topic Antivirus for Android TV needed? in Android TV

Antivirus for Android TV needed?

nick.connor — Tue, 22 Mar 2016 15:02:08 GMT

Do I need to install antivirus on a Sony Bravia with Android TV?

Re: Antivirus for Android TV needed?

Anonymous — Tue, 22 Mar 2016 15:25:25 GMT

Hi there

No, not needed. Just dont install apps that you are not sure where it came from. But Ive not heard of a virus on Android platform.

Cheers

Re: Antivirus for Android TV needed?

nick.connor — Tue, 22 Mar 2016 16:29:52 GMT

Thank you for the promt response.

Re: Antivirus for Android TV needed?

pajo100 — Fri, 30 Dec 2016 11:54:18 GMT

I would always recommend using anti virus on anything connected to the Internet.

Re: Antivirus for Android TV needed?

Anonymous — Fri, 30 Dec 2016 14:05:33 GMT

Hi there

Normally I would agree with you. Firstly I dont think there is an anti-virus/malware app for Android TV. Secondly, you would have to specifically install a rouge APK or browse dodgy websites via the TV that is capably of delivering a virus payload specific to the Android TV operating system.

If a virus/malware is man-in-the-middle attack happens on the Android TV, its probably because your home network has been broken into / hacked. Many routers these days come with Network protection and Anti-virus/malware protection. Such as mine (Asus DSL-AC68U):

Added to that, some (many?) ISP's these days include network filtering and anti-virus protection from ISP level as well - suggest enabling these as well.

Last bit of advice - ensure that your Wifi password is set and 'strong'

Cheers