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Potential Risk of Viruses on iPhone or iPad: Personal Experiences & Preventative Measures

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  • #1 16586279
    sanfran
    Network and Internet specialist
    Have any of you met the virus on your iPhone or iPad?
    I am asking because on the Elektroda website the search engine gave me one article dated 2009.
    It is a normal system without JB and without application from an uncertain source.
    Just by opening a website or any attachment in an email (e.g. MS Word - with Office 365 installed on iPad) can you infect your machine?
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    #2 16586357
    sylweksylwina
    Moderator of Computers service
    I think that everything is possible, there are no security problems, there may be security vulnerabilities that we do not yet know, etc. ...
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    #3 16586377
    MiernikZKauflanda
    Level 20  
    As far as I know Apple is trying very hard cd. safety. They check every application carefully before publishing it on App Store, so don't worry.
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  • #4 16586456
    sanfran
    Network and Internet specialist
    I am writing because Norton insists that I protect my iOS device for a small fee.
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    #5 16586929
    tino2003
    Admin of GSM Group
    sanfran wrote:
    I am writing because Norton insists that I protect my iOS device for a small fee.


    That's the job he does, so he suggests.
    In general, installing anti-viruses on phones is only the invention of those who create them and were able to convince users that they need them.
  • #6 16587111
    sanfran
    Network and Internet specialist
    And how about the safety of android?
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    #7 16587122
    tino2003
    Admin of GSM Group
    Similarly with android, there is no need to use any anti-virus.

    The peak of Nordic Walking marketing specialists was telling people that they needed walking poles to walk :D

    Here it is on the same principle.
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    #8 16587227
    nutergsm
    Moderator of GSM
    No antivirus can replace common sense. Each system has some loopholes that can be used for bad purposes. Antiviruses just silt the phone and nothing else. On the internet you will find some information on the protection of smartphones or tablets.
  • #9 16587322
    sanfran
    Network and Internet specialist
    Thank you, the matter is clarified.

Topic summary

The discussion centers around the potential risk of viruses on iPhones and iPads, with participants sharing their views on security measures and the necessity of antivirus software. While some acknowledge the possibility of security vulnerabilities, others emphasize Apple's rigorous app vetting process and argue against the need for antivirus applications, suggesting that common sense is a more effective safeguard. The conversation also touches on the security of Android devices, with similar sentiments expressed regarding antivirus necessity. Overall, the consensus leans towards the belief that antivirus software is largely unnecessary for iOS devices, as they are designed with security in mind.
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