Rick9948 iPF Noob Joined Dec 20, 2012 Messages 16 Reaction score 0 May 1, 2013 #1 I feel it is necessary to check my iPad for viruses and malware. Is it necessary and if so, what is recommended?
I feel it is necessary to check my iPad for viruses and malware. Is it necessary and if so, what is recommended?
AQ_OC iPF Novice Joined Apr 28, 2011 Messages 6,415 Reaction score 435 Location SC May 1, 2013 #2 It is not necessary to do that...
iJamesH iPF Novice Joined Aug 15, 2012 Messages 899 Reaction score 109 May 1, 2013 #3 As AQ said you don't need an antivirus on the iPad as you can't get a virus,trojan or spyware on it.
OP OP Rick9948 iPF Noob Joined Dec 20, 2012 Messages 16 Reaction score 0 May 1, 2013 #4 Thanks, I feel much better
skimonkey Super Moderator Staff member Joined Sep 11, 2011 Messages 18,938 Reaction score 1,410 Location Michigan. USA May 1, 2013 #5 At first when I read the title I thought you were referring to Anti-Virus Cleaners such as Lysol wipes! Never Mind!
At first when I read the title I thought you were referring to Anti-Virus Cleaners such as Lysol wipes! Never Mind!
giradman54 iPad Fan Joined Apr 26, 2011 Messages 8,266 Reaction score 9,212 Location North Carolina May 1, 2013 #6 skimonkey said: At first when I read the title I thought you were referring to Anti-Virus Cleaners such as Lysol wipes! Never Mind! Click to expand... Hi Carol - yes, if multiple people use your iPad, as a retired physician, I would strongly encourage that each washes their hands before handling the device to prevent the spread of viruses or other germs to others - Dave
skimonkey said: At first when I read the title I thought you were referring to Anti-Virus Cleaners such as Lysol wipes! Never Mind! Click to expand... Hi Carol - yes, if multiple people use your iPad, as a retired physician, I would strongly encourage that each washes their hands before handling the device to prevent the spread of viruses or other germs to others - Dave
KevinJS Super Moderator Staff member Joined Aug 6, 2011 Messages 10,698 Reaction score 1,552 Location Edmonton AB Canada May 1, 2013 #7 It's got me thinking. How many times have I said "Go and wash your hands for dinner, and give that Ipad to me." I feel quite nauseous.
It's got me thinking. How many times have I said "Go and wash your hands for dinner, and give that Ipad to me." I feel quite nauseous.