Can security apps scan an iPhone?

can security apps scan a iphone

Posted on Dec 9, 2025 3:59 PM

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Posted on Dec 9, 2025 4:05 PM

No they can't. iOS uses a technique called sandboxing with isolates programs from each other making it impossible to scan other apps.


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Can security apps scan an iPhone?

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