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iPad Air Security ?
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You would need to consider at least a few things. The security to sign on to the device, Apple wouldn’t help the FBI and that became a newsworthy event.
The security of the browser when connected to a store or bank. As secure as their desktop version and prevents tracking and supports the highest encryption protocols.
The security of the browser when connected to a store or bank. As secure as their desktop version and prevents tracking and supports the highest encryption protocols.
Thanks for the article AA, that was very informative. I wasn't aware there are no known viruses that target the iPad.
Though malware does seem to pose a problem. What is the most secure web browser to use for banking/equities and such ? Or is it best to use the banks app instead ?
Zazoh, what do you mean by 'security to sign on to the device' ? How does one sign on ? Are you refering to entering the pin to access the device ?
If your bank has an app use that. Safari is a very secure browser as well. If you are in the US you are also protected by Regulation E. Check with your financial institutions for more info.
And, Yes the iPad itself requires authentication. A pin or Touch ID on iPad and iPad Air, pin or Face ID on the pro. You can also set the iPad to erase itself after so many attempts.
Generally most apps that need security (banking, investing) have it built into their apps/web sites. For extremely sensitive sites (banking, investing) I actually use my password generator to create a 20 character random alpha/number/symbol username and a similar, different, password along with 2 step authentication. Very difficult to break since it is effectively a 40 character password. Unique ones for each institution. Requires a password manager unless you have extraordinary memory. I've received a number of notices from my dark web monitoring services in the last few weeks about some of my passwords appearing on the dark web. Luckily 1password allowed me to search for the associated websites, and they all turned out to be old passwords.
I would be more concerned about the security issues of carrying around sensitive data on a device which can be lost or stolen. This is from personal experience. Left an iPad in a grocery cart. Realized the error, but it was gone.
I would be more concerned about the security issues of carrying around sensitive data on a device which can be lost or stolen. This is from personal experience. Left an iPad in a grocery cart. Realized the error, but it was gone.
A VPN would be installed on your iPad. Traffic between your iPad and the VPN server would be encrypted, which would be important if you are using your iPad on a public Wifi connection. The VPN server then connects to the bank site, using a VPN server IP address rather than the IP address of your iPad. This connection is not encrypted unless you use an HTTPS connection (if via a browser), or if the application that you are using encrypts the data.
It is not whether the bank uses a VPN service, it is whether it permits connections to their site from known VNP servers. Evidently some banks do not permit VPN connections.
That's my take on it, but I am not an expert ....
It is not whether the bank uses a VPN service, it is whether it permits connections to their site from known VNP servers. Evidently some banks do not permit VPN connections.
That's my take on it, but I am not an expert ....
VPNs are only as safe as the VPN manager makes them.
What is a VPN and what does it do? - Norton
A VPN is an app or service that creates an encrypted connection to protect your online activity. Learn what VPNs are and how they work.
Do you currently have a mobile device? It could NOT be an Android OS device with your concerns about security.
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In general, for all devices (desktops and portables) I have never seen any numbers. I would guess in 1st world countries it is the exception. Most posts are about how to use a VPN to access sources in other countries, such a U.S. based device playing U.K. Netflix. I would expect that it is higher in countries where state overview is greater.
If the VPN provider suffers a breech then you would be vulnerable.
It seems then that a VPN is not really necessary and could bring other concerns. I may just go with an iPad and software app provided by the bank/financial institution. Though I will speak to them first to confirm the security of their apps.