Is it safe with OpenVPN?

[etalkishere]

Hi,

I am a newbie, so please be gentle with me

I recently bought Asus RT-AC68R router and use OpenVPN on my HTC One smartphone. The combination of the right router and a good Android app like OpenVPN Connect definitely makes it worthwhile to do secure connections.

I have a question. I have been hearing a lot about Android is very prone to malware. Every time I installed some app, free or paid, there is warning about the app could access personal space on my phone. So, can an Android app access personal credential setting (user/password) and the .ovpn file that I imported into the OpenVPN Connect app and steal those information to hack into my LAN network?

I am wondering if using Samsung's KNOX technology on a Samsung's smartphone would improve the security? With KNOX, i will install the OpenVPN in the protected space, while other apps are installed in the non-protected space. I am thinking of switching to Galaxy Note 4, when it comes in Sept this year. it will have KNOX installed.

Much thanks in advance.

Peter

[etalkishere]

Anyone? I am very anxious to hear your feedbacks, especially the OpenVPN developers. Please help!

Much thanks in advance.

Peter

[linnea]

You don't have to switch android devices just to have security application. Actually, there are AV mobile application that you can install in your HTC One. There are free AV mobile application and paid AV mobile apps, that can protect your android devices. However, paid AV mobile apps is better because they have anti-theft protection. Regarding open vpn, it is safe since my AV allowed it to be installed.