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deano87

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Registered: 21st Oct 06
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2nd Jan 13 at 21:40

So is smartphone internet security really needed these days?

I bank with Barclays and so get free Kaspersky for 3 PCs and free mobile software. Everytime I use their banking app it tells me that I haven't got anything installed.

Is it worth it? I've never really seen the point but just wondered what opinions are on here?!

Cavey

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2nd Jan 13 at 21:48

Same as on a PC really, as long as you're not an idiot, I don't think its needed

pow

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2nd Jan 13 at 22:03

Behave Deano

just don't download shitty apps from the play store

Steve

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3rd Jan 13 at 01:09

Waste if time imo

Sam

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3rd Jan 13 at 11:13

I use an iPhone that isn't jailbroken, so no I don't need it.

Bart

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3rd Jan 13 at 11:56

I think it will be required in years to come, maybe 5+ but not at the moment.

When more phones are using NFC etc, they may even have firewall apps etc.

Balling

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3rd Jan 13 at 12:10

quote:
Originally posted by Bart
I think it will be required in years to come, maybe 5+ but not at the moment.

People said that five years ago...

The way things work today developers are pretty quick to close any holes as soon as they are discovered and exploited.

I haven't used any dedicated security software for nearly six years.

A2H GO

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3rd Jan 13 at 12:41

quote:
Originally posted by Balling

quote:
Originally posted by Bart
The way things work today developers are pretty quick to close any holes as soon as they are discovered and exploited.

If the exploits aren't already sold off that is.