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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

With all that is going on with the NHS and the hack I was wondering how many people have virus protection on their smart phones as we use them more and more for banking etc

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Yup. Thankfully (especially as I work indirectly for the NHS)

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

(Lee writing)

We both do as well as teens in house.

Always helping with colleagues at work to pass on the need for protection with anything that comes in contact with the internet.

Good topic op. Not many people realise that its free from your play store.

We use Avast.(free)

Hugs

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By *earded villainMan
over a year ago

edinburgh

avast free .

well worth downloading

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I use AVG on andriod

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By *heesyheadbandMan
over a year ago

Glenrothes

the hack lol

so some daft twat opens an email attachment and infects the network, and it's classed as some sort of cyber attack lol what a crock of sh*te.

haven't used any AV on my PC since blaster days lol it's a waste of money and gives a false sense of security, there are a couple of simple rules to follow and you'll never have problem or need for AV.

main one being open no, and i mean no email attachments, unless you are 100% sure of where it's coming from even then i'd probably give it a 2nd thought.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Hi,

The vast majority of companies still use old versions of windows (xp) they have to get there software made to suit that operating system and to up grade would mean new software being made. (costs a ton of cash). These old systems have small lope holes in them allowing viruses to infect them. Windows 7/8/10 dont have these whole so are safe. The masterminds targeted this on purpose as its a huge market. Business will have 100s of computers on 1 network if not more. So 1 person triggers the virus and your ransom will be $200 multiplied by however many on the network it spreads to. So an easy payout i guess. Never pay out to these people. Just get your os reinstalled and face losing your data.

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By *hav02Man
over a year ago

Glasgow/London

Mobile phones, on the whole, are a closed system, so it's pretty difficult to catch an infection unless you choose to install a dodgy app.

What exactly avast & mcafee are actually doing on phones, I've no idea.....Probably providing the government with access to your nawty pics

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By *hav02Man
over a year ago

Glasgow/London


"...... Just get your os reinstalled and face losing your data. "

Sure, and all those NHS test results and records should be destroyed

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"the hack lol

so some daft twat opens an email attachment and infects the network, and it's classed as some sort of cyber attack lol what a crock of sh*te.

haven't used any AV on my PC since blaster days lol it's a waste of money and gives a false sense of security, there are a couple of simple rules to follow and you'll never have problem or need for AV.

main one being open no, and i mean no email attachments, unless you are 100% sure of where it's coming from even then i'd probably give it a 2nd thought."

Unfortunately I think the scammers are becoming more sophisticated and I worry if my phone is a back door into my world.

I open email etc on my phone.

I do appreciate if you don't feel the need for protection but I was just wondering how people felt about it.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Condoms are the safest way to stay virus free

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By *wiftieeMan
over a year ago

near Glasgow

It's better to be safe than sorry, I reckon. So I have anti-virus and also Malwarebytes running on my phone and tablet, they don't cause any hassle, so why not?

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

It does not seem that many people are bothered so my question is answered it does not appear important.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Having studied this subject at uni I know that no system is safe . However using unix based systems such as mac and Linux greatly reduces the risks . I'm not a windows fan as Microsoft systems are put together hap hazardly and therefore full of holes . But I would say that when configured properly windows defender is as good as any other antivirus software .

The secret to home network security is a good firewall x

Mobiles are also easily hacked, and the banking apps aren't that secure so I would advise antivirus on android but you'll usually be very safe on iPhone . And don't even bother with a windows phone lol

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By *rgoodnbadMan
over a year ago

greenock


"Condoms are the safest way to stay virus free "

At last, an answer I can relate too.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Having studied this subject at uni I know that no system is safe . However using unix based systems such as mac and Linux greatly reduces the risks . I'm not a windows fan as Microsoft systems are put together hap hazardly and therefore full of holes . But I would say that when configured properly windows defender is as good as any other antivirus software .

The secret to home network security is a good firewall x

Mobiles are also easily hacked, and the banking apps aren't that secure so I would advise antivirus on android but you'll usually be very safe on iPhone . And don't even bother with a windows phone lol "

Good info

Thanks

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By *eather47Woman
over a year ago

Glasgow

Beleive it or not im on Windows 6 how the feck do i upgrade i need help badly here i dont even use my e mail address im a complete computer hopeless person SORRY

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By *eather47Woman
over a year ago

Glasgow

And dont say to me go into this or that on your programmes im bloody hope less

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By *alcon43Woman
over a year ago

Paisley

Just because people don't respond to your post doesn't mean they aren't interested.

It's still a valid point we should be aware of.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Mobile phones, on the whole, are a closed system, so it's pretty difficult to catch an infection unless you choose to install a dodgy app.

What exactly avast & mcafee are actually doing on phones, I've no idea.....Probably providing the government with access to your nawty pics "

That's a fact. Also look up a program called xkeyscore........that will freak you out lol

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