Smarthphones need AV too?

[chimpy]

I know this is for PCs but I thought this the best place to ask, I am getting my first smartphone next month and looking through the aps for android I noticed a few AV's, I suppose this makes sense after all they link up to the net so why not, but asking friends and family no one has a AV on their phone, some said it was not needed and the threat over blown (I will admit I didn't even know there was a threat) and others said they felt it slowed browsing down.

So does anyone have a smartphone and what is their opinions on the need for a AV for it?

Thanks.

[Firefox]

I have AV on my smart phone, it is also an android, I use Lookout (free version is ok with me).

[chimpy]

Is it really that big a issue with smartphones being infected?

[mountaintree16]

http://nakedsecurity.sophos.com/?s=smartphone&x=0&y=0

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/44205768/ns/technology_and_science-security/

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/44493957

[mona7865]

Chimpy, I also have Lookout free installed on my Motorola Defy.

You also might want to take a look a the websites Sho-dan very kindly provided and where you can find some very interesting information :

http://forums.malwar...pic=85976&st=20

[chimpy]

Interesting reads, thanks for that

[sho-dan]

Hello chimpy

What brand and model phone are you getting and do you want to save some money on buying docking accessories for the home. Heres an alternative its called a Plate Stand Display Easel to hold your phone and its inexpensive/many colors and styles.

[chimpy]

Thank you sho-dan, I am getting a HTC so I will take a look at those