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The good news:

iPhones and iPads are largely immune to computer viruses and DO NOT need software.

The bad news:

computers such as iMac, Macbook, , Macbook Air and ARE NOT IMMUNE to Computer Viruses and a top quality and FREE anti- program such as AVG For Mac is a necessity.

Why you need to install Anti-Virus on your Mac Computer ASAP!!

Back in June 2015 we warned all our Apple owners to beware of viruses on their Apple computers. in our post Apple Computers do not get Malware and Computer Viruses (Urban Myth) we now see at least one per day (iMac, Macbook, Mac Mini) with computer viruses and either slowing down the computer or stopping it from starting or operating properly.

Our posts shows you how to protect yourself from such viruses and what to do if you suspect you have one.

Most viruses are designed to target computers, but there is one type of particular type of viruses called the CRYPTOLOCKER virus that targets both Windows and Apple computers and is NOT fixable without paying a .

In July we warned, OPENING AN EMAIL FROM AUSTRALIA POST HAS HAD 3 CLIENTS IN 3 DAYS LOSE ALL THEIR DATA TO THE CRYPTOLOCKER VIRUS.

In August we posted, CRYPTOLOCKER Virus still a threat and very active. Please beware and we have heard of incidents almost daily (including one last Friday).

The IT Guys were recently called out to a firm of lawyers who had all computers, and drives encrypted by the cryptolocker virus. As well as having to pay the ransom of $800, they had IT costs of $1,000 and had to close the for a day.

Apple Computers are NOT immune to Computer Viruses, please beware and take precautions as mentioned in our various posts.

From our recent Newsletter…. click here for full details

Also See the following:

Are your Apple Devices up to date?

How to update Apple iPhone and Apple iPad

How to update Apple Mac, iMac or MacBook

Why do I need to keep updating my iPhone, iPad, Apps and Apple OS?

Apple Devices don't get Viruses….. do they?

How to switch on Auto OSx and App updates for iMac/Macbook

How to switch on Auto iOS updates for iPhone and iPad

Backing up iPhone or iPad using iCloud

Backing up iPhone or iPad using iTunes on a Mac or a PC

a PC, iMac, Macbook, Macbook Air and Mac Mini using an external

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