Are viruses and security potential issues?

I was just wondering how secure the TP is?
Post relates to: HP TouchPad (WiFi)

erika014 wrote:
Hi, I just got my HP touchPad. Just wanted to ask is there an antivirus that I can download to so that I can prevent downloading files with virus? Thanks!
Post relates to: HP TouchPad (WiFi)
No AV programs are available for webOS that I know of.  There really isn't any need for one yet, since the OS is pretty secure.  :-)
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