have always felt the need to have Kaprasky Mobile Security Pro app installed and I (think) its doing its job or is this just personal self assurance, either way I'd like to know if legitimate security or placebo effect also is it just taking up valuable MB?
Thanks
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placebo imo, unless you will be installing apps from sites like haxordfullandroidappz.trojan.ru
I'm running trend micro (full version) as was free with my pc security.
It does block suspect websites, and has other features I find usefull, but like all security, is rarely put into use unless I know I'm doing something risky.
Still, would rather have it and not need it than not have it and need it
I use avast because I install apps indiscriminately & tweak & flash scripts on my ROM. Is like contraception / prophylactic devices, never leave home without it, you don't know who you may meet.
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I am using Avast too because of the Anti-Theft mode. In this mode you can find your phone you lost or if it was stolen.
You can also erase your personal data or set it in alarm mode with SMS.
There are some more features and the software is free.
Regards...
I'm using Lookout (paid). Had some good reviews when I was looking for for some av protection. Does backup and has missing device protection. Plus safe browsing setting for base rom browser.
Yeah I just wanted some opinions cuz I was using Kaprasky Pro for 3 months and it has all if what has been mentioned plus Cnet gave it a 4.3 out of 5 for mobile security, I took it off just cuz one guy in a thread I frequent said its a waste of space and its more of a placebo effect even though I saw the protection I just took it off mainly do to the fact that I don't (anymore) install apps from unreliable sources but yet again I do need some space on my phone lol
Thanks All
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Friends, most of us are aware that one of our friend, ROM porter/ Developer yash lost his mobile and because of no tracking app he cannot track it again...... So sad. But there are still many of us are not using anti theft app or must be using some apps which will not work after erasing data through CWM .......
So my concern is what application we need to use to avoid such incidences and get back our stolen handset ....
1. Theftware
2. F secure
3. Prey Anti theft
or any other.
I finding the details, if any one else is aware about them please share them.....
They say theftaware is the best in the business
^ I was also finding and got the same finding ....
Theft aware is best in class......
for more details read
if any find anything different than this ..... please post here .....
Theft Aware definitely seems to be good. All the other anti theft solutions had an inherent problem, a full system wipe also removes the anti theft software, making it useless to use.
So, is anyone going to purchase it?
paarkhi said:
So, is anyone going to purchase it?
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It comes with 7 days trial will take that first then only think to purchase it
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vivekb said:
It comes with 7 days trial will take that first then only think to purchase it
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Yes that'll be good idea, do share here your experience about the app
I use avast antivirus. In avast is a anti theft. That's very good. The avast app is a very good tool.
Sorry for my bad English
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Darkplayer16 said:
I use avast antivirus. In avast is a anti theft. That's very good. The avast app is a very good tool.
Sorry for my bad English
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Ya its even comes with Avast antivirus but I never use antivirus hence I will prefer to stick with theft aware
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Ya its even comes with Avast antivirus but I never use antivirus hence I will prefer to stick with theft aware
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Same here, even I don't use AVs on phone, they have a natural tendency of sucking whatever little resources (Ram, battery) our phone has
theft aware vs avast! Mobile Security
Hi all!
I'm member of the original Theft Aware team. Last year our company - including Theft Aware - got aquired by AVAST. Theft Aware got integrated into the avast! Mobile Security suite and is now known as avast! Anti-Theft.
This has two advantages for the user:
- the whole suite (including Anti-Theft) is now free for use and download
- our resources have increased significantly. therefor we were able to increase our development efforts.
That's why I really recommend to uninstall Theft Aware and installs avast! Mobile Security.
if you only want to use the avast! Anti-Theft part of the suite (without anti virus etc.) you install avast! Mobile Security from the android market and open the Anti-Theft menu. avast! Anti-Theft will be installed as separate app. As soon as avast Anti-Theft is installed, you can uninstall avast! Mobile Security and use avast! Anti-Theft like you are used to from Theft Aware.
Regards,
Werner
WernerW said:
Hi all!
