One of the questions I frequently encounter is whether you need antivirus software on your phone. The short answer is: it depends on your usage. If you primarily use your phone for standard built-in apps like messaging, camera, maps, and social media, you likely do not need an antivirus. This advice differs from what I recommend for Windows desktops, where third-party antivirus software is essential. However, the decision involves nuances, and this article aims to explore the threats to mobile devices, the role of antivirus technology, and the differences between iOS and Android. Understanding Mobile Threats: The Case of Pegasus To understand mobile threats, let’s start with Pegasus, one of the most sophisticated malware ever developed. Created by the NSO Group, an Israeli cyber company, Pegasus operates at a nation-state actor level. Notably, Pegasus can infect iPhones, debunking the myth of iPhone invulnerability. Capabilities of Pegasus: Infection Vectors: SMS, WhatsApp
One of the questions I frequently encounter is whether you need antivirus software on your phone. The short answer is: it depends on your usage. If you primarily use your phone for standard built-in apps like messaging, camera, maps, and social media, you likely do not need an antivirus. This advice differs from what I recommend for Windows desktops, where third-party antivirus software is essential. However, the decision involves nuances, and this article aims to explore the threats to mobile devices, the role of antivirus technology, and the differences between iOS and Android. Understanding Mobile Threats: The Case of Pegasus To understand mobile threats, let’s start with Pegasus, one of the most sophisticated malware ever developed. Created by the NSO Group, an Israeli cyber company, Pegasus operates at a nation-state actor level. Notably, Pegasus can infect iPhones, debunking the myth of iPhone invulnerability. Capabilities of Pegasus: Infection Vectors: SMS, WhatsApp
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