phib7

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Q: iPad Mini Security.

Am I coorect - I gather that I do not need to download any antivirus or security

for my ipad mini - that ios is self protected when using certain apps.

Is this true ONLY if using apps through iTunes - or does it also apply to using

other 'external' apps., and e.g. Facebook / Twitter & Linked in etc.

I am nervous that I use these with no Firewall or anti Trojan Horse protection -

am i safe ? If not any suggestions what to use = AVG ? NORTON? McAFEE? etc

Thank you

iPad mini (Retina) Wi-Fi, iOS 7.1.1

Posted on May 11, 2014 5:50 AM

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Q: iPad Mini Security.

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by Diavonex,

Diavonex May 11, 2014 5:57 AM in response to phib7
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May 11, 2014 5:57 AM in response to phib7

You don't need antivirus or security software as long as you don't Jailbreak your iPad.

Currently there's no known virus affecting iPad.

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3743
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by JimHdk,

JimHdk May 11, 2014 6:05 AM in response to phib7
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May 11, 2014 6:05 AM in response to phib7

You don't need any anti-virus or security software on the iPad.

This applies to all Apps. Note that you cannot install any Apps which are not from the App Store. The Facebook, Twitter and Linked In Apps are all from the App Store.

There really isn't any useful anti-virus software for the iPad since it isn't needed or really possible.
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by Beat'in Down Spirit,

Beat'in Down Spirit Feb 7, 2016 6:47 AM in response to Diavonex
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Feb 7, 2016 6:47 AM in response to Diavonex

WWhat's jailbreak.
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