Re: Questions and suggestions about security on Android devices

[Robin Wood <robin () digininja org>]

Sounds like something I'll be doing once I know the hardware on my new S3
is solid and I don't need to do a quick return under warranty.

Robin
On Aug 26, 2012 6:08 PM, "Josh More" <jmore () starmind org> wrote:

> My rules of thumb are:
>
> 1) If you are good at Operations, root the device, install CyanogenMod
> + DroidWall + AdAway + Lookout + Sophos. Check for updates for both
> Cyanogen and Play regularly.  Install only the apps you need and only
> from trusted sources.  Try not to do anything risky with it.
>
> 2) If you suck at Operations, go with Lookout and Sophos and hope that
> your carrier will do a better job of updates and secure configuration
> than you would.  Expect to get popped eventually.
>
> -Josh More
>
> On Sun, Aug 26, 2012 at 9:38 AM, carlopmart <carlopmart () gmail com> wrote:
> > Hi all,
> >
> >  Recently, I have adquired a xperia neo v device with ICS 4.0.4
> installed.
> > Due to a lot of announces about spyware, malware, etc arround Android
> mobile
> > devices, I have some doubts about Android security:
> >
> > a) Is it OK to talk about viruses, spyware, etc on Android devices?
> > b) Can i trust in tradiditional antivirus manufacturers like TrendMicro,
> > Sophos, Symantec ...to install their products in android deivces??
> > c) Where I can found docs and tips, real tips and docs, about to use
> > security tools (like antivirus, firewall tools, etc) in android devices??
> > (Doing a search over google, returns a lot of thrash documents and
> useless
> > sites)
> > d) tools suggestions??
> >
> > Many thanks to all for your help.
> >
> > --
> > CL Martinez
> > carlopmart {at} gmail {d0t} com
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