Best iPhone Antivirus Apps
Although iPhones do not suffer from virus as much as PCs, they are not immune. They can be infected by malware, phishing scams and more. This list of the top iphone antivirus apps includes options for blocking, scanning, and protecting your iOS device from online threats such as scam websites, insecure public WiFI, data-stealing applications, web trackers, and more.
Apple designed the operating system (OS) on its iPhones and iPads to be one of the most secure mainstream OSes out there. This is due to the strict app vetting procedure that requires app developers to submit security details in their applications before they can be approved to run on Apple products. Furthermore, its hardware configuration lets each app be run in a protected environment which blocks it from accessing other apps or files on the device. This is partly due to the comparatively low demand for mobile malware among cyber attackers, who would prefer to attack Android smartphones (which have 71% market share) or desktop computers with Windows (10%).
The best iPhone antivirus apps do more than just block and identify iPhone viruses, but also provide advanced Internet security features, such as firewalls, VPN, and data loss protection. The best iOS virus scanners also have a small footprint, which means they won’t slow down your device or consume too much of your data plan.
Norton’s iPhone antivirus, for instance provides real-time scans of viruses as well as a dashboard that shows the security state of your iPhone. It also blocks phishing sites and safeguards you from spam calendar invites that contain malicious hyperlinks. In addition, it is able to remotely lock or wipe your phone in the event that it is lost or stolen. Another option to consider is Avira that includes malware detection, a password manager, a VPN and photo cleanup tools. Both offer generous money-back guarantees.