When it comes to purchasing new or pre-owned Apple^®️ devices, many consumers are under the assumption that Apple® devices can never become infected with viruses. While it’s true that Windows machines are considerably more susceptible to viruses, it doesn’t mean iPhone^®️ devices, iPad^®️ tablets, Apple® computers and MacBook^®️ laptops can never fall victim viruses or malware. Here are a few helpful tips to keeping your favorite devices safe.

3 Steps to Protect Apple® Devices From Viruses & Malware

1. Keep Up With Updates

One of the most important steps an Apple® device user can take to keep their device virus-free is to stay on top of the latest iOS updates. Installing these updates as they become available ensures your device is equipped with bug fixes that patch newly discovered issues. Failing to do so gives hackers the opportunity to capitalize on these holes in security and access information on your device.

2. Think Before You Click

Another security mistake consumers often make is to blindly click on unfamiliar links without stopping to consider where they lead. Whether it’s sent via a foreign email address or a pop-up in your web browser, clicking on an unverified link puts your Apple® device at risk. The moment a page loads, a malicious site can attack your favorite Apple® device before you realize anything has even happened.

3. Maintain Strong Passwords

Apple® users who are concerned with keeping their devices virus-free may also want to consider their passwords. Are all of your passwords the same? Is your go-to password a name, birth date, or short string of numbers or letters? The easier your password is to crack, the easier it can be for malicious hackers to break through your device’s security wall and pose a threat.

If you’re looking for an expert to remove viruses or malware from your Apple® device, turn to Experimac Canton OH in Canton, Ohio. With countless hours of experience handling same-day iPhone® device and iPad® tablet repairs, these professional can also help restore the functionality of pre-owned Mac® computers and MacBook® laptops. They also have a wide selection of certified pre-owned Apple® devices for sale that include a warranty to help you upgrade affordably. To learn more about their inventory or discuss trading in your used Apple® devices, give them a call today at (330) 409-7005. You can also visit them online, or in person at 4605 Fulton Drive NW, Suite A, in Canton, OH to learn more about their Apple® services and certified pre-owned Apple® product inventory.