Introduction
Are my iOS devices at risk?
Any apps you install on your iPhone run in a sandbox that limits what they can do. Apps can only access data that you give them permission to access.
In short, an iOS device won't do anything you don't want it to do. Most complaints about malware on iOS are about bugged apps or hijacked browsers.
Your iOS device will be one of the most secure devices you can have, as long as you know how to keep it safe.
1 Tips to Prevent Malware
The following are tips you can use to keep your iOS device protected from malware with links to helpful guides.
Always keep your device up to date
Making sure your apps and iOS itself is always using the latest version is an easy way to secure your device. iOS and app updates not only add new features, they can also address bugs and software vulnerabilities (security holes or weaknesses).Avoid malicious apps
Keeping any bad apps from making it to your device is easy if you stick to the app store and do not jailbreak your phone. Follow these tips to help avoid malicious apps.
Avoid attempting to install any app that does not come from the app store.

Secure your device
Protecting your device for those times when it's out of your reach or not in your possession will keep your personal information safe, and prevent someone else from doing something that could create problems for you down the road.
iOS offers many ways to protect your data and device:




Today's mobile devices contain a great deal of personal information about ourselves. If it were to fall into the hands of someone with malicious intent, that personal information along with the personal information of friends or family could be at risk. If you would like additional information on how to secure your device, the following guide may be of help.
Web browsers and Safe Browsing Skills
It is important to know that your mobile web browsers are vulnerable to some of the same things as your computer web browser.
Exercise good web browsing skills and be aware of what you're viewing. For example, don't click on random links or believe everything you read.Keep your data backed up
If all else fails and you do manage to get infected, you'll want to have a working backup of your system so you can restore it.Was this content helpful?
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Are my iOS devices at risk?
Any apps you install on your iPhone run in a sandbox that limits what they can do. Apps can only access data that you give them permission to access.
In short, an iOS device won't do anything you don't want it to do. Most complaints about malware on iOS are about bugged apps or hijacked browsers.
Your iOS device will be one of the most secure devices you can have, as long as you know how to keep it safe.
The following are tips you can use to keep your iOS device protected from malware with links to helpful guides.
Always keep your device up to date
Making sure your apps and iOS itself is always using the latest version is an easy way to secure your device. iOS and app updates not only add new features, they can also address bugs and software vulnerabilities (security holes or weaknesses).Avoid malicious apps
Keeping any bad apps from making it to your device is easy if you stick to the app store and do not jailbreak your phone. Follow these tips to help avoid malicious apps.
Avoid attempting to install any app that does not come from the app store.

Secure your device
Protecting your device for those times when it's out of your reach or not in your possession will keep your personal information safe, and prevent someone else from doing something that could create problems for you down the road.
iOS offers many ways to protect your data and device:




Today's mobile devices contain a great deal of personal information about ourselves. If it were to fall into the hands of someone with malicious intent, that personal information along with the personal information of friends or family could be at risk. If you would like additional information on how to secure your device, the following guide may be of help.
Web browsers and Safe Browsing Skills
It is important to know that your mobile web browsers are vulnerable to some of the same things as your computer web browser.
Exercise good web browsing skills and be aware of what you're viewing. For example, don't click on random links or believe everything you read.Keep your data backed up
If all else fails and you do manage to get infected, you'll want to have a working backup of your system so you can restore it.