When we buy a Windows computer, the first thing we do is install a antivirus to make sure we don't have problems with malware and malicious software. And it may seem logical to many that when we buy a Android mobile let's do our own.
But, is it really necessary that we install an antivirus on our smartphone? In this article we are going to analyze if this type of applications are essential in a android device.
Do I install an antivirus on Android or not?
About 10 million viruses for Android
According to studies conducted by security experts, there are some 10 million de applications malicious for Android, which make us run the risk of our smartphone being infected by a virus. It may seem like a very high figure, which would make us think that it is absolutely essential to install an antivirus, but the reality is that, compared to more than 550 million viruses that exist for Windows, this figure is practically ridiculous, and the reality is that being affected by a virus on Android is really difficult.
Viruses are found in dubious applications
Unlike in Windows, in Android it is difficult for us to install a virus simply by accessing a wrong website or opening a wrong email.
The most common way to infect our Android with malware is by downloading applications from dubious sources, which are the most commonly loaded with malware.
Always download from the Google Play Store, the best security measure
If we have said that most viruses come from applications, the ideal is to download all our apps, always from reliable application stores.
Therefore, the best security measure is do not download applications that come from outside the Google Play Store. The Google app store requires developers to pass security tests before accepting their entry into the app store, so here it is difficult for us to find any infected with viruses.
Having an antivirus on our smartphone can be interesting, but it is not 100% necessary, if we never download applications from sites that we have no knowledge of.
Have you ever had problems with viruses on your Android mobile? Do you think it is interesting to have an antivirus, or on the contrary do you think it is unnecessary? In the comments section at the bottom of the page, you can leave us your opinion about this topic.