Google's Android security chief: Don't bother with anti-virus.

Discussion in 'malware problems & news' started by Minimalist, Jul 9, 2014.

Thread Status:
Not open for further replies.
  1. Minimalist

    Minimalist Registered Member

    Joined:
    Jan 6, 2014
    Posts:
    14,881
    Location:
    Slovenia, EU
    http://nakedsecurity.sophos.com/201...ef-dont-bother-with-anti-virus-is-he-serious/
     
  2. Veeshush

    Veeshush Registered Member

    Joined:
    Mar 16, 2014
    Posts:
    643
    I love how that's also the stance of every single company that has a product when you ask about another product from another company. "You don't need their junk, you only need our junk!"
     
  3. SweX

    SweX Registered Member

    Joined:
    Apr 21, 2007
    Posts:
    6,429
    They sound a little like Apple during the time they more or less said OS X was immune to malware so don't bother. But they thankfully don't say that anymore, i'm sure Google will open their eyes eventually.
     
  4. Gullible Jones

    Gullible Jones Registered Member

    Joined:
    May 16, 2013
    Posts:
    1,466
    I wish people would stop assuming that "vulnerable to malware" automatically implies "needs third-party antivirus software."
     
  5. guest

    guest Guest

    Too bad, people don't want to stop. :D
     
  6. agoretsky

    agoretsky Eset Staff Account

    Joined:
    Apr 4, 2006
    Posts:
    4,033
    Location:
    California
    Hello,

    I responded in a parallel discussion over in the ESET Forum, in case anyone's interested in that response: Mobile Anti-Virus "Not Needed".

    In short, I suppose it comes down to whose opinion you trust more when it comes to your security and privacy: Google or your security software vendor.

    Regards,

    Aryeh Goretsky
     
  7. TheWindBringeth

    TheWindBringeth Registered Member

    Joined:
    Feb 29, 2012
    Posts:
    2,171
    I think we can distill it further. I'd say it comes down to whether consumers (individuals, businesses, ...) recognize how critical it is that they, themselves, be able to have and practically apply their own opinions. Which is to say, be able to control which vendors, tools, addons, services... if any... are involved and in what specific ways they are involved. Without this, we simply cannot have security in any meaningfully comprehensive sense of that word.
     
Thread Status:
Not open for further replies.
  1. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register.
    By continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies.