Although iPhones do not suffer from viruses as often as PCs, they are not immune. They are susceptible to being infected by malware, phishing scams, and much more. This list of the best iphone antivirus apps offers options for securing, scanning and protecting your iOS device from online threats like websites that phish, insecure public Wi-Fi, apps that steal data web trackers and much more.
Apple has created its operating system (OS) that runs on iPhones and iPads, to be one of most secure OSes for mainstream use. This is because of Apple’s strict app vetting process that requires developers to submit security details on their apps before being approved to run on Apple products. The hardware design lets each app to be run in an sandboxed zone that blocks the app from accessing other files or apps. This is in part due to the low demand for mobile malware from cyber criminals who prefer to attack Android smartphones (71% of the market) or desktop computers that run Windows (10%).
In addition to blocking and detecting iPhone viruses, the most effective iphone antivirus applications also offer advanced Internet security features like a firewall, VPN and data loss protection. The best iOS virus scanners also have a slim footprint, meaning they won’t slow down your device or use too much of your data plan.
For example Norton’s iPhone antivirus provides real-time virus scanning and a comprehensive dashboard of your iPhone’s security. It also blocks phishing sites and protects you from spam calendar invites with malicious hyperlinks. In addition, it can remotely secure or wipe your phone in the event that it is lost or stolen. Another good option is Avira that includes malware detection and password management, a VPN and photo cleaning tools. Both offer generous money-back guarantees.
