ウイルスブロック App

ウイルスブロックは、スマートフォンを悪意のあるアプリや危険なウェブサイトから守り、安心感を提供するアプリです。このアプリは、auの契約がないお客様でも利用することができます。auスマートパスアプリをインストールし、au IDでログインする必要があります。Google Playからauスマートパスアプリの最新バージョンをダウンロードしてください。また、スマートフォンのバッテリーセーバーや省電力モードをオンにすると、アプリを安定して使用することができませんので、オフにしてください。Android OS 10以降のデバイスをご使用のお客様は、auスマートパスアプリに電話の権限が必要です。設定→アプリと通知→すべてのアプリの表示→auスマートパス→許可から設定してください。Virus Blockは、お客様のスマートフォンを守ります。

Features of ウイルスブロック

- Fraudulent application countermeasures: This feature checks in real-time when installing apps and prevents unauthorized apps from being installed. It can also detect and delete malicious files that exist in all storage areas of the device.

- Location information permission acquisition: Enabling the [Location] permission allows the app to perform Wi-Fi safety checks, especially when using banking applications via a Wi-Fi connection. This permission is not used to acquire GPS location information. It is recommended to enable this permission if you use Wi-Fi connections for applications such as banking.

- App authority check: This feature determines the behavior and data communication destinations of apps. If there is a risk of personal information leakage, a warning will be sent.

- Web threat countermeasures: Virus Block blocks access to web threats, including phishing sites. The latest update has added support for the LINE app.

- Use of Accessibility features: To access certain features in Virus Blocker, you must grant permissions in the Accessibility settings. This includes displaying detection results of apps on Android 10 or higher, performing URL reputation checks, and blocking unsafe URLs in the browser app.

- Payment protection function: This function ensures the safety of online transactions conducted through banking or shopping apps by checking the device, communication environment, and app safety.

FAQ

1. Why is the web threat protection suddenly disabled?

The issue may occur if the "Accessibility" feature required for Web Threat Protection is not available from Virus Blocker. We are currently investigating this problem. Please update to the latest version of the app and check if the issue is resolved by enabling or disabling the accessibility settings and restarting your device.

2. What does the "Location information" permission do?

Enabling the "Location" permission allows the app to perform Wi-Fi safety checks, especially for banking applications using Wi-Fi connections. It is not used to acquire GPS location information. We recommend enabling this permission if you use Wi-Fi connections for banking applications, but other protection functions will still work even if this permission is not enabled.

3. How does the app protect against fraudulent applications?

Virus Blocker checks in real-time when installing apps and prevents unauthorized apps from being installed. It can also detect and delete malicious files in all storage areas of your device.

Editor's Note

Virus Block is an essential app for smartphone users, providing protection against malicious apps and dangerous websites. With features such as fraud application countermeasures, web threat countermeasures, and payment protection, this app ensures the security and safety of online transactions. The ability to check app behavior and data communication destinations adds an extra layer of security and peace of mind. The recent addition of support for popular apps like LINE further enhances the app's usefulness. Overall, Virus Block is a must-have app to keep your smartphone safe and secure.