Is there a free anti-virus for iPhone?
Is there a totally free anti-virus program?
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Loyanetter wrote:
Is there an absolutely free virus removal app, virus scan app, or a virus protection app I can use for my iPhone 12?
What little malware is around is very rare and targeted, based in available information.
Anti-malware detection and removal is built into iOS.
Some of the usual scams use advertisements seeking to convince a user their device is compromised when it isn’t, and seeking to convince the user to DO SOMETHING! and to load some unnecessary or problematic app.
More than a little of the add-on anti-malware — what some of the sketchy ads are advertising — is getting hard to distinguish from malware, too.
Some more general background reading:
Apple Platform Security - Apple Support
If you believe you are at higher risk, there is some guidance here:
About Apple threat notifications and protecting against mercenary spyware - Apple Support
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Why would you need an "anti-virus" for your phone that isn't going to do anything and ask you to pay for nothing every month.
I haven't run anti-virus on a Mac computer in almost 30 years. Anti-virus programs on a Mac are more trouble than they are worth given that there hasn't been a true virus on Macs in decades. The Mac operating system has a lot of security features built in.
loodolif wrote:
Avast, the iPhone is generally well protected
Data sold reportedly included:
- religious beliefs
- health concerns
- political leanings
- locations
- financial status
That collection and sale being a behavior which reeks of being malware?
And “generally well protected”, what was provided above and beyond what the built-in anti-malware provides?
Preferably without added performance or power or stability issues, and preferably without added privacy leaks?
My iPhone 12 Pro Max suddenly started having severe power loss and starts getting hot; not warm; during normal use. I did a FACTORY reset; not settings reset, which I thought wiped the phone; but now the issue seems worse. Phone is in near-mint condition and in a mil-spec case. Never had over heating issue before so this is out of the blue. Also heats up while plugged in.
lyrik69 wrote:
My iPhone 12 Pro Max suddenly started having severe power loss and starts getting hot; not warm; during normal use. I did a FACTORY reset; not settings reset, which I thought wiped the phone; but now the issue seems worse. Phone is in near-mint condition and in a mil-spec case. Never had over heating issue before so this is out of the blue. Also heats up while plugged in.
Go to Settings>Battery>Battery Health. What is the maximum capacity? If it's less than 80%, you need a new battery. If it isn't below 80%, there could still be something wrong. Contact Apple and arrange for them to run diagnostics:
Genius Bar Reservation and Apple Support Options - Apple
This has nothing to do witih malware.
I clicked on some video on facebook by bad…and now im receiving calls from estonia, Sierra Leone and many more. My question is, i moved from android to ios because i had this very problem, and caused several banking details to be exposed.
today its like dejavu, so is apple “safe” as what claimed to be, or is it as screwed up as android.
Do i need a 3rd party antivirus, to secure my fb browsing…etc.
What should I do if phone has virus?
you seem to have long history here, can you explain why not helping the guy asking, just because semantics, the word virus
you know what’s up !!
I was told my phone is infected
I am worried about my phone because all this stuff keeps popping up
Why does iPhone charge for antivirus?
does anyone know of or recommend a good antivirus cleaner for iPhone?
No I don’t have,what should I do?
Is there a free anti-virus for iPhone?