Phone and tablet security

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Hi @Coogeematt, welcome to the community.

@Coogeematt

Or have I been lucky.

Yes…in part.

Apple overtakes Windows in virus infections (in not a good way)

So, Apple is considered safer in terms of susceptibility to malware. Some of this is due to the more Unix-based system. However, some of this reputation may simply come from the smaller market and less motivation for virus-makers to bother with MacOS. That seems to be changing though , https://www.gizmodo.com.au/2020/02/malware-threats-on-macs-outpace-windows-for-first-time-ever/

There is a false impression that Apple products are somewhat immune to virus, malware or other attacks. Unfortunately this isn’t the case. There are hygiene measures one can implement to reduce risks, which you may have, but it is impossible to eliminate the risks. Malware software just provides another level of protection above good hygiene practices.