Do I need Antivirus protection for my iPhone?

Do I need Anti Virus protection for my iphone 14 plus


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iPhone 14 Plus, iOS 17

Posted on Feb 27, 2024 4:33 PM

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Posted on Feb 27, 2024 5:00 PM

jo-anne133 wrote:

Do I need Anti Virus protection for my iphone 14 plus


Anti-malware prevention, detection, and removal is already built into iPhone.


There is no need to add any additional apps.


Unfortunately for these discussions, too many of the add-on “security” apps available for various platforms can themselves contain “surprises” including malware-ish behaviors.

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Feb 27, 2024 5:00 PM in response to jo-anne133

jo-anne133 wrote:

Do I need Anti Virus protection for my iphone 14 plus


Anti-malware prevention, detection, and removal is already built into iPhone.


There is no need to add any additional apps.


Unfortunately for these discussions, too many of the add-on “security” apps available for various platforms can themselves contain “surprises” including malware-ish behaviors.

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