I received a message that stated that I had been infected by a virus due to "Accessing adult content". Is this just someone phishing? Is it possible to get a virus on iPad?

The iOS devices cannot be infected if they have not been jail broken. That sounds like ransome ware...do not respond to it.

You are very welcome - after looking up jailbreaking, just a word of caution, Apple absolutely prohibits doing that and will void the warranty of anyone who does it.

That is the only way iOS can be subject to a virus since the user cannot alter or install anything except what is downloaded from the app store.

Anyway, all that aside, these popup and ransomeware ads are annoying when the occur but really do not have an affect on the user. Just close Safari, clear the cache (history and internet sites log) and you are good to go.

I have an IPAD 2 3G and I'm getting a popup that says my device may have adware/spyware virus that I can't get rid of. I can't get to any other tabs or get to the browser history. And it says to call a number or go to a Apple web site. I called and they wanted money to fix it-I told them I would go on line to make sure that I was talking to Apple-I never give out info on the phone if I can't verify who I am talking too. I have closed safari but don't know where to clear the cache or history if safari is closed down. Is the cache in settings? Should I restore all settings? Thanks

Go to Settings > Safari > Clear History and Website Data. Then do a reboot by holding both the power and home buttons until the apple logo appears, about 10-40 seconds, release both buttons and let it finish the restart process.

Thanks Ralph-it worked. Who knew you can't get a virus on iPads

You're welcome.

Disadvantage is that with iOS you cannot install anything except what comes from the app store - advantage is that you cannot install a virus either since the iOS is so locked down 🙂