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Configure Android Client Antivirus Settings

 

The Android antivirus provides real-time protection against malware and malicious apps. You can also launch on-demand scans on Android devices from Endpoint Manager.


The antivirus settings area lets you configure whether threats are automatically removed or handled manually.

  • Automatic Response - You have the choice to auto-uninstall or ignore the threat. If you choose ‘Ignore’ then the item will appear in the current malware list (‘Security Sub-Systems’ > ‘Antivirus’ > ‘Current Malware List’).
  • Manual Control - All threats are ignored on the device. You can manage these ignored threats at ‘Security Sub-Systems’ > ‘Antivirus’ > ‘Current Malware List’.


      Configure antivirus settings

        • Click 'Settings' > 'Portal Set-Up' > 'Client Settings'
        • Click 'Android' > 'Antivirus'




          The current antivirus settings are displayed.
          • Click the edit button   at the top to modify settings



             

            Android Client Antivirus Settings - Table of Parameters

            Parameter

            Description

            Virus Reaction

            Choose the type of action taken if malware is discovered on the device. The options are:


            1) Manual control - Discovered malware is ignored and its details are sent to Endpoint Manager (current malware list and Android threat history). No alerts are shown on the device.

            • You must enable ‘Terminate Malware’ in the Android profile if you also want stop the malware running.
            • Click ‘Configuration Templates’ > ‘Profiles’ > open your Android profile > Open or add the ‘Antivirus’ section.

            2) Automatic response - Two options are available.

            • Uninstall:
            • Knox devices - Applications with viruses or infected files on the devices and from the SD card are deleted without any alert on the device.
            • Non-Knox devices - An alert is shown to the user on the device for removal of malware. Infected files on the SD card are deleted without any alert.
            • Ignore:


          • Click 'Save' for your settings to take effect.