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question everything

(48,812 posts) Fri Aug 14, 2020, 11:28 AM Aug 2020

Zoom for iPad?

Several months ago I followed the advice of the mavens here and did not download Zoom into my iMac because, yes, I had all the financial information on it.

But I wonder whether an iPad, using the WiFi from the modem is safe.

Thanks.

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Zoom for iPad? (Original Post) question everything Aug 2020 OP

Personally SheltieLover Aug 2020 #1

I use Zoom with an iPad, iPhone and a Samsung tablet... VarryOn Aug 2020 #2

Thanks. Will look into it question everything Aug 2020 #3

SheltieLover

(59,617 posts)

1. Personally

Reply to question everything (Original post)

Fri Aug 14, 2020, 11:42 AM

Aug 2020

I don't think wi-fi is ever safe.

Sorry, no knowledge of Apple products.

VarryOn

(2,343 posts)

2. I use Zoom with an iPad, iPhone and a Samsung tablet...

Reply to question everything (Original post)

Fri Aug 14, 2020, 11:46 AM

Aug 2020

but I didnt install the Zoom app. Rather, when I need to use Zoom, I use the web version. Supposedly, the web version doesnt have the permissions regarding your computer that the app has.

I've been using it for over a year without incident, although I know I wouldnt necessarily be aware of a security breach.

I'd suggest Googling "Is Zoom safe?". There are lots of articles and websites on that topic.

Caveat: I'm not a computer expert, just a heavy user.

question everything

(48,812 posts)

3. Thanks. Will look into it

Reply to VarryOn (Reply #2)

Fri Aug 14, 2020, 11:51 AM

Aug 2020

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