Virus scanner for Windows Phone - is that really necessary?

Windows computers and Android smartphones always need a virus scanner. A smartphone with Windows Phone, however, is well protected. We'll tell you why you don't need an anti-virus app and how you can protect yourself from potential dangers.

Windows Phone: Do you need a virus scanner?

• Apps run in a kind of sandbox on the Windows Phone. Third-party apps therefore run in a strictly controlled environment.
• If an app wants to access the system, for example the phone book, your location or the camera, there are strict and restricted rules for accessing this sensitive data.
• Since the apps do not even manage to break out of this sandbox, you do not need a virus scanner on your Windows Phone. For the same reason, there are no virus scanner apps, because no tool could obtain the required access rights.

Windows Phone: How to protect yourself from hackers and viruses

• Mails and websites: Even though apps can currently do no damage, there are still numerous dangers lurking on the Internet. Only you can protect yourself from the theft of your passwords on phishing websites. Therefore, always pay attention to the correct URL.
• Updates: Always install the latest updates for your Windows Phone. It cannot be ruled out whether the system will be cracked in the future. Windows Phone is currently not an attractive system for hackers due to the small number of users.
• App permissions: Each app accesses different areas of the system. Before installing in the store, check which permissions the app requires and critically question whether this is really necessary. A flashlight app needs e.g. B. no access to your contacts.

You do not need a virus scanner for your Windows Phone. In the next article, we will tell you what should not be missing.