I'm member of the original Theft Aware team. Last year our company - including Theft Aware - got aquired by AVAST. Theft Aware got integrated into the avast! Mobile Security suite and is now known as avast! Anti-Theft.
This has two advantages for the user:
- the whole suite (including Anti-Theft) is now free for use and download
- our resources have increased significantly. therefor we were able to increase our development efforts.
That's why I really recommend to uninstall Theft Aware and installs avast! Mobile Security.
if you only want to use the avast! Anti-Theft part of the suite (without anti virus etc.) you install avast! Mobile Security from the android market and open the Anti-Theft menu. avast! Anti-Theft will be installed as separate app. As soon as avast Anti-Theft is installed, you can uninstall avast! Mobile Security and use avast! Anti-Theft like you are used to from Theft Aware.
Regards,
Werner
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really thanks bro.....
Is avast anti theft is totally free?? or need to pay charges for them too .....
no charges. not for usage, download or anything else.
WernerW said:
no charges. not for usage, download or anything else.
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Thanks bro .... will download it
But is it as powerful as Theftaware
paarkhi said:
But is it as powerful as Theftaware
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Already downloaded it will check capability of same and well post the result. .
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Yes, I too downloaded it and configured it but how to access the Avast Anti theft user interface when it is enabled and Avast mobile security is uninstalled?
@paarkhi
Open the phone dialer, dial your avast security pin and press call. You should be able to see your anti-theft settings. (THis works even after un-installing avast antivirus).
I found a serious limitation though. The documentation says its mod-proof. I initially installed this on CM7. However, when I installed MIUI and then reverted back to CM7, TheftAware was gone !! This operation doesn't require us to enter any PIN and hence any potential thief can do this and get away !! . So now WIPE seems the only good feature, but has to be sent before the thief switched off your phone.
I can't get the Amazon Appstore app to install. It gives me the message "Do you want to install this application? It will get access to:" then a list of areas and boxes for cancel or install. When I click install nothing happens. The cancel box works. (I did check the unknown sources in settings)
If it is being blocked by Google, that would suck.
I'm pretty shure its being blocked by Google.
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Threevo said:
I'm pretty shure its being blocked by Google.
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If it's being blocked I might return my Nexus 7. It would suck that they would only let you buy apps from them.
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I can't get the Amazon Appstore app to install. It gives me the message "Do you want to install this application? It will get access to:" then a list of areas and boxes for cancel or install. When I click install nothing happens. The cancel box works. (I did check the unknown sources in settings)
If it is being blocked by Google, that would suck.
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Not true it's working for me. Go to Amazon& request a new link to be sent to your email.
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Thats strange, i was able to do it on my N7. Maybe a reboot of some sort?
Works fine here. Go into Setting>Security and check Allow unknown sources. Go to Amazon web site and follow instructions to download and install. Did that to download an older version of a zombie killing game that works on N7.
Works fine for me. I use it every day to get the free "cr"app of the day.
Try rebooting it then re-installing.
If you're installing it from a previous backup from another device, it most likely won't work (not assuming you are, but just in case...) Like the others said, go to Amazon and get it directly and you should have no problem.
What worked for me was clicking the link for tablets. It says something like "no email or phone number, click here" and that downloaded the APK directly into my system download folder. From there it installed just fine. I had to do this to get it on my Google TV also. It seems to bypass some sort of test since the Google TV isn't officially compatible with it.
I just worked with an Amazon tech, got it to install using by going to this like in the browser on the N7.
http://www.amazon.com/app-email
Works fine now.
Mine installed fine. I used the APK from my phone. Got a bunch of the nicer FAOTD apps working perfectly too.
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Works fine for me. I use it every day to get the free "cr"app of the day.
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Idk man, I've gotten a few awesome ones for free, like quick office, sketchbook mobile, and some games like monopoly for free.
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I find it incredible that everyone is giving Amazon a free pass for contributing to the Android Malware myth.
The fact you have to enable side loading on an Android phone to allow Amazon, means any other malware could also slip in. Using Amazon app store is a REALLY bad idea (plus the fact it's a barren wasteland compared to Google Play, and most of the apps are really out of date versions).
