Are Android Viruses and Malwares Really Dangerous?

With the increasing popularity of android smart phones in the market, the number of malware and viruses targeting the android operating system has increased radically. The operating system remains relatively safe if softwares are installed from trustworthy places in the market and web surfing is kept minimum. However installation of third party 'cracked' softwares is the core cause of virus attack on the operating system. As such one should think twice before installing any application from sources which are not trusted and also before clicking any dubious links. Do not get tempted by the features offered by such applications, they will always try to lure you into installing them. But in the end, you won't be enjoying any of the promised benefits but will end up with loads of viruses in your precious phone! To prevent the affect of viruses and other malwares, the role of android anti-virus is indispensable.

There can be no second opinion about the fact that android malwares are indeed dangerous as they intend to steal information from the user. In some cases it has been found that SMS messages were sent to different numbers by malware from a phone that has been affected by it. As malware and virus developers find new and more sophisticated ways everyday to trick the phone users into installing applications with malwares in them, it is becoming increasingly difficult to control the attack of such unwanted programs. The problem is aggravated by constant desire of people to get their hands on the latest applications containing the best possible features.

However these viruses and malwares cannot spread by themselves, the user needs to grant access to them into the operating system. As such they can be resisted to some extent by avoiding installation of applications which are not trusted. However the use of android anti-virus is regarded as the best option. Android anti-virus needs to be installed in the operating system itself and thus it protects it against the malicious attack of viruses and malwares. Some of the best known android anti-virus available in the market today are Dr.Web Anti-virus Light, Lookout Security & Antivirus, AVG Antivirus, NetQin Security & Antivirus, ESET Mobile Security and others.

Hence with the protection of a capable anti-virus accompanied by proper judgement before installing any application, you can keep viruses and malwares at bay from your smart phone! You should download applications only from websites which are well trusted.