Should I get virus protection for iPad?

Is anti-virus software needed for iPad?

Didn't think so. Just checking in case I fall behind the times. Thanks.

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Should i download virus protection on ipad

Should I download virus protection on ipad?

You don't need antivirus as long as you don't Jailbreak your iPad.
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3743

Do you need virus protection for ipad minin?

Do you need virus protection for your ipad mini ?

In addition to that, jailbreak void your warranty, will prevent you from geting any support from Apple or these forums plus open your iPad to all kinds of malware.
Allan

How can I get virus protection for my Mac

We have a Mac and were not aware that we needed to put virus protection on it (I know, rookie)! Someone said that we can get it through Apple at no charge? Any help would be appreciated!

In essence, Mac OS X is less virus prone for a couple reasons:
1. No root account enabled by default.
2. No support for Windows .exe files.
3. Software sharing system preferences when the firewall is turned on, keeps all ports closed by default.
Running Windows on a Mac, the Windows environment is still as succeptable as ever.
Sophos and ClamX AV offer inexpensive anti-virus solutions, but honestly, most anti-virus for the Mac offers unnecessary overhead and network traffic.   You are better off practicing safe computing, avoiding trojans, including:
1. Not using peer2peer software, or opening torrents of any kind.
2. Do not download Mackeeper. If you have, read this: https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-3036
3. Do not use any cache cleaning software other than the built-in browser cache cleaning.
4. Do not run software update from a browser window, instead go direct to the distributer's website of the necessary patch.   Popup windows have masqueraded themselves as Flash and Java updates.
The only place you should get those are http://www.adobe.com/ and http://www.java.com/
5. Backup your data frequently, and before any update: https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-1992
6. Check for viruses on Microsoft office documents before opening them as attachments to the Office application, or use an Office program that doesn't support Microsoft's macros, unless you absolutely need someone's macros. Neooffice, Openoffice, Google Docs, Zoho Docs, and Libreoffice don't support the macros, but support most everything else.
7. Be wary of any .app suffixed attachments or .scpt suffix attachments. .app is most commonly used for
Apple applications, and .scpt are most commonly used for Applescript.
8. Do not open attachments from the Finder, unless you verify the application that can read them can open them directly.   A .JPEG could in theory masquerade as an Applescript, but it won't behave as one if you tried to use Preview to open it, as Preview can open the real JPEGs as JPEGs.
Normally it wouldn't be a problem, since Macs are still seen as the small minority of computers, and Windows is a far greater target.   Apple does not provide any anti-virus free of charge itself.

HT5290 Hi, I would like to get virus protection for my Mac Air

Hi,
I would like to get my Virus Protection installed for my MAC Air.

The linked article is 6 years old. That doesn't necessarily mean it's no longer relevant, but it is out-of-date in terms of current tecvhnology.
Some people are fervently oppsoed to using AV software on a Mac. Some people believe it's not a bad idea to run AV software on a Mac so long as it's not Nortons, McAfee, or other bloatware (such as MacKeeper which has its own threads, and is often mentioned in AV threads as well). If you search through Apple Discussions, you can find hours of reading on this subject.
ClamXav and Sophos, in my experience, are not going to kill your system, and allow you to consider the possibility that there could be an OS X malware issue at some point in the near or distant future. You're not crazy or killing your system if you run one of these two apps. You're also not crazy if you use no AV software on OS X.
But seriously, there are hundreds, maybe thousands of posts about this on Apple Discussions. Take a look for yourself, and whatever you decide, you;re not crazy.

Is there any virus protection for iPads

Looking to protect my iPad from viruses or hackers

There are no known virus in the wild for iOS. As long as you do not hack your device but leave it as stock iOS, there is nothing that can infect it.
Also, put a passcode lock on it, and don't let others handle it outside of your presence.

HT3743 virus protection for Ipad

Has any approved virus protection or privacy protection apps been developed for the Iphone:?

