Do You Need Antivirus on Your Phone? | What the Tech?

WHAT THE TECH? Smartphone anti-virus

But that doesn’t mean smartphones are perfectly safe. It just means the biggest threats today are different from the ones we worried about years ago.

Do you need antivirus on your phone? | What the Tech?

@keyframes spin { 0% { transform:rotate(0deg); } 100% { transform:rotate(360deg); } } Do you need an antivirus program on your phone? | What the Tech?Here's a look at that and some possible programs that could help. ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (WHAT THE TECH?) — With so many scams and viruses, it probably feels like you need an anti-virus program on your smartphone but do you really? Viewer Linda asks, “I know I probably need a virus protector on my phone…

What the Tech: Antivirus Software for Smartphone

CHARLOTTE, NC — For years, people were told the first thing they needed on a new computer was antivirus software. So it makes sense that many smartphone users assume the same rule applies to phones. Some people do need an antivirus app, but most people do not. Our consumer technology reporter Jamey Tucker takes a closer look.

What The Tech: Is an anti-virus software needed for smartphones?

BY JAMEY TUCKER, Consumer Tech Reporter For years, people were told the first thing they needed on a new computer was antivirus software. So it makes sense that many smartphone users assume the same rule applies to phones. A viewer recently asked a question a lot of people are wondering: “I know I probably need a virus protector on my phone, but I don’t know what to use and how do I know they are not a scam?” The short answer: most people do not…