Virus scan for ipad2

jackie_w

Hi there,

I've been lucky enough to be given an iPad 2. I'm trying to download my macafee virus scan onto it, but it won't allow me. Can anyone give me any ideas as to why this is? I've read a couple of things on the internet and some say it doesn't need a virus scan, but others say it does?

Can anyone advise me please.

Thank you

googler

From Macafee's pages;

System Requirements

Microsoft Windows XP SP3 or higher (32-bit)
Microsoft Windows Vista SP1 or higher (32- and 64-bit)
Microsoft Windows 7 including SP1 (32- and 64-bit)

Is your iPad running any of these Operating Systems?

jackie_w

Hello there thanks for replying. No the iPad isn't running any of those my browser is safari???? If that makes any sense. Sorry I'm not clued up on computers.

Spank

Norton & Kaspersky as well as others do Mac versions, personally I wouldn't touch macafee

shopbot

Have a read through this thread:
http://forums.macrumors.com/archive/index.php//t-895654.html

In theory any computer, phone or tablet can be compromised security wise. My view is that at the current time the iPad is a pretty low risk enviroment.

Enjoy using it and as you would with any other computer surf safely. Take the normal precautions (strong passwords, different passwords for different sites etc, being careful what you click on) and you'll be fine.

spannerzone

googler wrote: »

From Macafee's pages;

System Requirements

Microsoft Windows XP SP3 or higher (32-bit)
Microsoft Windows Vista SP1 or higher (32- and 64-bit)
Microsoft Windows 7 including SP1 (32- and 64-bit)

Is your iPad running any of these Operating Systems?

Is that a little tongue in cheek?


to the OP
Ipad is made by Apple and runs on their operating system....Microsoft makes the more virus friendly Windows operating systems so it's two very different operating systems....you most likely don't need any antivirus for an Ipad at this time as there seems no real risk as it doesn't run on Microsoft Windows.... enjoy it

jayme1

nope there are no antivirus for the iPad and it doesn't need one as it cannot get malware if you keep it up-to-date.

if you haven't already install itunes onto your computer, connect the ipad and select update, this will install iOS5 on to it (the latest version of it's operating system),
iOS 5 has more features than older version of the operating system one feature is being able to update without being connected to itunes, this will provide you with any and all security and normal updates, in order to keep you safer than running an old OS.

HO87

Whilst there may be no virii that can infect an iPad it can still act as a carrier. If you receive and then forward on an infected email, for example, it will not affect your iPad but could pass on the infection to those of your contacts who use Microsloth-based systems. As a confirmed Linux user I have less concern about my machine being infected but I still use Clam Antivirus so that I do not become a modern day Typhoid Mary

redcard

spannerzone wrote: »

Microsoft makes the more virus friendly Windows operating system.....

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boxst

You don't really need a virus scanner for the iPad. There is some risk but very minimal.

The only major security hole (with PDF's) was used to jailbreak and then that was fixed almost instantly by Apple.

Steve