why can't i find the usual antivirus and security apps for win10 mobile?

[Windows Central Question]

I have searched the store for antivirus and mobile security and get very few results, most of them unrelated to what I'm looking for, why is this? I don't find any built in antivirus or security and this is a big issue for me, do you have something in the works"

 

[shmsnh]

Because Windows 10 Mobile doesn't require anti-malware apps. Any apps currently in the store are pointless.

 

[AndyCalling]

Basically, it is very difficult to write an antivirus programme for potential future viruses alone. We have to wait for the virus devs to get something out for Windows phones first, but due to market share they are not focussing on Windows phones. You should write to them and ask what their plans are. Or not.

 

[Cryio]

Why would you need antivirus for W10M? It's not like any visus could actually do something to the OS, apps or Edge.

 

[Ryujingt3]

There isn't really any need for an antivirus app for Windows Mobile. This isn't Android. You won't find any antivirus or security applications here.