PDFs downloading safe?

HI,

is it safe to open PDFs on an iPad through safari? I've opened one via a link but some websites say that PDFs that are infected can damage your ipad or install viruses via safari?

THanks.

iPad 2

Posted on Oct 29, 2015 12:33 PM

21 replies

Boudicca1 Author

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Oct 30, 2015 6:23 AM in response to Boudicca1

DOes that link apply to iPads? So crashing isn't a sign of a virus in iPads? Also is jail breaking done manually and what is an enterprise profile?

THanks.

rccharles

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Oct 30, 2015 1:00 PM in response to IdrisSeabright

the ONLY viruses

Might want to read this article.

http://www.wired.com/2015/09/hack-brief-malware-sneaks-chinese-ios-app-store/

Boudicca1 Author

Level 1

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Oct 30, 2015 1:55 PM in response to Boudicca1

Well my iPad isn't jail broken so I guess it's highly unlikely? There are only legit apps on it too...it gets quite confusing sometimes though!

Oct 30, 2015 3:26 PM in response to rccharles

rccharles wrote:

the ONLY viruses

Might want to read this article.

http://www.wired.com/2015/09/hack-brief-malware-sneaks-chinese-ios-app-store/

Yes, I have. It doesn't negate what I said.

Boudicca1 Author

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Oct 31, 2015 12:41 AM in response to Boudicca1

So is the general consensus that iPads cannot gets viruses or download malware and other nasties from PDFs, videos, links via email and Facebook?! I'm getting confused!!!

Boudicca1 Author

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Oct 31, 2015 10:04 AM in response to Lawrence Finch

SO iOS is different on iPads and iphones compared to macs?

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