Are iBooks Connections Secure?

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Are iBooks Connections Secure?

I am using iBooks on both my MBP & iPad Air 2. I would like to download my e-books using my local library's WiFi.

It's my understanding that SSL provides a secure connection, such as using HTTPS in a browser, for instances in which one must enter a password. iBooks also uses my password, which makes me wonder whether iBooks uses a secure connection when doing so.

Thanks,

Bev in TX

iPad Air, iOS 8.2, 128 GB Air 2 w/ cellular

Posted on Apr 3, 2015 4:42 AM

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Answer 1

Apr 3, 2015 6:12 AM in response to BevInTX

Your connection to iBooks - which is essentially the same as connecting to iTunes - is as secure as any you would have. However, unless you are using VPN, no public WiFi connection should ever be treated as completely secure. Personally I avoid any activity associated with financial instruments when on public WiFi, including anything requiring my AppleID login.

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BevInTX Author

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Apr 3, 2015 6:33 AM in response to Kilgore-Trout

Thank you for your help and your excellent VPN suggestion.

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