[kkelly77]

Got my handset back from VF after repair the other day. The only app I installed since then is Droid Blocker.

Since then I've received 2 notifications on my phone (see image attached). Have I inadvertently installed spyware onto my phone?

[4ndroid]

Uninstall it and then run norton app or lookout security

[subway]

Search the market for Airpush detector . It really needs a sticky at this stage

[kkelly77]

Originally Posted by subway

Search the market for Airpush detector . It really needs a sticky at this stage

Good shout Subway!!!!

Fecking Droid Blocker was the culprit.

[subway]

No bother, seems like more and more apps using this form of advertising. It's a real pain and very intrusive

[denballs]

Originally Posted by kkelly77

Got my handset back from VF after repair the other day. The only app I installed since then is Droid Blocker.

Since then I've received 2 notifications on my phone (see image attached). Have I inadvertently installed spyware onto my phone?

lots of apps do that....it is blockable....if it annoys you...just get their paid version for free......revenge+ no adds

[kkelly77]

I've never seen it before with any other app I've downloaded so was just freaking out when I saw it. All I need now is a decent call blocking app that doesn't include all that spam crap.

[bastados]

Nothing mucks up your phone faster then a few badly chosen apps...I've stopped adding unless I absolutely need them.

[paddyandy]

Are apps. from market only always safe .I avoid 3rd party .

[Wetai]

Originally Posted by paddyandy

Are apps. from market only always safe .I avoid 3rd party .

Not all android apps on the market are legit/safe, Google don't have a QA-style thing for submissions (yet) and the Cost of Entry is cheap. Some 'malware' has been on there in the past, but if it's bad enough/people complain enough Google remove the apps. It's not common enough to really warrant a full-time anti-virus as long as you read the permisions and don't install something that needs full internet access/contacts/SMS if it's a flashlight. [x]

[Achilles]

If you do need antivirus though I use Webroot Mobile Security, the free edition from the marketplace.

Seems to work quite well, I've had issues with lookout in the past draining battery for instance.

[Nothingbetter2d]

avast have a free version for android

[subway]

just to note, none of these antivirus solutions actually check for airpush, do they?
avast definitely doesnt in my experience

[ongarite]

Why this fascination with anti-virus solutions for Android?
Even Google have come out with a statement saying they are completely pointless and useless.

[draffodx]

Yes anti virus is pointless on Android.

Google also have a new thing called the Bouncer which automatically scans the market checking for high risk apps and removing them or flagging them for human review if required.