# Why Your iPhone Is Safe From Viruses — and When to Worry

> Let's start with the good news: most iPhone users don’t have to worry about their phone getting a virus. It's rare for iPhones to get viruses, but other types of malware, like spyware or adware, could pose a threat,…

- **Source:** [Lifewire](https://www.lifewire.com/is-it-possible-iphone-virus-1999742?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=68dd490baac468e0e8dd6ee0)
- **Published:** 2025-10-01
- **Category:** Phones
- **Tags:** #iphone #viruses #worry #safe #adware #device #especially #getting
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