Is there virus protection on iPhone 13?

I am aware of the lockdown mode, but that’s more for hacker or cyber attacks. If there’s no virus setting, is there a virus protection app that works well? (preferably free)

iPhone 13, iOS 17

Posted on Jan 9, 2024 11:00 PM

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Posted on Jan 9, 2024 11:11 PM

You do not need a virus protection app on an iPhone. This is because the iPhone operates in Apple’s closed environment. This makes it nearly impossible for an iPhone to be affected by a virus. You should try and not install any virus protection on your iPhone since those apps will serve a purpose of no value and may get in the way of the iPhone’s performance.


Axel F.

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Jan 9, 2024 11:11 PM in response to Cormac24

You do not need a virus protection app on an iPhone. This is because the iPhone operates in Apple’s closed environment. This makes it nearly impossible for an iPhone to be affected by a virus. You should try and not install any virus protection on your iPhone since those apps will serve a purpose of no value and may get in the way of the iPhone’s performance.


Axel F.

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