How to check the iPhone for viruses and malware: ways to clean

What are viruses on iOS

Platform for smartphone iPhone created by human hands, respectively, can not be immune to the effects of malware. However, our editorial experts pointed out that there is a potential threat for those who abuse the use of informal services for the exchange of data or downloading suspicious attachments, and with informal resources, and on the sites of software directly on the network.

The risk of viruses for iOS system lies in the fact that they are able to fully absorb the control of the applications and the system as a whole. Let's consider the most dangerous threat to the mobile phone:

• Malware - malicious software that gets on your smartphone through the PC pairing or transferring any data. It penetrates into every app on your phone self-perpetuating process. Transmitted via a wireless connection;
• Spyware - no less dangerous form of infection is characterized by identity theft from your PC or iOS. Then transmits them to the online resources, which are beginning to spread information over the network;
• Adware - virus, which is a mass advertising blocks are popping up when starting each application for the iPhone. Yulokiruet watching videos and listening to music;
• Ransomware - malicious software that disables the operating system, demanding a ransom for permission to continue to use the system.

However, in order to enter the Apple phone or tablet computer viruses need to go no small way because the system is equipped with a multi-level protection.

How to check whether there is virus on the iPhone

Suspicious activity on their device, can be suspected the presence of the virus. However, apart from visually check it's impossible. See for yourself by visiting the App Store page: when you enter a search query "antivirus" you do not find the desired program, as developers System did not consider this possibility, but rather just organized immunity to spam directly while working with email mail.

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One of the applications that will keep personal information and passwords is Avira Mobile Security. It is intended mainly for the duplication of the operating system software.

Access to the file system in this version of the operating system is not possible, since it is hidden from the developers of external influence. The only thing you can do to prevent infection - is to choose the security settings for the browser.

How to check for viruses iPhone through the computer in online mode

Right in the network, for example, to scan your computer browser can not be, because the service will not be available all the operating system application. If you plan to scan your iPhone for malware without preset special software, then you need to take advantage of cloud storage. To do this, download the antivirus application there, then install it on the PC in standard mode, and the phone via the USB plug into your computer and allow access.

Next, perform scanning in the conventional mode. There are several applications that scan the device without the need to install third-party utilities.

1. ESET Online Scanner - designed to be installed on Microsoft Windows, in the background is able to browse the files and the available drives on the computer.
2. kaspersky VirusDesk - Internet service working in online mode. The app is not intended to be a complete analysis and is able to check only some files or links that do not exceed the size of 130 MB.
3. VirusTotal - is a free online program, which verifies some system files for viruses. Able to handle the Web sites and find the infection Trojans, worms and other computer pests.

Each of the means test network has some limitations, some cloud resources can even clean the infection and cause performance files in order.

But before opening suspicious iOS file system, you must obtain access to the platform kernel.

How to remove viruses on your iPhone as usual

Parasitic program for Apple devices deeply sit in software to extract from them is almost impossible. However, some viruses can be eliminated by purification of the browser cookie, provided that they do not have time to penetrate deep into the device. Signs that the virus lies on the surface and not gone outside of the browser, is the pop-up ads when working with any of the applications.

With the help of special programs to remove the "pest" will not work. All that you can try to do - is to erase all content and settings installed by using the corresponding button in the settings.

How to reload your Apple smartphone

According to the developers, to bring Apple smartphone from "hanging" state can be forced using the standard reboot. If you do not know how to do this, see our instructions.

1. Starting with version 4S and finishing second, smartphones undergo a process of restarting an identical manner: simultaneously hold two "Home" button and the «Power».
2. Hold for 10 seconds and then release. Must occur automatically restart.
3. If the Phone screen is not lit, make a short press «Power» button. Then the iPhone will reboot normally.

Smartphone younger version of how to force a restart is slightly different, because the button "Home" is located directly on the sensor, and hangs the smartphone will not respond. To do this, hold down the lower button and power button. Hold for 6 seconds. Further, the phone will reboot normally.

Often, such a manipulation is performed, if the iPad and iPhone have a software error.

How to restart your iPhone without buttons

If your phone is not equipped with Apple mechanical control buttons, you can do a little non-standard way, but only if you first connect the utility to respond to gestures «Assistive Touch ». After that, you can use gestures to control your smartphone.

How to reset all the content files and applications on the iPhone

You can use the Reset All Settings or "tear down" existing matter fully and to "merge" the smart phone to its factory settings. If you need to set the setting of "Default", but do not lose all the basic information you need to go to settings and find the button "Reset All Settings".

The screen will display a message that warns you that all settings will be reset. In this case, contacts, media files or applications are stored. For the full reset, you need to select "Erase All Content and Settings." Enter the password for iCloud account will be available after the smartphone format.

How to perform a recovery operation using iPhone backup

Special iCloud storage, which contains the data of the smartphone, and has a point of backup storage of the operating system. To use it, you must act according to the algorithm.

1. Go to iCloud to your account and enter your password.
2. Among the proposed backup select the most appropriate date and size.
3. You must be connected to the Internet via Wi-Fi, the entire stage of the recovery was faster.

It begins automated process that can last from a few minutes to 1 hour. By default, the first will be restored all purchased and downloaded elements, all of the files and the media is loaded into a few days in the background provided a wireless Internet connection and optimal charge battery.

Additional information: how to check the iPhone to wiretap a combination of digits

When you suspect that someone invades your personal life through cellular communication, it makes sense to check if iPhone is listening. There are some simple combinations that need to be entered only when a certain phone functionality.

For example, a combination of *#62# tell whether the call is routed to any phone number you previously entered your room. If the combination is displayed, it is likely that you have the wiretapping.

The code *#21# It will help determine whether the messages are sent or data calls made to other phone numbers. This combination declassify listening devices and determine exactly who is doing.

Dear users, if you think, if your phone gets under threat virus applications or a wiretapping system, urgently take action, and if you do not understand something, ask questions in the comments.