This is because of the way iOS (and iPadOS) handle apps, forcing each one to run in its own sandbox. Actual virus-scanning apps simply don't exist in the App Store. We're going to quote Chris Hauk, a consumer privacy champion over at Pixel Privacy: 'As you'll see when searching for antivirus in the App Store, most of the results are for apps that offer Wi-Fi scanners, dangerous website alerts, and such. So you suspect your iPhone has picked up some malware. Instead, close the browser tab or app, and follow the procedure for getting rid of virus warning pop-ups to keep your device safe. If you see something like this come up on your screen, never ever engage with the pop-up. They cannot access your private information, your files, or your phone's apps unless you grant them that access. On an iPhone, there isn't too much that these pop-ups can do except scare you and then trick you into volunteering sensitive information like credit cards. Sometimes a pop-up will appear on your screen that says something really official sounding-it may even claim to be from Apple! The pop-up is usually a virus warning like this, 'Warning! Your iPhone has been compromised by a virus! Scan now!' This is a malicious advertisement-a popup ad-and clicking on it will redirect you either to a malicious website or to an App Store page. This falls into the category of suspicious links below but is so sneaky and commonplace that it needs to be addressed right away. Does My iPhone Have a Virus? Virus Warning Pop-ups

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