I'd take a look at this document "Apple_iOS_5_Guide.pdf" on page:
http://www.nsa.gov/ia/mitigation_guidance/security_configuration_guides/operatin g_systems.shtml
scroll down to ios.
Look at divide.
http://www.divide.com/divide-for-ipad.html
Robert

Should I get Virus Software for MBP

I am new to MBPs and i have heard people saying that Macbooks dont get viruses and i am curious. Should i still buy virus software For my Mac?
I have no idea if i need too. So i would prefer some help

You really dont have to worry much about viruses on macs (as of yet) as there are only a handfull lurking around which dont really cause any serious problems. I found that when i had AV software running, it would basically inhale my computer's resources like it was a starving child in an all you can eat sushi bar. So i ended up just removing it and let bygones be bygones. Though as the previous poster said, you can use free stuff like ClamXav or whatever it was called, or if you're in university, some U's provide free AV software somewhere on their sites. My 2 cents says dont worry about it.

Virus protection for iPad?

Is it necessary to purchase a virus protection program for my ipad2?

Due to the nature of ios, there are no antivirus programs nor would they be able to work.
Apps cannot access other apps due to a security feature called sand boxing.
There are pc/Mac antivirus programs that claim to scan attached iOS devices but I have no idea what they are looking for.

Should I get antiviral protection for MacBook?

I am new to Apple computers. I am used to getting antiviral/malware protection in the past. I know the Apple reputation is excellent, but what do you think?

At this time there are no known viruses in the wild that will affect a Mac running Mac OS X. None, nada, zip, zilch. That doesn't mean that it'll never happen, but right now you don't need to worry.
One thing you should be careful of, though, is downloading and installing software from untrusted sources. If a web site tells you that you have to have their software to guard or clean up your Mac, get out of there immediately and do NOT install anything from them. Mac Keeper and Mac Defender are two examples of the problems you can get this way.
If you download applications, be sure you get them directly from trusted developers. I can't tell you how many time's I've seen people say they have the Mac App store on their own site for you to download and install. Maybe it's the same code as the original, maybe not. Can you imagine putting your credit card info into such a program?
If you want to run an anti-virus program to make sure you don't pass on PC viruse in your mail (which is a possibility) you might want to consider ClamXav. It's free and well known to the Mac community.
Best of luck.

Do you need virus protection on IPAD 2

Do you need virus protection for IPad 2?

You don't need antivirus or security software as long as you don't Jailbreak your iPad.
Currently there's no known virus affecting iPad.
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3743

HT2311 Is there a virus protection for the apple iPad and iPad Air and iPhone 5 that we need to use for security?

Is there a virus protection for the apple iPads including the iPad Air and the iPhone 5, and if there is, how do we download it into our apple products? With everything that is going on it seems like I'm having more problems with freezing and crashing, getting kicked off my sites more often then ever! Is there a way to stop this?

There is no known malware capable of infecting an iOS device, unless it has been jailbroken. Due to the security that prevents malware, real anti-virus software on iOS is not possible, so none exists.
As to the problem, I'm unclear on exactly what you're seeing. What exactly does it mean to get "kicked off your sites?"

HT4623 Is there virus protection for the iPad? Where would I find it? Thankd

Is there virus protection for the iPad available? Where would I find it please? Thanks
CathyJ248

There are no viruses for iOS currently.
iOS employs security features built into it-mainly sand boxing.
You can not download apps from the Internet, apps cannot make changes to the core system or system wide, apps can access data inside the app itself and a very limited set outside itself.
Sand boxing also prevents AV software from working in iOS.
You can't scan the device from the AV software because it can't access the other apps or their data.

Is there virus protection for the iPad

Is there virus protection for the iPad2, and if not will there be any in the near future.

Virus protection will be available as soon as someone writes the first Virus for iOS.

What is the best virus protection for all my Apple products?

