Can IOS 12 beta cause viruses on iPhone/ipad

[ThatiPhoneKid]

If I run iOS 12 beta on my iPhone or iPad can they get malware or viruses? Thanks

 

[akash.nu]

Do you have any reason to think that? Generally getting affected by viruses do not link to the version of operating system you’re using.

iOS 12 will be available to the public to download as an automated updated in a few weeks anyway. Why bother installing it now anyway?

 

[Newtons Apple]

Her we go again. LOL!

Please tell us why you are thinking this?

 

[IowaLynn]

Phishing has got better. More ways for web sites to be compromised. Clicking on links in Messages or Mail... but you’re better off updating.

 

[Apple_Robert]

There are no viruses in the wild for iOS, as far as I am aware of.

 

[Tmelon]

I’d assume in terms of security that iOS 12 is equal to if not better than iOS 11. I wasn’t aware that iOS malware was even a thing.

 

[internetrando]

I am not aware of any viruses that affect iOS as a platform; unlike Android.

Just use the phone and enjoy it. If anything, iOS 12 is going to be more secure than iOS 11 is.

 

[Mr$tone]

Her we go again. LOL!

Please tell us why you are thinking this?

Give him a break—he’s asking a reasonable question and just because many people here know the correct answer we should’nt reject the need for a proper answer.

I believe you are very capable of giving him a good answer. Go ahead. He deserves it.

 

[IowaLynn]

Just what is “malware”
https://www.zdnet.com/article/what-...about-viruses-trojans-and-malicious-software/

iOS closed garden makes it far less of a problem than Windows or Android.

 

[charlituna]

If I run iOS 12 beta on my iPhone or iPad can they get malware or viruses? Thanks

if you are asking a question like that then you shouldn't be running the betas because clearly the integrity of your data is an issue for you and even without the virus issue **** happens on the betas all the time and you could lose everything

 

[redpandadev]

The short answer is YES, you can you get a virus on iOS 12 beta. Viruses and all forms are malware are possible on any and all platforms. Every single version of every single OS built in the past, present, or future CAN be affected by malware. That being said, iOS 12 beta is not any more susceptible to the possibility than any other release, and in fact is likely the least susceptible iOS version.

As some other members have pointed out, there are some considerations you should think about before installing any update, beta versions especially:

1) Always have a backup. Assume you will lose everything. Those without backups frequently do lose data and those with backups virtually never do. It is best to have BOTH an iCloud backup and an iTunes backup stored locally on a computer.

2) Consider your usage. If you depend on your device for income, safety, well-being, or even basic day to day functioning, then DO NOT update to a beta release. Apple recommends installing beta software on secondary devices only that you do not depend on functioning day-to-day. In some cases that are particularly important (for example a device that is being used for emergency response notifications) it would be wise to consider foregoing even public release updates.

3) Consider your technical skills. This includes the ability to troubleshoot problems, restore your device, create and restore backups, and provide useful feedback regarding bugs. If you are not 100% confident in these skills, DO NOT install a beta software version. When running on beta software, you will not be able to get software (and in some cases hardware) related service or support from Apple.