How To Check An IPhone For Viruses, Do You Need An Antivirus On IPhone

2024 Author: Bailey Albertson | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 12:53

Back to the iOS security issue

Since the advent of smartphones, the issue of mobile security has remained open. Each user seeks to protect himself from problems with the storage and transfer of important information, violation of the privacy of his manipulations on the Internet and just wants to keep the device in working order. However, for Apple technology, there are some features that must be considered when organizing protection against intruders.

Content

• 1 Do I need an antivirus for iOS devices

• 2 How to scan a device for malware

  2.1 Some features of the program for iPhone, iPad, iPod touch

• 3 Viruses on iOS

  3.1 Video: Virus on iPhone and iPad - iOS Viruses

• 4 MVD virus on iPhone / iPad

  4.1 Video: treatment of the MVD virus on Apple iPhone or iPad

Do I need an antivirus for iOS devices

Antivirus as we are accustomed to does not exist for iOS software. The answer to this question is simple: you don't need an antivirus for iOS. There are several reasons for this:

1. All well-known manufacturers are not engaged in the development and release of antivirus software for iOS devices. This is due to the fact that the protection of other mobile platforms is much more relevant and promising.
2. Viruses for this type of devices have a completely different purpose in contrast to malicious programs written for Windows and Android. They exist to steal money, passwords and similar private user data. The threat from their presence on the network for the owner of the Apple device is small. Banal caution with the choice of downloaded programs and visited sites will protect you from a wide range of virus programs.

3. The risk of being hit by any malicious program is also reduced due to the principle of building the system itself. iOS is closed to many utilities. One application cannot freely influence the action of another, and this is the basis for the action of a malicious program. Therefore, during the entire existence of the system, so few viruses have been written for the iOS platform. Still, such programs exist, and cases of damage to mobile devices have been registered in different countries. It is possible that the user of the newest version of the operating system will not become a victim of a well-planned web attack or theft of funds from his accounts.

   

   Viruses on mobile devices are most often created not to disrupt the system, but to steal passwords from payment systems and personal data

How to check your device for malware

To begin with, iOS is recognized as the most secure operating system in existence. Of course, we take into account the fact that the iPad operating system originated from macOS X, so this statement also applies to this class of devices. Therefore, the question about antivirus for Apple technology is absurd. However, there is a special program for iOS on the network called VirusBarrier. And it's better to call it not an antivirus, but a utility to protect the system from malware.

VirusBarrier protects iOS system from malware

The program is designed to scan mail traffic, file resources (for example, DropBox), to which the user has access. VirusBarrier differs from any classic antivirus in that it does not automatically start and scan on a schedule. The reason for this is the peculiarity of the system architecture.

Some features of the program for iPhone, iPad, iPod touch

Despite the lack of basic Windows functions, VirusBarrier still knows a lot:

• scanning as needed files on the device or sent by mail;
• checking iOS for viruses and detecting malicious programs of other operating systems;
• detection of spyware, Trojans, Adware, keyloggers, Malware, etc.;
• checking archives for malicious programs;
• partial recovery of damaged files;
• scanning storages, downloaded files from Safari, Internet resources containing user data remotely;
• checking sites for the content of malicious code.

The program is updated automatically, and it runs in the background and at the user's request.

There are special versions of the program for iPhone, iPad, iPod touch

Even if a user receives a virus by mail, saves it on his device, and then uses it on a Windows computer, this virus will be recognized as soon as it is connected to the PC. No computer is complete without a comprehensive antivirus in our time. Therefore, it will not be difficult for the user to detect and remove a virus that has been on the Apple device for some time.

Buying antivirus software from the App Store is one of the mistakes made out of ignorance. And creating an antivirus for iOS devices is a trick of the manufacturer or a very thoughtful marketing ploy.

IOS viruses

The existence of viruses for the iPhone is very controversial. Official confirmation of their discovery took place, but it was so long ago that no one is now able to remember. IOS versions that had vulnerabilities for such programs have long been out of use. In addition, there are no descriptions of viruses on the Internet, or all programs are described in general terms, without specifics. However, at the moment, no one denies the existence of viruses for iOS. You can counteract them by observing the simplest precautionary rules:

• periodically update the operating system;
• do not install jailbreak and suspicious programs from various online stores and unverified sources;
• be wary of installing various profiles from unverified sites;
• do not follow the links sent to you;
• protect Apple ID using double identification method (the first thing that can be lost by a user during any attack is a password);

• set a password on the device.

  

  The issue of the security of the iOS operating system is not particularly relevant, however, when working, it is recommended to take a number of preventive measures for your own peace of mind

Video: virus on iPhone and iPad - iOS viruses

Ministry of Internal Affairs virus on iPhone / iPad

Despite the security of the iOS system, infection of the device with a virus from the Ministry of Internal Affairs has become a common situation. At its core, this is a regular banner ad. Many people have come across such banners on Windows PCs. However, in this case, it is difficult to protect yourself from such programs. The program got its name because of the requirement displayed on the user's screen to transfer funds (or perform some other actions) on behalf of the Ministry of Internal Affairs.

Ministry of Internal Affairs virus blocks work on the device and demands to pay a fine for mythical violations

The main rule that the user must follow is under no circumstances to fulfill the requirements described in the banner. Especially when it comes to transferring funds. Moreover, after payment, the banner will still not disappear from the device screen.

There are several ways to get rid of an ad banner:

1. Complete cleaning of the device, i.e. bringing it to its original (factory) state. Resetting all device settings will erase data completely. Therefore, this method is suitable for those who have a backup stored in the iCloud cloud or on a Mac. You can do a reset through the settings: in the "General" tab at the very bottom of the user menu there is a "Reset" button.

   

   Resetting the device will delete all user data from it

2. Deleting the Safari browser history (which causes the problem with advertising banners) and cookies. This also applies to other browsers available on the device. You can also do this in the settings menu by going to the Safari item and choosing the "Clear history and site data" tab. This method is much easier and just as effective as cleaning the entire device.

   

   Clearing browser history and cookies is equally effective and saves all data on the device

Over time, methods of extorting user data and money change and become more sophisticated. Another option for fraudsters to influence the Apple owner of technology is to extort money for unlocking the iPhone. Having stolen the password and login from the user account, an attacker can freely block the device using the well-known Find iPhone utility. Then a message appears on the phone screen offering help for a reward.

This method is much more effective and, unfortunately, iOS users are increasingly becoming its victims.

Video: treatment of the MVD virus on Apple iPhone or iPad

For a variety of reasons, there is no program that actively interferes with the normal operation of the Apple operating system. Consequently, the creation of antivirus programs does not make any sense and the question of whether an antivirus is needed on iOS is currently irrelevant.