I have seen ads for Norton 360, McAfee and others that offer virus protection for all your devices. I am looking for protection for:
Mac Pro
MacBook Pro
Mac Mini
iPads
iPhones
If you know what is the best for a smooth running system and providing protection please let me know. My system is acting flaky (Mac Pro) and Wanted to start with Virus protections.

Mac users often ask whether they should install "anti-virus" software. The answer usually given on ASC is "no." The answer is right, but it may give the wrong impression that there is no threat from what are loosely called "viruses." There is a threat, and you need to educate yourself about it.
1. This is a comment on what you should—and should not—do to protect yourself from malicious software ("malware") that circulates on the Internet and gets onto a computer as an unintended consequence of the user's actions. It does not apply to software, such as keystroke loggers, that may be installed deliberately by an intruder who has hands-on access to the computer, or who has been able to log in to it remotely. That threat is in a different category, and there's no easy way to defend against it.
The comment is long because the issue is complex. The key points are in sections 5, 6, and 10.
OS X now implements three layers of built-in protection specifically against malware, not counting runtime protections such as execute disable, sandboxing, system library randomization, and address space layout randomization that may also guard against other kinds of exploits.
2. All versions of OS X since 10.6.7 have been able to detect known Mac malware in downloaded files, and to block insecure web plugins. This feature is transparent to the user. Internally Apple calls it "XProtect."
The malware recognition database used by XProtect is automatically updated; however, you shouldn't rely on it, because the attackers are always at least a day ahead of the defenders.
The following caveats apply to XProtect:
☞ It can be bypassed by some third-party networking software, such as BitTorrent clients and Java applets.
☞ It only applies to software downloaded from the network. Software installed from a CD or other media is not checked.
As new versions of OS X are released, it's not clear whether Apple will indefinitely continue to maintain the XProtect database of older versions such as 10.6. The security of obsolete system versions may eventually be degraded. Security updates to the code of obsolete systems will stop being released at some point, and that may leave them open to other kinds of attack besides malware.
3. Starting with OS X 10.7.5, there has been a second layer of built-in malware protection, designated "Gatekeeper" by Apple. By default, applications and Installer packages downloaded from the network will only run if they're digitally signed by a developer with a certificate issued by Apple. Software certified in this way hasn't necessarily been tested by Apple, but you can be reasonably sure that it hasn't been modified by anyone other than the developer. His identity is known to Apple, so he could be held legally responsible if he distributed malware. That may not mean much if the developer lives in a country with a weak legal system (see below.)
Gatekeeper doesn't depend on a database of known malware. It has, however, the same limitations as XProtect, and in addition the following:
☞ It can easily be disabled or overridden by the user.
☞ A malware attacker could get control of a code-signing certificate under false pretenses, or could simply ignore the consequences of distributing codesigned malware.
☞ An App Store developer could find a way to bypass Apple's oversight, or the oversight could fail due to human error.
Apple has so far failed to revoke the codesigning certificates of some known abusers, thereby diluting the value of Gatekeeper and the Developer ID program. These failures don't involve App Store products, however.
For the reasons given, App Store products, and—to a lesser extent—other applications recognized by Gatekeeper as signed, are safer than others, but they can't be considered absolutely safe. "Sandboxed" applications may prompt for access to private data, such as your contacts, or for access to the network. Think before granting that access. Sandbox security is based on user input. Never click through any request for authorization without thinking.
4. Starting with OS X 10.8.3, a third layer of protection has been added: a "Malware Removal Tool" (MRT). MRT runs automatically in the background when you update the OS. It checks for, and removes, malware that may have evaded the other protections via a Java exploit (see below.) MRT also runs when you install or update the Apple-supplied Java runtime (but not the Oracle runtime.) Like XProtect, MRT is effective against known threats, but not against unknown ones. It notifies you if it finds malware, but otherwise there's no user interface to MRT.
5. The built-in security features of OS X reduce the risk of malware attack, but they are not, and never will be, complete protection. Malware is foremost a problem of human behavior, and no technological fix alone is going to solve it. Trusting software to protect you will only make you more vulnerable.
