Unwanted remote access (malware)?

Can someone access my files, contact list and camera on my iPad Pro remotely by just visiting their website?

iPad Pro Wi-Fi, iOS 11.2.6

Posted on Mar 23, 2018 3:42 AM

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anonyme4321

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Mar 23, 2018 4:01 AM in response to mcknway

No, see https://www.apple.com/business/docs/iOS_Security_Guide.pdf

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