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malware/viruses on ipad

Can my iPad get a virus or malware from accidentally clicking on a bad link in Pinterest? I received a message while I was in Pinterest that told me that I had viruses.on my system. I deleted the Pinterest app and shut everything down right away. I do not want to open anything back up myself before I know if hackers have finally figured out how to hack into mac ipads in 2021... the weird link that a picture took me to was in a different language. Should I take my iPad to have it looked over at an apple store? Or are ipads still safe from people hacking in?

Posted on May 14, 2021 8:11 PM

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Posted on May 14, 2021 11:44 PM

Hi mdrehoff,


There is no such thing as malware for an iPad. Chances are, you see spam calendar events. If so, see: Delete spam calendars and events on iPhone - Apple Support. (The article applies to you, even though it says "iPhone")


If this pop-up appeared in Safari, see: Clear the history and cookies from Safari on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support.


Cheers,


Jack

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May 14, 2021 11:44 PM in response to mdrehoff

Hi mdrehoff,


There is no such thing as malware for an iPad. Chances are, you see spam calendar events. If so, see: Delete spam calendars and events on iPhone - Apple Support. (The article applies to you, even though it says "iPhone")


If this pop-up appeared in Safari, see: Clear the history and cookies from Safari on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support.


Cheers,


Jack

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