25 Sep Best iPhone Antivirus Apps
iPhones aren’t immune from viruses even though they don’t suffer as much as PCs. They can be infected by malware, phishing scams and much more. This list of top iphone antivirus applications offers options for scanning, blocking and protecting your iOS device from online threats such as websites that phish, insecure public Wi-Fi, data-stealing applications, web trackers and more.
Apple created the operating system (OS) on its iPhones and iPads to be among the most secure OSes out there. This is due to the strict app vetting procedure that requires app developers to submit security details for their apps before they are allowed to run on Apple products. Furthermore, its hardware configuration allows each app to be run in a protected environment that blocks access to other apps or files on the device. This is partly due to the low demand for mobile malware from cyber criminals, who would rather focus on Android smartphones (which have 71% market share) or desktop computers that run Windows (10%).
In addition to detecting and blocking iPhone viruses, the most effective iphone antivirus apps also provide advanced Internet security features like a firewall, VPN and data loss protection. The best iOS virus scans are also lightweight, so they don’t slow down your device or use up your data plan.
Norton’s iPhone anti-virus, for example provides real-time scans of viruses and an interface that displays the security condition of your iPhone. It also blocks phishing websites and protects you from emails that contain malicious hyperlinks. Additionally, it can remotely secure or wipe your phone if it’s lost or stolen. Avira is another option. It comes with malware detection tools, password management and a VPN along with photo cleanup tools. Both offer generous money-back guarantees.