The best defense is always going to be your own intelligence. With the possible exception of Java exploits, all known malware circulating on the Internet that affects a fully-updated installation of OS X 10.6 or later takes the form of so-called "Trojan horses," which can only have an effect if the victim is duped into running them. The threat therefore amounts to a battle of wits between you and Internet criminals. If you're better informed than they think you are, you'll win. That means, in practice, that you always stay within a safe harbor of computing practices. How do you know when you're leaving the safe harbor? Below are some warning signs of danger.
Software from an untrustworthy source
☞ Software with a corporate brand, such as Adobe Flash Player, doesn't come directly from the developer’s website. Do not trust an alert from any website to update Flash, or your browser, or any other software. A genuine alert that Flash is outdated and blocked is shown on this support page. Follow the instructions on the support page in that case. Otherwise, assume that the alert is fake and someone is trying to scam you into installing malware. If you see such alerts on more than one website, ask for instructions.
☞ Software of any kind is distributed via BitTorrent, or Usenet, or on a website that also distributes pirated music or movies.
☞ Rogue websites such as Softonic, Soft32, and CNET Download distribute free applications that have been packaged in a superfluous "installer."
☞ The software is advertised by means of spam or intrusive web ads. Any ad, on any site, that includes a direct link to a download should be ignored.
Software that is plainly illegal or does something illegal
☞ High-priced commercial software such as Photoshop is "cracked" or "free."
☞ An application helps you to infringe copyright, for instance by circumventing the copy protection on commercial software, or saving streamed media for reuse without permission. All "YouTube downloaders" are in this category, though not all are necessarily malicious.
Conditional or unsolicited offers from strangers
☞ A telephone caller or a web page tells you that you have a “virus” and offers to help you remove it. (Some reputable websites did legitimately warn visitors who were infected with the "DNSChanger" malware. That exception to this rule no longer applies.)
☞ A web site offers free content such as video or music, but to use it you must install a “codec,” “plug-in,” "player," "downloader," "extractor," or “certificate” that comes from that same site, or an unknown one.
☞ You win a prize in a contest you never entered.
☞ Someone on a message board such as this one is eager to help you, but only if you download an application of his choosing.
☞ A "FREE WI-FI !!!" network advertises itself in a public place such as an airport, but is not provided by the management.
☞ Anything online that you would expect to pay for is "free."
Unexpected events
☞ A file is downloaded automatically when you visit a web page, with no other action on your part. Delete any such file without opening it.
☞ You open what you think is a document and get an alert that it's "an application downloaded from the Internet." Click Cancel and delete the file. Even if you don't get the alert, you should still delete any file that isn't what you expected it to be.
☞ An application does something you don't expect, such as asking for permission to access your contacts, your location, or the Internet for no obvious reason.
☞ Software is attached to email that you didn't request, even if it comes (or seems to come) from someone you trust.
I don't say that leaving the safe harbor just once will necessarily result in disaster, but making a habit of it will weaken your defenses against malware attack. Any of the above scenarios should, at the very least, make you uncomfortable.
6. Java on the Web (not to be confused with JavaScript, to which it's not related, despite the similarity of the names) is a weak point in the security of any system. Java is, among other things, a platform for running complex applications in a web page, on the client. That was always a bad idea, and Java's developers have proven themselves incapable of implementing it without also creating a portal for malware to enter. Past Java exploits are the closest thing there has ever been to a Windows-style virus affecting OS X. Merely loading a page with malicious Java content could be harmful.
Fortunately, client-side Java on the Web is obsolete and mostly extinct. Only a few outmoded sites still use it. Try to hasten the process of extinction by avoiding those sites, if you have a choice. Forget about playing games or other non-essential uses of Java.
Java is not included in OS X 10.7 and later. Discrete Java installers are distributed by Apple and by Oracle (the developer of Java.) Don't use either one unless you need it. Most people don't. If Java is installed, disable it—not JavaScript—in your browsers.