Surely the lure of free versions of old apps is not that strong that you want to open your phone up to allsorts of Android malware nasties?
CrazyPeter said:
I find it incredible that everyone is giving Amazon a free pass for contributing to the Android Malware myth.
The fact you have to enable side loading on an Android phone to allow Amazon, means any other malware could also slip in. Using Amazon app store is a REALLY bad idea (plus the fact it's a barren wasteland compared to Google Play, and most of the apps are really out of date versions).
Surely the lure of free versions of old apps is not that strong that you want to open your phone up to allsorts of Android malware nasties?
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Bugger the Apps they get games too. Of course only if you're from a certain country.
Majority of the free apps are a joke.
I usually check it every day and realize they're all trash (except maybe 2 apps so far) and then I uninstall it. For some reason I get struck with the idiotic idea that I may be missing out on some good free apps, so I stupidly install it again in hopes of some decent apps...... it never happens
Andrew025 said:
Majority of the free apps are a joke.
I usually check it every day and realize they're all trash (except maybe 2 apps so far) and then I uninstall it. For some reason I get struck with the idiotic idea that I may be missing out on some good free apps, so I stupidly install it again in hopes of some decent apps...... it never happens
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That's what most people think. Once you discover what Amazon are offering for free is basically stuff that deserves to be free anyway, make sure you re-tick the Android security setting and revert back to the proper Android store that Google host.
mtfsandlin said:
Idk man, I've gotten a few awesome ones for free, like quick office, sketchbook mobile, and some games like monopoly for free.
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When it first came out, it was great. Now, the free app is usually a very crappy game. In the past, I got:
Fancy Widgets Pro, Weatherbug Elite, Thumb Keyboard, App 2 SD Pro, Moon Phase Pro, Quickoffice Pro, SoundHound Infinity, Shazam, SwiftKey 3, and several other good ones.
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That's what most people think. Once you discover what Amazon are offering for free is basically stuff that deserves to be free anyway, make sure you re-tick the Android security setting and revert back to the proper Android store that Google host.
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1. I've never once gotten malware and I always sideload apps. I always leave that setting unticked as do most folks I'm sure.
2. having Amazon app store or any other app store doesn't change your default android Google play store.
You want malware, go download Blackmarket apps or pirate stuff, you'll get it then. I do suggest tho, that everyone should install a malware scanner. Avast, lookout, etc.
CrazyPeter said:
I find it incredible that everyone is giving Amazon a free pass for contributing to the Android Malware myth.
The fact you have to enable side loading on an Android phone to allow Amazon, means any other malware could also slip in. Using Amazon app store is a REALLY bad idea (plus the fact it's a barren wasteland compared to Google Play, and most of the apps are really out of date versions).
Surely the lure of free versions of old apps is not that strong that you want to open your phone up to allsorts of Android malware nasties?
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What? Side loading doesn't put you at any greater risk of malware. You always choose to install an app, whether you side loaded it or not.
Nothing wrong or risky with downloading the Amazon app store, being able to choose a different app store is one of the best things about android. CHOICE.
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Hi all,
I have been a Samsung Note User from day one (and Note1). To keep apps in check, I always used xposed plus xprivacy or LBE. Today, I am totally aware my Note4 is totally outdated but I really got used to being able to deny data and (maybe more importantly) network access to any app at will.
I have been keeping to use my old phone because whenever I looked for viable app-fencing solutions on the current android versions, everything seemed very volatile and unstable. Recently my company gave me a Note8 and although I am not a big friend of the modern "glass brick" design trend at all, it is hard to ignore the advances in terms of hardware power and that my trusty old Note begins to be unable to execute certain new apps.
I presume most of you are using current Android versions. So I'd like to ask you which solutions are you using to prevent unwanted data and privacy drain on your devices. I my dreams I would continue to be able to willingly decide whether any app may be allowed to use either Wifi or mobile networks (bonus prize: depending on if the app is in foreground or not), be able to suppress advertising extensions in apps and deny access to privacy-related data like position, unique IDs and contact database.
