Android has more malware than IOS (iPhone/iPad) apps because it is more open. Apple "curates" the apps that can be sold in the App Store and if they don't follow Apple's programming standards they are not allowed. I would assume this includes a check for any kind of malicious activity, but that sort of thing can be hidden pretty well by a smart programmer. I imagine we will see malware on IOS eventually.
That said, if you only use mainstream apps from well-known publishers, you are going to be safer than if you download every "ooohh, that's cool" game that catches your eye. Allan Michael Canfield <slozuk...@gmail.com> writes: > Anyone? > > Mike > On Dec 3, 2011 5:35 PM, "Michael Canfield" <slozuk...@gmail.com> wrote: > >> I am no computer genius so I have no real clue here. What I have been >> told is that Android doesn't need anti virus software for the same reasons >> as a Mac. Is this true and what are those reasons? >> I use my Android every day, all day for my parts sales and I have no >> problems. It is my only connection with the internet as it will tether the >> pc via usb. With the PC I keep the firewall on and run Malwarebytes and >> Spywareblaster every now and then. With the Mac I just don't seem to have >> to worry about it. >> >> Mike >> > _______________________________________ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > -- 1983 300D 1979 300SD _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
