Comparative Features On Top Phone Antivirus For Crypto Wallets Protection

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Quote from: dansus021 on October 17, 2021, 12:31:55 AM

Quote from: suzanne5223 on October 16, 2021, 08:34:21 AM

A piece of friendly advice. Have a second thought on what you just said because the research done by Black Hat researcher of pcmag a couple of years ago shows air-gapped computers not to be secure as we believe.

That was crazy Embarrassed

thanks for the advice

I was surprised when I first read about this.

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Quote from: XUR_TIP on October 16, 2021, 01:41:49 AM

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You're wrong mate, the Kaspersky I used on my phone have scan out virus countless time and with the flaws found in Google and Apple App stores. God knows the next could be trojan and virus. Only a naive crypto enthusiast won't use an antivirus on her phone.

are u using premium kaspersky on your phone or just free.

yeah virus can be tricky nowadays there can infected your email ur link that we clicked and poof everything is gone

I used the premium Kaspersky cause you can depend on the free version to provide you the security needed and the last time I checked the yearly activation for 3 devices doesn't cost much and as a cryptocurrency, holder using a free antivirus or other important equipment is not good idea cause after privacy, security is what we must make our top priority.

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Quote from: Igebotz on October 16, 2021, 12:09:06 PM

The emails are sent to thousands or millions of users, specifically targeting Norton users, Having a single email account isn't a bad idea, but there are still crooks selling email accounts, and these people are working directly with someone who has access to Google's mail database; nowadays, everything is tradeable. The best safeguard is to recognize which emails are real and which are not.

The weakest link in the whole chain is of course always a man, whether it is a malicious employee or a bad programmer who left room for a hacker to break into the system. Given the size of Google and the number of employees, it's hard to believe that everyone is honest - so I don't trust their services too much (although I use them), but for extremely sensitive things I recommend an email from Proton which is free and encrypted, based in Switzerland.

However, the worst option is to use only one e-mail account for all services, because if someone happens to hack it - it becomes a real nightmare, the hacker takes over everything related to that account.

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Quote from: suzanne5223 on October 16, 2021, 08:34:21 AM

A piece of friendly advice. Have a second thought on what you just said because the research done by Black Hat researcher of pcmag a couple of years ago shows air-gapped computers not to be secure as we believe.

That was crazy Embarrassed

thanks for the advice

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Quote from: XUR_TIP on October 16, 2021, 01:41:49 AM

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You're wrong mate, the Kaspersky I used on my phone have scan out virus countless time and with the flaws found in Google and Apple App stores. God knows the next could be trojan and virus. Only a naive crypto enthusiast won't use an antivirus on her phone.

are u using premium kaspersky on your phone or just free.

yeah virus can be tricky nowadays there can infected your email ur link that we clicked and poof everything is gone

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I am familiar with most of the anti virus that are on your list but I wouldn't be care free just because I have anti virus on my phone or on computer. Even on the computer I used have more than one anti virus like avast, avg, kaspersky and more. I have tried scanning a file where in avast it said virus detectes but on AVG it didn't said virus detected. Let's say AVG detect file 1 as a malicious file but avast didn't find it as a malicious.

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Quote from: Lucius on October 16, 2021, 08:00:54 AM

Quote from: Igebotz on October 15, 2021, 09:22:12 PM

It has nothing to do with the hacking of the Norton database, and I never mentioned anything about the database being hacked; all I did was warn Norton users to be cautious, especially those whose emails were not adequately filtered. Scammers send these emails with a phishing link.

But you are implying that it is Norton users who are the target of these emails, although there is no directly proven link to confirm this. There are millions of e-mails hacked from various databases, and the only question is who uses them and for what purpose. I use a unique email for my Norton, and I'm sure I'll only get a phishing link to it if someone really hacks into their database - if everyone took such precautions, phishing would almost disappear.

The emails are sent to thousands or millions of users, specifically targeting Norton users, Having a single email account isn't a bad idea, but there are still crooks selling email accounts, and these people are working directly with someone who has access to Google's mail database; nowadays, everything is tradeable. The best safeguard is to recognize which emails are real and which are not.

NB: the screenshot above is from a Norton user

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Quote from: dansus021 on October 16, 2021, 12:57:51 AM

yes second protection is needed event tho usually people like me not installed one of them Grin

but it will best if the wallet is really cold/offline never connected to internet and add hardware wallet would be great

A piece of friendly advice. Have a second thought on what you just said because the research done by Black Hat researcher of pcmag a couple of years ago shows air-gapped computers not to be secure as we believe.

