security for an ipad

randm

i have been given my husbands i pad I think 4 and as yet have no security on it, i downloaded free kaspersky from barclays bank but it is for internet explorer. what security or virus protection do i need for an i pad to make it safe, preferably for free and that is suitable for safari. thanks for advice.

macman

First thing to do is set a PIN lock on it, if not already done.

swvillafan

hi there, as far as anti virus goes you dont need any for IOS devices. See this thread for more info:

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/4840153

randm

macman wrote: »

First thing to do is set a PIN lock on it, if not already done.

thanks, but what does a pin lock do.an how do i go about doing it.(i know a stupid question)!

randm

swvillafan wrote: »

hi there, as far as anti virus goes you dont need any for IOS devices. See this thread for more info:

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/4840153

thanks for the link, but what about security for things like shopping on the net and logging in to bank accounts with passwords and the such?

swvillafan

Hi there,

I use a little app called eWallet Go! for storing logins/passwords etc. for banks, ebay and anything else that requires one. http://www.iliumsoft.com/ewalletgo

Its only a couple of quid to buy but stores all you details very securely. If you have a Gmail account you can also sync the details over to there for safe keeping.

Apple also has a system called iCloud Keychain. If you upgrade your device to IOS 7.3 it will ask you if you wish to use it. If you have other IOS devices e.g. iPod, iPhone and they are capable of doing it then your passwords will be synced over to them as well. Any websites you go on using the Safari web browser and enter a password on should be saved so that the next time you go in there the info is remembered.