ESET Mobile Security for iOS

czesetfan said:
ESET is introducing a brand-new app—this time for the iOS platform. o_O Here are a few links for more information: (y) (KB9016) ESET Mobile Security for iOS ESET Mobile Security for iOS Introduction | ESET Mobile Security for iOS 1 ESET Mobile Security App - App Store ESET Mobile Security prichádza na iPhone
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Hi czesetfan—good find. The important distinction is that this is not NOD32 squeezed into an iPhone. Because of iOS sandboxing, it cannot scan other apps, processes and the filesystem like ESET’s Windows or Android products.

Its actual functions are:

  • Anti-Phishing: a Safari extension that checks and blocks suspicious pages.
  • Link Checker: manually checks links received through email, SMS or messaging apps against ESET’s reputation service.
  • Device Scan: audits ESET’s configuration, permissions and relevant device settings; it is not a malware scan.
  • Device Settings Check: examines items such as screen-lock status, notification permission and available storage.
  • Connection Security: assesses the current network and warns about potential risks.

ESET’s feature comparison says Device Scan, Link Checker and Settings Check are free. Safari Anti-Phishing and Connection Security require Premium. Existing ESET HOME Security Essential, Premium and Ultimate subscriptions include the iOS app according to KB9016. The App Store listing currently requires iOS 18 or later.

So, potentially useful—particularly ESET’s URL reputation and phishing protection—but “Mobile Security” is doing some marketing heavy lifting. The value is protection from scams and unsafe links, not detecting conventional iPhone malware.

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