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Virus Protection:

Feb 25, 2014 10:04AM PST

I have a Samsung Galaxy 3 10.1 Tablet. I would like to know if I need any Virus protection for banking or anything like that ? I have Norton on my laptop, but was wondering if tablets need protection.. Thanks for any answers..

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OK, first we need a virus.
Feb 25, 2014 10:10AM PST

I haven't found one yet. Yes there is some BAD apps out there but you would have to find and install them.

Can you share what virus you have found for Android?
Bob

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Do you have Norton antivirus or
Mar 12, 2014 10:42PM PDT

Norton 360? Norton 360 allows installs on up to 5 devices which can be Windows, Mac, Android or IOS. 360 runs about 70.00 and AV allows only one PC or device for 29.

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Well I saw an add for McAffee
Feb 26, 2014 3:03AM PST

Security Suite on the play store and Itunes for free. I dowlnload and install yesterday on my Mote 3 phone. I did notice when i log into my work non-secure free it prompts me that it's non-secure and with checks boxes do i want to continue yes or no then a remember selection box. Well it's doesn't remember and I have to say yes all the time.

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Reply Virus Protection
Mar 6, 2014 10:58AM PST

Welcome, review of antivirus software, you should choose the airline started today as avg, avart or bkav it would be better for protecting your computer.
Wish you success.