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There is anti-viral security software made for Android phones. I haven’t seen any for iPhones yet, so either iPhones are more secure or else Apple doesn’t acknowledge any problem.

iPhones don't use/need AV because everything is vetted in the App Store -- that's the major benefit of the walled garden approach. Unless you're jailbreaking (because you don't like the restrictions of the walled garden), because then you're on your own.

10 posted on 03/21/2013 10:23:32 AM PDT by kevkrom (If a wise man has an argument with a foolish man, the fool only rages or laughs...)
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To: kevkrom

“iPhones don’t use/need AV because everything is vetted in the App Store — that’s the major benefit of the walled garden approach.”

Yes, I already understood that. There is no danger of installing apps infected with malware. Same idea with Linux repositories. However, I’m not convinced that any browser is 100% immune from some type of exploit on a dangerous website. BTW, you don’t have to go looking for danger for it to find you.


15 posted on 03/21/2013 11:09:34 AM PDT by TexasRepublic (Socialism is the gospel of envy and the religion of thieves)
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