iPads are unlikely to get viruses because Apple’s mobile operating system is highly compartmentalized. This means that apps are quarantined from one another, and it’s very unlikely that infections spread through the system.
Can an iPad have malware?
The iPad does a great job of combating viruses, malware, and the dark side of the internet, so if you see a message on your iPad saying you have a virus, don’t panic. There are no known viruses that target the iPad. In fact, a virus may never exist for the iPad.