Are anti-virus and malware programs necessary?

[tatinc]

I've been a iPhone guy from day one and never had to deal with any of this. Do I need virus protection, malware scanners, cCleaner type stuff?

 

[tatinc]

Also stuff like ad-block and VPNs?

 

[ManiacJoe]

VPNs and ad blockers have their uses.
Malware scanners can be handy every now and then, depending on your bad habits.
Anti-virus software, maybe or maybe not, depending on how often you click on things you should not click on.
CCleaner type stuff is not needed.