Advice Request Kaspersky on iOS devices (what does it do exactly ?)

[jetman]

I have Kaspersky Internet Security which is available on iOS. I see that it is also possible to download Kaspersky Cloud Free for these devices.

However- what do they do exactly ?

My understanding is that Apple does not allow antivirus products within the App store- mainly because applications are sandboxed and malware is very rare in iOS.

 

[EndangeredPootis]

Its mainly just web protection, anti theft, and a few more bonus features some users may find handy.

 

[Kongo]

most "antivirus programs" on IOS are checking if your phone is up-to-date or jailbroken and offer a VPN with a function to block malicious websites. This is actually kinda useless as there is pretty much no malware that is able to infect an IOS device from a website. So it's not a real antivirus that scans your device for malware in real time. As far as i know apple runs every app within a sandbox which prevents malware from doing any damage to your phone which makes an antivirus unnecessary. Kaspersky also has a tool that can check if your email has been compromised which also isn't a must have imo as there are free websites where you can do the same. If you ask me the only apps that can really enhance your security and privacy on IOS are content blockers and standalone vpn's.

 

[Gandalf_The_Grey]

From Kaspersky:

Despite not having an antivirus engine, Kaspersky Security Cloud for iOS provides some very useful security enhancements such as a built-in VPN that offers to activate itself when it finds the connection is not secure, notifications about relevant security incidents, and a tool that checks for weak system settings. We round those out with our Password Manager and, in the Family version, Kaspersky Safe Kids, our advanced parental control tool. That should keep you on the safe side.

Why there’s no antivirus for iOS

Why doesn’t Kaspersky Lab have an antivirus app for iOS — and what are all those other Internet security suites for Apple mobile devices?

www.kaspersky.com

 

[Cortex]

I don't use any AV programs on my two IOS devices, I do use IVPN VPN though.

 

[Ink]

Generally you can find out what an app does from the description.

‎Kaspersky Security & VPN

‎Get all our best iOS security Kaspersky Security & VPN includes premium apps & features designed to work beautifully on your iPhones and iPads. From security essentials like anti-phishing and weak settings scan to extended privacy protection tools – password management, VPN, data leak checker...

apps.apple.com

 

[SpiderWeb]

Kaspersky said they install a VPN that is basically a malware/phishing hosts filter. Of course having an entire app for that is unnecessary. The reason why they have an app is to datamine. Most mobile AVs are useless.

 

[MegenM]

Its mainly just web protection, anti theft, and a few more bonus features some users may find handy.

Yes. Kaspersky Security Cloud Free is worth installing.

 

[Back3]

I already have an add blocker, a vpn ,Jumbo ,a password manager and an Authenticator on IOS. Anything else would be bloat.

 

[Ink]

Considering you don't understand what Kaspersky does for iOS users. I recommend to continue using Kaspersky on the PC, and switch to using a dedicated app for a VPN and Password Manager.

A privacy VPN can provide private and security-focused connections over WiFi and 4G/5G, for all apps on your device.

A dedicated Password Manager can provide extra services for data leaks such as exposed databases where sensitive PII is leaked or sold.

Using independent services allows you the freedom to make your own decisions on your own terms, instead of a contract with an All in One solution.

 

[Vitali Ortzi]

most "antivirus programs" on IOS are checking if your phone is up-to-date or jailbroken and offer a VPN with a function to block malicious websites. This is actually kinda useless as there is pretty much no malware that is able to infect an IOS device from a website. So it's not a real antivirus that scans your device for malware in real time. As far as i know apple runs every app within a sandbox which prevents malware from doing any damage to your phone which makes an antivirus unnecessary. Kaspersky also has a tool that can check if your email has been compromised which also isn't a must have imo as there are free websites where you can do the same. If you ask me the only apps that can really enhance your security and privacy on IOS are content blockers and standalone vpn's.

Yeah but the jailbreak detection is useless as well as all other features of any iOS security product as even using third-party sdks wich are forbidden by apple can't really detect jailbreak status or malware on a iOS device .
And about anti theft there is little you can do even with the superior built in anti theft aka find my iphone

 

[Berny]

Kaspersky Security Cloud for iOS is blocking fishing sites.
Also , EXE files mostly don’t run on iOS.