Sophos Home Premium for Mac review: Up-to-date features at an unbeatable price For features, price-per-computer, and ease of configuration, Sophos comes out on top. Apple iPad users are being offered a security program to scan their new device for vulnerabilities and rogue software should such things emerge as threats. Hailing it as the first iPad 'antivirus.
Hey guys, so today I was reading some articles on Huffington Post on my iPhone. While the website was partially loading, I used my finger to scroll down but instead I accidentally ended up clicking on this ad at the top of the mobile site saying 'Take a survey for a chance to win $1,000'. I never click on these things but this was an accident plus I exited out immediately.
I'm just worried if my iPhone could've been vulnerable to a virus, trojan or any malware. I tried looking for some antivirus programs on the App store but of course I couldn't find anything. I have good faith in the security of Apple's iOS but I'll obviously still worry. Should I be worrying? Plus, does anyone have an idea of why Apple just doesn't want to have an antivirus program available?.even though there is an entire division now at the CIA called EDG (Engineering Development Group) responsible for developing many of the zero day attacks, hacks, Trojans, malware, and viruses specifically targeting the iOS platform and iPhones in particular, because they're used so frequently by business and political leaders.
Vault 7 released by Wikileaks earlier today explains many of the publicly available exploits and hacks developed by the CIA, FBI, and contractors that target each version of iOS. Many of these tools are in the public domain and rely on obfuscation to prevent detection by Apple (and Google). Seems like a perfect niche for an antivirus product from Norton or McAfee to find and remove these vulnerabilities. Except for the fact that antivirus software on iOS would be completely ineffective as it would be subject to the same sandboxing requirements as all other iOS apps. Again, there are NO VIRUSES IN THE WILD that can affect an iOS device that has not been jailbroken. You can read all the conspiracy stories you like on Wikileaks and tin-foil-hat daily news sites. It won't change the facts.
I'm not saying it's invulnerable. I'm saying it is stupid to waste time, energy, and thought on the idea that it might, someday, be compromised. Apple has the situation well in hand.
This is a little late but one possible reason: Apple does not have any proprietary antivirus software for Macs. From other sites, I gather that by offering AV software, Apple might imply that such software is in fact necessary. Their position is that all safeguards are included in Mac OS and thus AV programs are not necessary.
I don't buy it and have a paid software program running. I'm guessing the same logic/reasoning might be why there is no proprietary AV software for iPhones. But, if something can be hacked, it just might be. I don't have AV on my iPhone but it might be something i should consider. Apple Footer.
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