I recently found out about a vulnerability on older versions of Android called SOP bypass. I am included among those likely affected, as my Android version is 4.2.2. I use a non-Google tablet, so no auto update. My tablet has no option for cellular data; I get my internet via WiFi connection to my hotspot, further putting me at risk. I read that even if I use a safe browser, apps that use Webview to render internet data still put me at risk. Google has said it's up to the device manufacturers to supply patches, and near as I can tell, mine doesn't have one. I searched avg to see if their products, which I have, protect against this problem. I can't even find mention of the problem, which surprises me given the very real risk it poses. If avg products don't protect me, I either must accept said risk, root my tablet so I can manually update my Android version - very risky, or buy a new tablet that comes with a more recent Android version. I don't have money to upgrade my tablet and I actually like it, so that leaves me only 2 bad options. Please either alay my concerns, or offer a solution I haven't considered, or at least make this issue known. I've had my tablet almost 2 years, and I found out about this purely by chance. I might never have been informed.
Hello, Scott.
Though you are using an older version of Android, you will still receive updates to the AVG virus database. AVG Anti Virus Pro for Android runs silently to protect you from the latest viruses, malware, spyware, unsafe apps and settings, unwanted callers, and other nasty threats. If you still need any assistance, please submit your query to our Android support team to assist you further.
Please visit http://avgclick.me/AVGtechnical and fill out your details, select OS as Android then the name of AVG program that you are using and in description, please explain about your issue in detail and finally click on Email option. The AVG mobile team will reply to you via email with a resolution.
Hello, Scott.
Though you are using an older version of Android, you will still receive updates to the AVG virus database. AVG Anti Virus Pro for Android runs silently to protect you from the latest viruses, malware, spyware, unsafe apps and settings, unwanted callers, and other nasty threats. If you still need any assistance, please submit your query to our Android support team to assist you further.
Please visit http://avgclick.me/AVGtechnical and fill out your details, select OS as Android then the name of AVG program that you are using and in description, please explain about your issue in detail and finally click on Email option. The AVG mobile team will reply to you via email with a resolution.
Scott, If applicable… Please note that this Community deals mainly with the technical queries regarding AVG Windows products. AVG Android support is provided through email only.
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