Can you go to the Apple store to remove a virus?

No, the Apple store does not provide virus removal services because that would be completely unnecessary, Apple devices don’t get viruses.

Can I go to the Apple store for help?

A: The best way to get Genius Support is to make an appointment before visiting the store. Go to getsupport.apple.com to schedule an appointment. If you need Genius Support sooner, you can get help from our experts via phone, chat, or email at getsupport.apple.com.

Can a virus spread through WiFi?

Just recently, a group of researchers have proven that WiFi networks can be easily infected with a virus. This means that a virus can be sent through WiFi just like an airborne cold virus which can easily spread between humans.

Does Apple have a virus scan?

Does Apple have a virus scan? Yes, Apple does have a virus scan. Its Malware Removal Tool automatically scans daily for viruses and removes any that it finds.

Is Apple tech support free?

Most Apple software and hardware products include unlimited complimentary support incidents within the first 90 days of product ownership, or longer if required by applicable law. Apple Watch Edition comes with 2 years of complimentary support.

Can a virus be passed through email?

Viruses used to be spread when people shared floppy disks and other portable media, now viruses are primarily spread through email messages. Unlike worms, viruses often require some sort of user action (e.g., opening an email attachment or visiting a malicious web page) to spread.

How can I clean my laptop from viruses for free?

Avast Free Antivirus scans and cleans the viruses currently on your device, and stops future viruses and threats from infecting your system. And it’s 100\% free and easy to use.

Do Apple products need virus protection?

Apple built iOS – the software which runs on iPhones and iPads – to be as secure as it can be. That’s the reason why you won’t find any antivirus apps to install: Apple says they’re unnecessary. Apple claims that Android has 47 times more malware than iOS does.

Can iPhones get viruses?

So, while the answer to the question “Can iPhones get viruses?” is ‘generally not’, iPhones have been known to get viruses, albeit rarely (and more likely if they have been jailbroken). Learn more about other security threats iPhone users may face in our article Vulnerabilities in the iPhone. Why are iPhone viruses so rare?

How to get rid of a virus on my iPhone?

The Settings > Safari > Clear History and Website Data. There is no virus on your phone. It’s a scam. It’s only a pop-up. You can follow the advice in this Apple Support Topic to get rid of it. Apple does not alert you of viruses, malware, or other system risks.

Can you get a virus from downloading apps from the App Store?

Essentially, the interactions between apps are restricted, making it hard for a virus to spread. Added to this, all apps that Apple users download have to be downloaded from the App Store and Apple has a strict vetting process for all its apps. So, it’s incredibly unlikely for any malware infected apps to end up available for download.

Can a Mac be infected by a virus?

Whilst it is a fairly safe bet that your Mac will NOT be infected by a virus, it may have other security-related problem, but more likely a technical problem unrelated to any malware threat.