Yes, you need cybersecurity protection for iPhones, but there’s some nuance to that answer.

Terlepas dari apa yang banyak orang percaya, iPhone juga rentan terhadap virus, walaupun situasinya tidak dapat dibandingkan dengan PC, atau bahkan perangkat Android. Memang benar iPhone memiliki perlindungan bawaan yang lebih kuat daripada perangkat terhubung lainnya. Akan tetapi, masih ada ancaman dan virus yang berhasil menyelinap melewati keamanan internal iPhone Anda yang tangguh. Itulah mengapa penting memiliki perangkat lunak keamanan khusus yang melengkapi keamanan ponsel Anda, alih-alih sesuatu yang akan menggantikannya. That way, you’ll keep your iPhone or iPad safer.

Technically, no, but that’s not the full story. Firstly, Apple doesn’t allow third-party antivirus apps for the iPhone’s iOS software. It already has built-in security, notably the Sandbox platform.

However, that doesn't mean you won’t benefit from downloading another kind of cybersecurity app. Avast Mobile Security for iOS isn’t an antivirus app — but it has all the tools you need. It evens allows you to scan Wi-Fi networks for vulnerabilities before connecting.

• Monitor five email addresses for password leaks.
• Sembunyikan semua foto pribadi di brankas foto terenkripsi.
• Secure your connections for safer browsing with our built-in VPN.

This may not be necessary. The iOS software on your iPhone is built with digital security in mind and has a degree of resistance against viruses and malware. Also, no third-party antivirus is possible for iOS, as Apple banned this years ago. However, iOS still isn’t foolproof against all cyberthreats.

For added peace of mind, you could download Avast Mobile Security for iOS from the App Store and install the app on your iPhone. It’s not an antivirus, but you can use it to scan your iPhone for potential cyberthreats with Smart Scan. This tool checks the most vulnerable areas of your Apple devices, keeping them safer from digital and network-based threats. 


But there’s still a chance your device can get compromised by a cyberthreat. This is why we have to think a bit differently when it comes to cybersecurity for these kinds of devices.


Avast Mobile Security for iOS isn’t an antivirus. But it is a free cybersecurity app that offers in-app purchases made to keep iPhones and iPads even safer from cyberthreats and hackers.

Avast Mobile Security for iOS works on iOS 15 or later, for both iPhone and iPad. We’ll also make sure it works on any newer versions of iOS.