Regardless of version, experience has shown that Java on the Web can't be trusted. If you must use a Java applet for a task on a specific site, enable Java only for that site in Safari. Never enable Java for a public website that carries third-party advertising. Use it only on well-known, login-protected, secure websites without ads. In Safari 6 or later, you'll see a padlock icon in the address bar when visiting a secure site.
Stay within the safe harbor, and you’ll be as safe from malware as you can practically be. The rest of this comment concerns what you should not do to protect yourself.
7. Never install any commercial "anti-virus" (AV) or "Internet security" products for the Mac, as they are all worse than useless. If you need to be able to detect Windows malware in your files, use one of the free security apps in the Mac App Store—nothing else.
Why shouldn't you use commercial AV products?
☞ To recognize malware, the software depends on a database of known threats, which is always at least a day out of date. This technique is a proven failure, as a major AV software vendor has admitted. Most attacks are "zero-day"—that is, previously unknown. Recognition-based AV does not defend against such attacks, and the enterprise IT industry is coming to the realization that traditional AV software is worthless.
☞ Its design is predicated on the nonexistent threat that malware may be injected at any time, anywhere in the file system. Malware is downloaded from the network; it doesn't materialize from nowhere. In order to meet that nonexistent threat, commercial AV software modifies or duplicates low-level functions of the operating system, which is a waste of resources and a common cause of instability, bugs, and poor performance.
☞ By modifying the operating system, the software may also create weaknesses that could be exploited by malware attackers.
☞ Most importantly, a false sense of security is dangerous.
8. An AV product from the App Store, such as "ClamXav," has the same drawback as the commercial suites of being always out of date, but it does not inject low-level code into the operating system. That doesn't mean it's entirely harmless. It may report email messages that have "phishing" links in the body, or Windows malware in attachments, as infected files, and offer to delete or move them. Doing so will corrupt the Mail database. The messages should be deleted from within the Mail application.
An AV app is not needed, and cannot be relied upon, for protection against OS X malware. It's useful, if at all, only for detecting Windows malware, and even for that use it's not really effective, because new Windows malware is emerging much faster than OS X malware.
Windows malware can't harm you directly (unless, of course, you use Windows.) Just don't pass it on to anyone else. A malicious attachment in email is usually easy to recognize by the name alone. An actual example:
London Terror Moovie.avi [124 spaces] Checked By Norton Antivirus.exe
You don't need software to tell you that's a Windows trojan. Software may be able to tell you which trojan it is, but who cares? In practice, there's no reason to use recognition software unless an organizational policy requires it. Windows malware is so widespread that you should assume it's in every email attachment until proven otherwise. Nevertheless, ClamXav or a similar product from the App Store may serve a purpose if it satisfies an ill-informed network administrator who says you must run some kind of AV application. It's free and it won't handicap the system.
The ClamXav developer won't try to "upsell" you to a paid version of the product. Other developers may do that. Don't be upsold. For one thing, you should not pay to protect Windows users from the consequences of their choice of computing platform. For another, a paid upgrade from a free app will probably have all the disadvantages mentioned in section 7.
9. It seems to be a common belief that the built-in Application Firewall acts as a barrier to infection, or prevents malware from functioning. It does neither. It blocks inbound connections to certain network services you're running, such as file sharing. It's disabled by default and you should leave it that way if you're behind a router on a private home or office network. Activate it only when you're on an untrusted network, for instance a public Wi-Fi hotspot, where you don't want to provide services. Disable any services you don't use in the Sharing preference pane. All are disabled by default.
10. As a Mac user, you don't have to live in fear that your computer may be infected every time you install software, read email, or visit a web page. But neither can you assume that you will always be safe from exploitation, no matter what you do. Navigating the Internet is like walking the streets of a big city. It's as safe or as dangerous as you choose to make it. The greatest harm done by security software is precisely its selling point: it makes people feel safe. They may then feel safe enough to take risks from which the software doesn't protect them. Nothing can lessen the need for safe computing practices.

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