topic Re: Ipad Mini- Do I need virus protection in Electronics

Ipad Mini- Do I need virus protection

creek — Tue, 07 Jan 2014 22:26:42 GMT

Do Ipads need virus protection? Which brand do you recommend, if needed. THanks

Re: Ipad Mini- Do I need virus protection

Cha1k — Tue, 07 Jan 2014 22:30:24 GMT

No virus protection is needed, at this time, for iPads or iPhones.

Re: Ipad Mini- Do I need virus protection

meem120 — Wed, 08 Jan 2014 00:50:47 GMT

nope, none needed for any apple product

Re: Ipad Mini- Do I need virus protection

Cha1k — Wed, 08 Jan 2014 19:24:38 GMT

On 1/7/2014 mcall1020 said:
nope, none needed for any apple product

I recommend that Mac computer users use a virus protection program especially if they open/share files with Windows users. Many times malware will attach itself to a file (such as Microsoft Word) that a Mac user downloads and even though the Mac operating system will not be affected, the user might pass it on to a Windows user.

Macs are not totally immune to malware. There have been a few instances where malicious programs have been released in the wild targeting Macs. I have had to clean up computers of teachers and friends who assume that they can download just any ole program and not worry about being infected.

The virus/malware program I recommend is ClamXav, free, found in the Mac App Store.

Re: Ipad Mini- Do I need virus protection

Iambeezer — Wed, 08 Jan 2014 21:31:10 GMT

On 1/8/2014 Cha1k said:
On 1/7/2014 mcall1020 said:
nope, none needed for any apple product

I recommend that Mac computer users use a virus protection program especially if they open/share files with Windows users. Many times malware will attach itself to a file (such as Microsoft Word) that a Mac user downloads and even though the Mac operating system will not be affected, the user might pass it on to a Windows user.

Macs are not totally immune to malware. There have been a few instances where malicious programs have been released in the wild targeting Macs. I have had to clean up computers of teachers and friends who assume that they can download just any ole program and not worry about being infected.

The virus/malware program I recommend is ClamXav, free, found in the Mac App Store.

You have absolutely no idea what the**** you are talking about.

Re: Ipad Mini- Do I need virus protection

olewoman — Thu, 09 Jan 2014 00:27:37 GMT

No you do not with Apple

Re: Ipad Mini- Do I need virus protection

Cha1k — Thu, 09 Jan 2014 01:10:54 GMT

On 1/8/2014 WIlliam Joseph said:
On 1/8/2014 Cha1k said:
On 1/7/2014 mcall1020 said:
nope, none needed for any apple product

I recommend that Mac computer users use a virus protection program especially if they open/share files with Windows users. Many times malware will attach itself to a file (such as Microsoft Word) that a Mac user downloads and even though the Mac operating system will not be affected, the user might pass it on to a Windows user.

Macs are not totally immune to malware. There have been a few instances where malicious programs have been released in the wild targeting Macs. I have had to clean up computers of teachers and friends who assume that they can download just any ole program and not worry about being infected.

The virus/malware program I recommend is ClamXav, free, found in the Mac App Store.

You have absolutely no idea what the**** you are talking about.

LOL......Really?

I suggest you read this:

http://www.thesafemac.com/there-are-no-mac-viruses/

Re: Ipad Mini- Do I need virus protection

dooBdoo — Thu, 09 Jan 2014 01:27:27 GMT

On 1/8/2014 WIlliam Joseph said:
On 1/8/2014 Cha1k said:
On 1/7/2014 mcall1020 said:
nope, none needed for any apple product

I recommend that Mac computer users use a virus protection program especially if they open/share files with Windows users. Many times malware will attach itself to a file (such as Microsoft Word) that a Mac user downloads and even though the Mac operating system will not be affected, the user might pass it on to a Windows user.

Macs are not totally immune to malware. There have been a few instances where malicious programs have been released in the wild targeting Macs. I have had to clean up computers of teachers and friends who assume that they can download just any ole program and not worry about being infected.

The virus/malware program I recommend is ClamXav, free, found in the Mac App Store.

You have absolutely no idea what the**** you are talking about.

She most certainly does know what she's talking about. Cha1k is tremendously knowledgeable and experienced. She's also always generous in sharing useful information and offering help.

I use ClamXav on all my iMacs, at home and at work. As previously noted, at this time iPads and iPhones don't need virus protection.

Re: Ipad Mini- Do I need virus protection

sparklestar — Thu, 09 Jan 2014 01:45:21 GMT

I have no idea about computers and what's needed, but someone that called in on QVC asked the same question of the vendor about an ipad and he said "no, absolutely not -- no virus protection is needed."

Re: Ipad Mini- Do I need virus protection

dooBdoo — Thu, 09 Jan 2014 01:48:43 GMT

On 1/8/2014 sparklestar said:
I have no idea about computers and what's needed, but someone that called in on QVC asked the same question of the vendor about an ipad and he said "no, absolutely not -- no virus protection is needed."

Exactly true about iPads and iPhones.

Re: Ipad Mini- Do I need virus protection

Dinaki — Thu, 09 Jan 2014 05:31:23 GMT

Mac computers do not need any of those antivirus programs Windows machines are craving:

OS X has the following built in tools integrated in each Mac computer purchased today

( http://www.apple.com/osx/what-is/security.html )

Re: Ipad Mini- Do I need virus protection

dooBdoo — Thu, 09 Jan 2014 05:44:38 GMT

On 1/8/2014 Dinaki said:
Mac computers do not need any of those antivirus programs Windows machines are craving:

OS X has the following built in tools integrated in each Mac computer purchased today

( http://www.apple.com/osx/what-is/security.html )

Yes, the link to Apple.com is good information about their basic security. It's one of the many reasons I've used Apple products in my home office and in my IT business for years.

As previously stated, Macs don't need nearly the level of protection Windows computers require. However, they're simply not immune to malware. As mentioned before, malware sometimes can be downloaded and then passed on to a Windows user, and there have been attacks directed at Macs. And as Mac sales increase, security experts forecast the attacks will increase commensurately.

With all due respect, it's never a good idea for Mac users to be lulled into a false sense of security, thinking they don't need to be vigilant. This is the reason it's highly recommended that Mac users install a good program (along with safe computing practices) for added protection, and ClamXav is an excellent one.