![]() We've established that iOS is secure for several reasons. Without access to the root (administrator) account, apps can't modify system settings and cause damage. In addition, nearly all apps run under a limited account on iOS. Essentially, this prevents any app you install from accessing data from any other apps. IOS uses a security practice known as sandboxing to make sure apps can't overstep their bounds. This system isn't perfect, but it weeds out the majority of dangerous apps that would otherwise be available for anyone to download. If it finds malicious code or dangerous behavior, it rejects malicious apps. Apple reviews every app any developer submits to the App Store by hand. Unlike Android, where you can "sideload" apps you've downloaded from anywhere, the only official way to install iOS apps is through the App Store.Īnd in theory, this means that the millions of apps available are all safe. ![]() ![]() App Store ControlsĪpple's infamous "walled garden" approach to iOS apps keeps its users safe. Let's look at the features built into iOS to see why iOS typically doesn't suffer from viruses. ![]() What Does iOS Do to Keep You Safe From Viruses? ![]()
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