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Offline Liza

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Kindle Fire AV
« on: January 02, 2012, 07:46:52 AM »
Santa brought me a Fire for XMas.  I am planning on using public wifis. What security should I install? 

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Re: Kindle Fire AV
« Reply #1 on: January 02, 2012, 10:50:05 AM »
In my opinion, there isn't (yet) any good news about the kindle fire, nor are there any very good security application(s) available. I personally would recommend not using it...at least not until Amazon makes some impressive changes.

You can read about the security concerns Here, and Here.

There are a couple improvements though I would still not want to use it myself. You can read about the improvements Here...and be sure to download the updates Here.

Sorry I don't have anything else I can say about it that might make you feel safe using it, but with all the information available, I would certainly hesitate to use it.
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Re: Kindle Fire AV
« Reply #2 on: January 02, 2012, 07:55:07 PM »
Have already addressed those issues, password protect amazon and wifi, using opera browser.  Thanks anyway.

If anyone has answer to my AV question would appreciate it.
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Re: Kindle Fire AV
« Reply #3 on: January 02, 2012, 08:12:54 PM »
To my understanding, Kindle Fire is based on the linux kernel so there would be no antivirus product necessary. It also, as I understand, uses a sandbox keeping the Operating system distant from any running applications. The more worrisome security issue would be, I think, the necessity to have an active amazon account with CREDIT CARD information setup for purchases with just one click.

You might be fine using it, but if you lose it or if is stolen then you might be minus more than the kindle fire...it just might be kindling for a much larger fire.
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Re: Kindle Fire AV
« Reply #4 on: January 07, 2012, 12:50:38 PM »
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I think, the necessity to have an active amazon account with CREDIT CARD information setup for purchases with just one click.
Yes but I have password protected my one click account and my wifi access with different passwords.  I have also used a prepaid card as my credit card. 

Thanks for the other info. 
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Re: Kindle Fire AV
« Reply #5 on: January 07, 2012, 03:16:38 PM »
Sounds like you've done your homework. Although passwords can be stolen along with credit cards, it makes good sense to use a prepaid card. If they don't require any balance then I would use it and just leave the empty card number to keep them satisfied...but you've probably already thought of that too.  :t
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