How come mobile phones dont need an anti virus when using the mobile internet on them ?

[jazzyjeff]

I have mobile internet on my phone. Its not like the full internet but you can check facebook on it and some other sites. Its on the meteor network which is an Irish mobile phone network here. But i notice with most phones there is no anti virus protection when browsing using your phone ?
My phone is a nokia c1-01.
Is it because phones are less susceptible to viruses or something ?

[Coleman]

There aren't the same scripts as a computer. If you get a virus in your phone you are screwed.

[Kim Smith]

I have anti virus on my phone. Phones can and will get viruses.

[jollyGenius219]

I have HTC desire S and i have anti-virus

[G Man]

Same reason why Macs don't need anti-virus protection: Web browsers should just show you web sites, not mess with your OS.

Letting web browsers or websites have access to your system in any way that could lead to a virus is a horribly flawed design just begging to be exploited (cough, Microsoft Windows, cough.)

[Dunbar Pappy ÏŸÏŸ]

U-bet they do need defensive measures.
See: Five Steps to Mobile Device Management and Security; https://www.pcworld.com/businesscenter/a...urity.html

I don't see any Opera specific steps for A-V's but it's worth looking into...especially keeping it updated.