Do I need to install antivirus on the tablet

Currently, the tablet is very surprising popularity among the many users of these devices. More about protect your device from virus and other threats? However, there are those who believe that anti-virus on the tablet is not needed. Let's try to figure out if you need a tablet for antivirus?
   
The answer to this question depends on the type of operating system, because each virus is created under certain operating systems.

Most models of tablets running mobile operating system Android, but also have a tablet with Windows and iOS.

Tablets running Windows

About Windows speak in detail is not necessary. This is the most popular operating system, and the vast majority of viruses are written just for her. So if your tablet is running Windows, you definitely need to install anti-virus. Otherwise, the risk of infection is very high.

For tablets with Windows 8 operations system may already be integrated antivirus, called Windows Defender. In this case it is not necessary any more to set the plate.

At the same time, a similar program Windows Defender in Windows 7 is not a full-fledged anti-virus program. In addition, it is necessary to install antivirus software, for example, Microsoft Security Essentials.

Anti-virus programs require periodic updates of virus definitions and spyware. To do this, they need to connect to the Internet and, most importantly, they will use when updating traffic. This should be remembered when the tablet is connected to the Internet, where the cost of Internet service depends on the amount of data downloaded.

Tablets running IOS

Running IOS devices work only from Apple. Built-in resources of the operating system provide a high level of protection, and viruses under this system virtually none. Therefore, install anti-virus does not make sense.

But there is one thing. Less protected iPad with modified IOS. To lift the restrictions laid down in the license IOS, many users to jailbreak (from the English). On the one hand extends the jailbreak iPad, but on the other hand allows complete access to the file system iPad. In this case, the license agreement is violated, and the owner of an Apple device is disqualified for technical support and warranty.

Operation Jailbreak opens up access to the file system is not only the owner of the device, but also an opportunity uninvited guests, such as Trojans. IOS violated anti-virus protection with all the ensuing consequences.

Thus, it should be remembered, IOS - well protected internal resources from viruses and spyware if a licensed version of IOS, but not modified.

Tablets running Android

Closer look at the Android-tablet. Most users of such devices believe that antivirus is not required. This is partially true, but with an important condition - all programs should be installed exclusively from Google Play.

However, many ignore these conditions and download programs and games from unofficial catalogs. Most often it is already compromised "patched" applications, so this software is sometimes hidden Trojan.

Trojan on the tablet is able to keep track of your personal data, such as authorization data of social networks, passwords and other e-wallet. As a result of this malicious code, help the attacker to steal money from the account or secretly send premium SMS.

The Android operating system is renowned for its reliability. And it turns out, if you follow safety by installing applications only from official sources, then, in principle, the device safe. But it is better to be safe and install antivirus software, especially if young children use the device. Also useful would be a bonus to the antivirus module "antitheft", because the risk of losing the tablet higher than infect it with a virus.

Conclusions:

    On tablets running Windows definitely need to put antivirus.
    IOS - well protected internal resources, if it is a licensed version, not modified.
    And on the Android-tablet can do without anti-virus with the right approach, but better to be safe.