Antivirus apps are removed from ios app store

Without any official notification, Apple is removing support for antivirus apps from its App store. Though there is no official warning, it is evident that Apple is withdrawing support to apps which pertain to antimalware or antivirus categories.
Intego’s VirusBarrier is one such app which has gone off limits. Another antivirus app ‘The Anti-Virus detective’, which was available till December, has also been brought down. The changes in policy have not been explicitly explained by Apple, but it is evident that Apple is removing support for the Antimalware and Antivirus apps.
Antivirus apps have never been the forte of Apple and it has resulted in several security breaches in the past. Few months ago there were leakages of private images of various Hollywood celebrities. This reveals the vulnerability of Apple and the iOS. Despite this, Apple though not openly, has been gradually reducing support for its Antivirus app segment. There are other apps like Trend Micro Mobile, Norton and McAfee which are currently available on app store. However, the shift in Apple’s policies with regards to Antivirus apps and the past history of peoples’ personal data being compromised; creates apprehensions towards the security of data on iOS and Apple devices.
Apple needs to ensure that these breaches do not occur in future and that there is more security provided for data. Removal of support for Antivirus apps is a step backwards and will not be good for Apple’s reputation. However, it also gives an opportunity to other Antivirus app developers to develop applications which provide security to iOS. The changes in policy will be more evident in future and it needs to be seen whether this move will in any way impact sale of Apple products. meet hackers
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