Does the Lumia 950 XL need antivirus or security installed?

[Windows Central Question]

does lumia 950 XL need antivirus or security installed

Is it important to install antivirus and security software on a Windows 10 phone
like a pc running windows would have .

 

[charlatan1978]

Re: does lumia 950 XL need antivirus or security installed

Short answer.....no.

 

[jesusfreak420]

Re: does lumia 950 XL need antivirus or security installed

No, you'll be fine without it. ☺

 

[speccy]

Re: does lumia 950 XL need antivirus or security installed

Is it necessary on an Android device if you install only apps from the store? I always used to install AV on my Android devices in the past...

 

[jesusfreak420]

Re: does lumia 950 XL need antivirus or security installed

Is it necessary on an Android device if you install only apps from the store? I always used to install AV on my Android devices in the past...

I always played it safe and had an AV when I used Android, but I know many people who don't.