Intego Updates Virus and Malware Protection to iOS Devices with VirusBarrier for iOS 8
November 2014 by Marc Jacob
Intego, the provider of security and utility programs built exclusively for Mac users, today introduced its newly updated App Store application for stopping viruses and malware on iOS devices, VirusBarrier for iOS 8.
Based on Intego’s industry leading malware detection rate, VirusBarrier for iOS 8 stops Mac, Windows and Unix viruses and malware from using iOS devices as a gateway to infecting a computer. It scans external files attached to e-mails as well as files accessed from remote locations (such as Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive, WebDAV and FTP shares), repairs infected files, and maintains a log of all scans.
For over 17 years, Intego has made protecting Apple products its mission, which means this application is Apple-native and has been specifically designed for iOS devices.
Available for just £0.99, VirusBarrier for iOS 8:
Features a streamlined UI
Offers on-demand anti-virus and malware scanning for the iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch
Includes an integrated file reader to instantly view the document after scanning
Allows files to be emailed or sent to popular cloud services such as Dropbox and Evernote after scanning
Scans files for spyware, Trojan horses, adware, hacker tools, dialers, keyloggers and more
Scans Safari websites for known phishing URLs, web threats, and malware hosting
Scans ZIP archives
Leveraging Intego’s long history and experience with Apple products, VirusBarrier for iOS 8 has been built around user confidence and trust. It safeguards mobile devices, and stops viruses and malware from passing to computers, family, friends or colleagues.
VirusBarrier for iOS 8 is available exclusively on the App Store for £0.99.
System Requirements
iOS 8.0 or later
Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch.