Does Control+ Check for Viruses? Do you have Antivirus?

Control+ is not an antivirus system and does not scan for or remove viruses from your device. Its main purpose is to protect your personal data and privacy, not to provide traditional malware protection.

What About Dangerous Websites?

Control+ includes Browsing Protection, which checks the websites you open and blocks ones known to be malicious or used for phishing and fraud. This helps stop you from landing on a scam page or a site that tries to push harmful downloads. However, it does not scan files or apps already on your device, and it does not remove malware.

How to Protect Your Device from Viruses

While Control+ keeps your data safe, you can take additional steps to protect your device from viruses and malware:

• Install a trusted antivirus app: Use reputable antivirus software that can detect and remove malware.
• Keep your device updated: Regular software updates patch security vulnerabilities that viruses can exploit.
• Be cautious with downloads: Only download apps and files from trusted sources, like the App Store or Google Play Store.
• Avoid suspicious links: Don't click on unknown links in emails, texts, or websites. Keep Browsing Protection on as an extra safety net.
• Use strong passwords: Protect your accounts with strong, unique passwords to prevent unauthorized access.

Important: Control+ focuses on privacy protection, data removal, call and SMS filtering, and blocking dangerous websites, but it does not replace antivirus software. Using both together gives you the best overall protection for your data and device.

Updated on: 23/10/2026