“That’s why we have focused on the best anti-theft solution currently available on the market. “I’d say that the biggest risk is that someone will get access to your device (either you lose your device or it’s stolen),” said Gahura. When asked about the biggest risk to Android users, and the main incentive to download a security app, he also concurred that viruses aren’t the greatest threat. We also spoke to Jan Gahura, Director of Non-Windows products at Avast and he suggested that the real benefit of Avast! Mobile Security goes beyond the antivirus features. Such packages often include easy-to-use backup features for user’s data, remote wipe in case the phone gets lost, etc.” “So a stand-alone AV is not yet required at all times, but it is a good-to-have feature as part of a bigger package. “Antivirus is usually only one component of the offered Android protection packages,” said Marx.

To have a smartphone in your pocket without a remote wipe possibility is a dangerous thing.

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