iPad security

The browser will provide the same security as using your computer. Unless you have someone in your home that has jailbroken your phone and installed a keylogger, then you are just fine. I do banking on my iPad and iPhone all the time.

That is correct. All is secure. All of that other stuff is not necessary. As far as the older Mac, I'm not sure if Safari on that device has all of the latest security updates and may not be as secure, but the iPad will be. As far as Fidelity.com, unless they require something else, and they will tell you if you attempt the transfer. I use my iOS device for transactions with my bank, Western Union, PayPal, etc., with no problems.

If the bank requires an app, use it. If not, use your web browser. Make sure that when you connect it is secure. You will see a small padlock icon in the left side of the address bar to show you are on a secure website. Make sure your password is complex when created, however most banking sites check to ensure you do that as you create the account. Also make sure you are on your home wi-fi and not a public wi-fi system.

I had a similar question after i read a recent article on the ARIA-BODY cyber attack that was discovered by accident. The attack in January compromised the computers data. The article did not specify what operating system was used but suggested that any computer could be susceptible.

Whether that is the case with Apples OS or not i am not sure. The question is do you keep your banking details on your computer or not? The likely hood of some one knowing what they are looking for is slim.

But! It's not like you can deadlock your hard drive. I figure that i may just keep all my bank details offline on a separate hard drive just in case.

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