Anti virus for iPhone

[chilli pepper]

Can any one recommend a good anti virus for a iPhone thanks lee

 

[haggstock]

The general consensus is that you do not need one, no one I know uses one. If you connect to the internet on unsecured wifi such as coffee shops or pubs etc, you might want to use a VPN service like hotspot ( I use it on my iPad to watch UK TV when I'm working abroad) .earlier this year there was an iOS scare about hijacked accounts , but Apple put that down to people giving away account info after receiving " phishing emails"

 

[bibio1st]

Lee, I've had an iPhone for a couple of years without any problems virus wise, I have had occasional problems with pop ups on this site but admin usually sorts this fairly quickly.

Steve

 

[Deleted member 8214]

AVG have a free one. :thumbs:

 

[banjo298]

Lee I also have used an I phone for over three years without any anti virus software, and have had no problems. I've always been lead to believe it's not necessary with Apple.

 

[kentru]

Can any one recommend a good anti virus for a iPhone thanks lee

All you need to do is be careful.
How secure is iOS, iPhone & iPad - Features - Macworld UK
Ken.

 

[chilli pepper]

Thanks lads

 

[Mostyn]

All you need to do is be careful.
How secure is iOS, iPhone & iPad - Features - Macworld UK
Ken.

Good link Ken, took a bit of reading through. basically, Apple is safe; well safer than other computer systems? just be careful with ouside Wifi connections. No AV Required.

 

[derek1]

As has been said AVG is a good free anti virus cant hurt to download it have used it for years without any
problem

 

[blox119]

There is no risk to you from viruses on an iPhone (or Mac) but there is the potential to pass on a virus to a windows user if you send them an infected file or email.

I wouldn't bother with antivirus on the iPhone, I do run Clam AV on my Mac just to help protect the poor misguided Windows users.