Quote from: XUR_TIP on October 16, 2021, 01:41:49 AM

Virus isn't responsible for Loss of private keys on mobile phones it's users stupidity, the truth is mobile phones hardly get Trojans and viruses and I've never seen a antivirus that scan out a real virus on Android phones till date, only PC users needs to worry about virus, malware and spyware so they must install tough antivirus on their PC

You're wrong mate, the Kaspersky I used on my phone have scan out virus countless time and with the flaws found in Google and Apple App stores. God knows the next could be trojan and virus. Only a naive crypto enthusiast won't use an antivirus on her phone.

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Quote from: Igebotz on October 15, 2021, 09:22:12 PM

It has nothing to do with the hacking of the Norton database, and I never mentioned anything about the database being hacked; all I did was warn Norton users to be cautious, especially those whose emails were not adequately filtered. Scammers send these emails with a phishing link.

But you are implying that it is Norton users who are the target of these emails, although there is no directly proven link to confirm this. There are millions of e-mails hacked from various databases, and the only question is who uses them and for what purpose. I use a unique email for my Norton, and I'm sure I'll only get a phishing link to it if someone really hacks into their database - if everyone took such precautions, phishing would almost disappear.

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Virus isn't responsible for Loss of private keys on mobile phones it's users stupidity, the truth is mobile phones hardly get Trojans and viruses and I've never seen a antivirus that scan out a real virus on Android phones till date, only PC users needs to worry about virus, malware and spyware so they must install tough antivirus on their PC

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yes second protection is needed event tho usually people like me not installed one of them Grin

but it will best if the wallet is really cold/offline never connected to internet and add hardware wallet would be great

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Quote from: Lucius on October 14, 2021, 09:22:46 AM

Quote from: Igebotz on October 10, 2021, 05:25:37 AM

Please be aware that a fake Norton anti-virus email has been sent out to Norton anti-virus subscribers in an attempt to steal personal information.

I’ve been their user for years and I’ve never received such an email, so I don’t think it has anything to do with any hacking of the Norton database. If we look only a little into the past, one can find many examples of such scam e-mails, and here is what they say about it on the Norton forum.

It has nothing to do with the hacking of the Norton database, and I never mentioned anything about the database being hacked; all I did was warn Norton users to be cautious, especially those whose emails were not adequately filtered. Scammers send these emails with a phishing link.

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Quote from: jrrsparkles on October 14, 2021, 09:30:20 AM

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I agree with you, price is not a key factor to be guided when buying software, but free programs are usually free because they charge for their service in some other way, often by collecting user data and selling it to interested parties. Far from paid programs not doing that, but over the years I have gained confidence in some security solutions that have not let me down so far and give me a sense of security when I'm online.

In the context of a topic where the focus is on protecting smartphones that have crypto wallets on them or users use them for crypto trading, any investment in security makes sense - but it's up to everyone to decide whether they need such protection or not.

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Quote from: Lucius on October 14, 2021, 09:22:46 AM

I don’t share your opinion because I think there are a lot of dangers in the form of viruses and malware targeting specifically the Android OS, and given that many users are unable to recognize the threat before it’s too late, isn’t it better to have protection? Of course, protection comes with a price that many are not willing to pay, and also such programs can slow down a device that has a weak processor and too little RAM.

But we also should be very careful that not every product comes with a price tag is actually does the job and antivirus too fall into that category. Well most of the android antivirus are nothing but an advertising program because they don't do anything or do the same work of play protect with a premium price tag which is completely useless in my opinion.

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Quote from: Igebotz on October 10, 2021, 05:25:37 AM

Please be aware that a fake Norton anti-virus email has been sent out to Norton anti-virus subscribers in an attempt to steal personal information.

I’ve been their user for years and I’ve never received such an email, so I don’t think it has anything to do with any hacking of the Norton database. If we look only a little into the past, one can find many examples of such scam e-mails, and here is what they say about it on the Norton forum.

Quote from: jrrsparkles on October 14, 2021, 08:57:01 AM

Generally Android device doesn't need anti virus because this OS don't even have any virus yet to freeze our system but their other features can be useful for performance tweak nothing else.

I don’t share your opinion because I think there are a lot of dangers in the form of viruses and malware targeting specifically the Android OS, and given that many users are unable to recognize the threat before it’s too late, isn’t it better to have protection? Of course, protection comes with a price that many are not willing to pay, and also such programs can slow down a device that has a weak processor and too little RAM.

