An iOS virus really isn’t something to worry about, but still, it wouldn’t hurt to have the VirusBarrier just in case.
Think of the VirusBarrier as a version of an anti-malware program for the iPhone. The main difference between this and other PC protective software is that it can’t scan files automatically or run scheduled checks. How this really works is that if an email attachment is received, the user can scan it before opening it. It also has the ability to scan “iPhone, files on DropBox, MobileMe, FTP servers and more by just adding a remote location,” according to Gizmodo. In a nutshell, everything is done manually.
While the absence of the autoscan system may be a problem for some, the VirusBarrier is a useful item for those protective of their mobile -- besides, you never know what’s lurking out there.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Mobile Anti-malware Software
- Opportunity to develop auto-scan technology for mobile devices that can run in the background without significantly draining battery life.
- Remote Scanning Capabilities
- Opportunity to expand capabilities of anti-malware software to remotely scan files stored on cloud-based platforms such as Google Drive and OneDrive.
- Manual File Scanning
- Opportunity to create more user-friendly manual file scanning systems that allow for easy and intuitive scanning of files and attachments.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Mobile Security
- The existing antivirus and antimalware industry for mobile devices could explore innovating manual file scanning alongside autoscan technology.
- Cloud Storage
- Potential for cloud storage providers like Google Drive and Microsoft OneDrive to partner with mobile security companies or innovate anti-malware technology that can scan files stored on their platform.
- Cybersecurity
- Opportunity for innovation in the field of cybersecurity, particularly in the area of mobile and cloud-based threats, to partner with mobile security companies and create new, integrated solutions.
