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Occasional Contributor
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Registered: ‎08-01-2010

I'm new to tablets. Do you need anti-virus?

Respected Contributor
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Registered: ‎03-09-2010

The iPad doesn't need one. I'm not sure about Android tablets.

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Registered: ‎12-22-2013

Most places i've read say you don't need one. I don't have one on my android tablet.

Esteemed Contributor
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Registered: ‎03-09-2010
On 1/25/2014 jadakish said:

Most places i've read say you don't need one. I don't have one on my android tablet.

I have Norton anti-virus software for Android on my smartphone, and a tablet.

Super Contributor
Posts: 285
Registered: ‎03-09-2010

Here's information that will help you decide whether to protect your Android device from malware attacks:

http://howto.cnet.com/8301-11310_39-57615162-285/protect-your-android-device-from-malware/