Would it be wise to E-Bank on my mobile phone?

Question:

I have just bought the new HTC Hero (G2) phone.

Which comes with Android Operating System and is connected to the net 24/7.

I was told by my operater that this phone doesn't have anti virus software nor does it need one.



I haven't a clue how safe the Android OS is, but with this info.. do you think it would be wise to internet bank on my phone ??

Answer:

The Android OS was originally developed on the Linux OS base and was purchased and further developed by Google in and around 2007. Google have built in certain safeguards, including one which prevents the distribution of adult content (pornography).



I am uncertain whether this is bombproof as far as hacking is concerned, it is not so much a case of antivirus being installed- is there a firewall?? This is far more important if you are using personal info such as banking details.



From a purely personal standpoint- and I may be overcautious- I would never use a mobile phone for anything other than person to person contact with someone that I trust. I do use online services but only through a trusted firewall and with full security in place.



hope this helps. Source(s): 12 years interest in IT Security

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