Hi, Just to be clear, it's not only the fact that apps are downloaded from the App Store which makes iOS more secure, though that is one facet of the iPHone's security.
Not only are apps sandboxed no matter where they come from, but in order for any code to run on a non-jail-broken iDevice, there needs to be a combination of personal information coupled with specific device information linked with the app itself which you are trying to run. If this exact combination of information is not present iOS will not let the app run. So the idea of an app being able to run without your knowledge is really a nonissue on iOS at this point. Though I sure won't use the word impossible, :) the only real malware I've heard of so far needs to be delivered physically to the device when it is connected to a fake charging dock. So acquiring a virus from email or the web would be very surprising to say the least right now. Hope this helps and have a lovely night! Cara :) On Jun 8, 2013, at 5:39 PM, Christopher Chaltain <[email protected]> wrote: Yes, you can get viruses on Android phones and jail broken iPhones. Your chances of getting any malware on an unjail broken iPhone is pretty remote though. IOS itself isn't necessarily secure but given the limited way you can get applications and content onto your iPhone and the fact that Apple gets reported malware out of the App Store pretty quickly, makes the iPhone pretty safe. On 06/08/2013 05:45 PM, Donna wrote: > Hi All > > I have a question. Can a person get a virus on an Android phone or an Apple > device? Logical reasoning, people checking emails and using the internet, > would make me think that the answer to my question is yes. So if getting a > virus is indeed possible, are there apps that can be used to scan devices for > viruses? Which app would you recommend using? > > I apologize to those whom see my question a stupid question. > > Donna > -- Christopher (CJ) chaltain at Gmail -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VIPhone" Google Group. To search the VIPhone public archive, visit http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone?hl=en. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "VIPhone" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VIPhone" Google Group. To search the VIPhone public archive, visit http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone?hl=en. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "VIPhone" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
