Android Antivirus Required or Not: Should I Install Antivirus on Android?
Android has become the biggest computing platform on the planet and is therefore a target. You can't spend your time on the internet without hearing about some new Android malware that can destroy your phone 100%. These reports are always based on facts but they can exaggerate the real risks of getting infected with malware and the definition of malware can be quite vague. Security companies usually offer an application to detect viruses. However, Android is inherently more secure than a desktop computer, so you might not need these security apps. You probably already have what you need. Scare Tactics In the latest report published by AV-Comparatives, we learned that most antiviruses on Android don't even check for malicious app behavior. They just use whitelists or blacklists, which is ineffective and hardly makes them more reliable than ad platforms with fake buttons. Shocking and disturbing, isn't it? They can get away with it because ...