Clean Master and Security Master

bharat bhatnagar · Sep 7, 2018

Both Clean Master and Security Master offer real-time virus
protection. I want to install both these apps on my mobile. But, I am
concerned that the simultaneous running of 2 antivirus engines may
lead to conflicts or problems of any other kind. It is a well-known
fact that PC users are advised not to install 2 antivirus programs on
their machines.

I need your advice. Can both Clean Master and Security Master run
simultaneously without causing any problems to the mobile system?.
Also, will the 2 antivirus engines interfere with each other's
functioning?

I would be obliged if you could send the reply as soon as possible. I
am dying to install and start using such wonderful apps on my mobile.

psionandy · Sep 7, 2018

Having been aware of issues with CleanMaster and other applications by the same company, i no longer allow them on any device i use.

Hadron · Sep 7, 2018

I've never heard of Security Master, but would never install anything from Cheetah Mobile on my phone. They are essentially a data-mining company, selling their users' information to advertisers (i.e. spammers). That's where their revenue comes from. A security app has access to everything on your device, so while I don't allow anything from CM on my devices a security app from them is the last thing I'd install.

To be honest, unless you are going around downloading from dodgy websites you are unlikely to need either. There are no viruses for Android (a "virus" is a self-propagating malware), just trojans (malware that hides inside an app you innocently install), so if you are sensible in what you install and where from the risk is extremely low. But if you feel the need for such reassurance I'd stick to companies with an established reputation (MalwareBytes, Avast or one of those) rather than some outfit like that.

bharat bhatnagar · Sep 8, 2018

Hadron said:
I've never heard of Security Master, but would never install anything from Cheetah Mobile on my phone. They are essentially a data-mining company, selling their users' information to advertisers (i.e. spammers). That's where their revenue comes from. A security app has access to everything on your device, so while I don't allow anything from CM on my devices a security app from them is the last thing I'd install.

To be honest, unless you are going around downloading from dodgy websites you are unlikely to need either. There are no viruses for Android (a "virus" is a self-propagating malware), just trojans (malware that hides inside an app you innocently install), so if you are sensible in what you install and where from the risk is extremely low. But if you feel the need for such reassurance I'd stick to companies with an established reputation (MalwareBytes, Avast or one of those) rather than some outfit like that.

Thank you so much for the information. Much appreciated.

bharat bhatnagar · Sep 8, 2018

psionandy said:
Having been aware of issues with CleanMaster and other applications by the same company, i no longer allow them on any device i use.

Thank you so much.

dontpanicbobby · Sep 21, 2018

I haven't been redirected in awhile. I think Google fixed that Webpage wise anyway.

What's the Security app about?

lvt · Sep 22, 2018

If you install apps from Playstore and have your apps regularly updated, you are probably safe. An antivirus app would only consumes more battery and cpu resource.

ThePhizzle · Sep 22, 2018

Said to be snake oil apk.
Warning may steal users private data for profitable gain.

Stevenapp22 · Sep 24, 2018

Better to use 1 antivirus application only. It is true that if we use 2 applications simultaneously it can be a conflict, my suggestion is to use a clean master that has been proven and has a lot of members. Thanks

psionandy · Sep 24, 2018

Stevenapp22 said:
Better to use 1 antivirus application only. It is true that if we use 2 applications simultaneously it can be a conflict, my suggestion is to use a clean master that has been proven and has a lot of members. Thanks

A lot of members have found that CleanMaster should NOT be used on a device.

I found it extremely misleading in what it claimed to do, and found that performance and stability imcreased after i stopped using it.

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