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What's the best internet security for ipad2

toby52002

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Hello, please can you advise what is the best free Internet security for an iPad 2?
Many thanks in advance.
 
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Hi and welcome to the Forum!

As AnonymousNoOne has said there is no need for Virus protection on the iPad.

The IPad Forum is a community of members from all walks of life and from all over the world coming together to share our experiences and to help each other learn about this wonderful piece of technology the Ipad. There is a wealth of information already here in the many threads we have so doing some searches will answer most of the questions you have. If then you cannot find the answer you are seeking then by all means post your question. There are many friendly and informed members here only too willing to help you.

We also have our own App - It is a very simple app to navigate.
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/discussion-forum-for-ipad/id412896524?mt=8
Reading the IPad manual is a great place to start so please download a copy of these.
http://www.support.apple.com/manuals/ipad/
2 very informative threads from which you will learn many tips and shortcuts for the IPad.
http://www.ipadforums.net/ipad-general-discussions/21590-tips-tricks-those-us-who-dont-know.html
http://www.ipadforums.net/ipad-os/49581-ios5-tips-tricks.html
We have rules like any Community so please read these also
http://www.ipadforums.net/forum-rul...um-rules-everybody-please-read.html#post14697

Once again we welcome you here and are so pleased you have joined us!
 

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Does the same occur once jailbroken? Was curious about this too :)


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If you jail break, you can open yourself up to any number of problems depending on how you configure your device or what software you install.

The only malware discovered on iOS devices have been on jail broken devices.

Be sure of what you are doing and what you are installing.
 

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If you jail break, you can open yourself up to any number of problems depending on how you configure your device or what software you install.

The only malware discovered on iOS devices have been on jail broken devices.

Be sure of what you are doing and what you are installing.

Ive been jailbroken on my iPhone 4 for a few months already and haven't come across any problems was just curious if there was the option of getting extra protection if wanted.
 

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Ive been jailbroken on my iPhone 4 for a few months already and haven't come across any problems was just curious if there was the option of getting extra protection if wanted.

No, there is no extra protection ... and no need for it, even if you are on a jail broken device.

Thewitt's comment applies to a jail breaker who has downloaded any tweak, such as Open SSH, that allows for remote access to the iDevice. Once that tweak is installed, you MUST change the default root and mobile passwords. Since everyone who would hack your iDevice knows that default password, changing it stops any attempt to get access.

The problems/"malware" mentioned by thewitt were ONLY caused because people did not change that default password. Change the password and your jail broken iPad is as safe as a stock one.

Marilyn
 

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Their is no antivirus made for iPad at this time. Jail breaking is only way to get hacked but if your smart about it you should be ok. do not open weird e-mail's from people don't know and their Links.
 

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Mickey330 said:
No, there is no extra protection ... and no need for it, even if you are on a jail broken device.

Thewitt's comment applies to a jail breaker who has downloaded any tweak, such as Open SSH, that allows for remote access to the iDevice. Once that tweak is installed, you MUST change the default root and mobile passwords. Since everyone who would hack your iDevice knows that default password, changing it stops any attempt to get access.

The problems/"malware" mentioned by thewitt were ONLY caused because people did not change that default password. Change the password and your jail broken iPad is as safe as a stock one.

Marilyn

Spoken like a true white hat hacker Marilyn   ☣ ☣ ☢ ☢

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