Which solutions would I use to achieve as many of these goals as possible on Android 7 or even 8? Maybe even some without rooting?
Thank you very much for you suggestions and input..
Much of that is backed right into nougat and Oreo. Many permissions can be denied (depending on the app developers). Root on the newer samsungs seems to be problematic.
Bitmixer said:
Hi all,
I have been a Samsung Note User from day one (and Note1). To keep apps in check, I always used xposed plus xprivacy or LBE. Today, I am totally aware my Note4 is totally outdated but I really got used to being able to deny data and (maybe more importantly) network access to any app at will.
I have been keeping to use my old phone because whenever I looked for viable app-fencing solutions on the current android versions, everything seemed very volatile and unstable. Recently my company gave me a Note8 and although I am not a big friend of the modern "glass brick" design trend at all, it is hard to ignore the advances in terms of hardware power and that my trusty old Note begins to be unable to execute certain new apps.
I presume most of you are using current Android versions. So I'd like to ask you which solutions are you using to prevent unwanted data and privacy drain on your devices. I my dreams I would continue to be able to willingly decide whether any app may be allowed to use either Wifi or mobile networks (bonus prize: depending on if the app is in foreground or not), be able to suppress advertising extensions in apps and deny access to privacy-related data like position, unique IDs and contact database.
Which solutions would I use to achieve as many of these goals as possible on Android 7 or even 8? Maybe even some without rooting?
Thank you very much for you suggestions and input..
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Hey! We are together in this! I am exactly the same on my Motorola x play! Been using xprivacy and xposed too for ages on all apps, plus a firewall too.
Give a look at f-droid app store and xposed itself, on the download tab. There is the new xprivacy LUA for android 6/7, and it's the successor of the old version. Haven't tested out yet, but seems to be more or less the same, judging by what I read.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/xposed/modules/xprivacylua6-0-android-privacy-manager-t3730663
Also... Give a look at a good firewall, to block rogue internet access for all the nasty apps out there.
Anything just give me a shout. It's good to know I am not alone! [emoji108][emoji56]
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Much of that is backed right into nougat and Oreo. Many permissions can be denied (depending on the app developers). Root on the newer samsungs seems to be problematic.
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Thanks for your reply, madbat.
I have seen the new permission management in oreo. Please understand that to me it is important that not an app developer decides what I can deny but I want to be able to make that decision myself. Moreover, as far as my knowledge goes, android does not allow to deny network access to apps when I deem they shouldn't have any business on my uplink. Most importantly this applies for any Amazon apps and most apps from their store. All of them are trying to phone home every few minutes(!).
Ev0luti0n_ said:
Hey! We are together in this! I am exactly the same on my Motorola x play! Been using xprivacy and xposed too for ages on all apps, plus a firewall too.
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I had hoped I am not alone
Ev0luti0n_ said:
(...) There is the new xprivacy LUA for android 6/7, and it's the successor of the old version. Haven't tested out yet, but seems to be more or less the same, judging by what I read.
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I have read about that one and to me it appears like it is not quite there. Last time I looked, the developer was about to REMOVE protection of several sensitive data points like IMEI. Also, like madcat mentioned, rooting the latest Samsung devices can be problematic and I might get some problems bricking a $1000 company device
Ev0luti0n_ said:
Also... Give a look at a good firewall, to block rogue internet access for all the nasty apps out there.
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Any recommendations here?
kind regards
Oh... I use afwall, which requires root. I did read here on XDA, that there is a good no root firewall here, but I can't remember the name. ..
Also you won't be able to root the device? I am not sure you are going to have much luck... [emoji848]
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Ev0luti0n_ said:
Also you won't be able to root the device? I am not sure you are going to have much luck... [emoji848]
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I guess I am able to root it, just a little reluctant yet Like, waiting for someone to finally discover a rooting method that does not invalidate knox for the note8
Hey guys, I have a question. What firewall were you talking about for KitKat?