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Quote from: Igebotz on October 10, 2021, 05:25:37 AM

Please be aware that a fake Norton anti-virus email has been sent out to Norton anti-virus subscribers in an attempt to steal personal information. Do not click and always make payment through your Norton profile and not through your email address. Maintain a high level of safety and vigilance.

BUMP!!!!

So the service we are subscribed even get hacked or the data of the customers have been stolen then how can we expect them to save us from those malware attacks. Roll Eyes

Generally Android device doesn't need anti virus because this OS don't even have any virus yet to freeze our system but their other features can be useful for performance tweak nothing else.

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Idk I use netguard (not av!) , restrict net access to everything except few apps that I use, where would it sent data if it has no access to net? Also, being safe with sites you use, apps you download and permissions you give them are good measures. Most mobile malwares enter and spread because people give shady apps admin privileges.

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Please be aware that a fake Norton anti-virus email has been sent out to Norton anti-virus subscribers in an attempt to steal personal information. Do not click and always make payment through your Norton profile and not through your email address. Maintain a high level of safety and vigilance.

BUMP!!!!

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Presumably, most bitcoiners or crypto enthusiast uses their phones more frequent than they do use their laptops. Why am I saying this,it's just using myself as a case study and the gadgets in question (Phones and laptops). There portability and how your bond to be more frequently with one than the other.

It's more easier to access your phone where ever you are with lots of comfort than you would do with your laptop hence, the phone needs a lot of protecting as well and at times, it's got lots of apps that isn't functional to our crypto course and yet, we barely care about an anti virus for any phone protection. It's always been about the PCs and that's how the mentality grew.

Phones need anti viruses too especially one with lots of apps and encounters a lot of ads view and pop ups, you never know when you might click what isn't what it should be and have your device infected. Always let the "do not allow the installation of apps from unknown source" on. It could be the best chance to safety you've got.

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Quote from: bob123 on January 05, 2021, 11:56:51 AM

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If you have a secondary smartphone it can be used as hardware wallet too and we never have to connect that device to internet to make transactions.

This would be a way to implement an air-gapped cold wallet setup. That's not the same as a hardware wallet.

A hardware wallet is meant to be secure when used with compromised device as it stores the keys securely. This can't be sad about a standard smartphone.

An air-gapped setup definitely isn't worse, but actually more secure, when used correctly, but it has other advantages and isn't a hardware wallet.

Probably I meant to say that you can use it is secured wallet like a hardware wallet. Cheesy

A smartphone connected to the internet can never be considered as secure no matter how keen we are when clicking the links and installing apps so the best choice is hardware wallet which is cheaper than buying a cheap android and using it for air gapped wallet.

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Quote from: Findingnemo on January 05, 2021, 11:07:49 AM

If you have a secondary smartphone it can be used as hardware wallet too and we never have to connect that device to internet to make transactions.

This would be a way to implement an air-gapped cold wallet setup. That's not the same as a hardware wallet.

A hardware wallet is meant to be secure when used with compromised device as it stores the keys securely. This can't be sad about a standard smartphone.

An air-gapped setup definitely isn't worse, but actually more secure, when used correctly, but it has other advantages and isn't a hardware wallet.

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Quote from: Findingnemo on January 05, 2021, 02:29:39 AM

Clone and fake apps are the ones stealing crypto assets from the users so spending our money on Anti virus and feel like we are completely safe is also stupidity so we should be aware all the time or better keep crypto wallets on secondary smartphones and never install any apps other than stocks and wallets.

devices that are always connected to the internet have a very high risk of being hacked. Even if you have a secondary smartphone and never installed anything, when it is targeted on your local network or on a public network it will still be hacked. All systems are not safe.
A good and safer option for now is to store assets on hardware wallets such as ledge, trezor etc.

never use an unknown public network because there will be many risks.

Almost every device connected to internet are prone to hack but it doesn't because every devices can be hacked.Only we will be hacked if we give an opportunity for the hacker to let in to our device which can be anything like a by installing an unknown apps, using public network which aren't protected,etc.

If you have a secondary smartphone it can be used as hardware wallet too and we never have to connect that device to internet to make transactions.Make the second one as offline air gapped wallet then pair the wallet on watch only mode on your primary mobile.

Someone actually made a guide regarding this, if I can able to find it will leave the link here.

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