Antivirus for Android TV needed?

[nick.connor]

Do I need to install antivirus on a Sony Bravia with Android TV?

[Anonymous]

Hi there

No, not needed.  Just dont install apps that you are not sure where it came from.  But Ive not heard of a virus on  Android platform.

Cheers

[nick.connor · Accepted solution]

Thank you for the promt response.

[pajo100]

I would always recommend using anti virus on anything connected to the Internet.

[Anonymous]

Hi there

Normally I would agree with you.  Firstly I dont think there is an anti-virus/malware app for Android TV.  Secondly, you would have to specifically install a rouge APK or browse dodgy websites via the TV that is capably of delivering a virus payload specific to the Android TV operating system. 

If a virus/malware is man-in-the-middle attack happens on the Android TV, its probably because your home network has been broken into / hacked.  Many routers these days come with Network protection and Anti-virus/malware protection.  Such as mine (Asus DSL-AC68U):

Added to that, some (many?) ISP's these days include network filtering and anti-virus protection from ISP level as well - suggest enabling these as well.

Last bit of advice - ensure that your Wifi password is set and 'strong'

Cheers