iPhone Virus Warning Scams

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Is your iPhone really hacked? Or is it those fake security alerts?

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Fake Apple virus warnings, security alerts and messages are all tactics used to prompt you to call a number or click on a malicious link.

The scam typically appears as a warning message saying something like, " Apple Security Warning on iPhone, Virus Detected" Do not click on the pop-up message, instead, close the tab or app where it appeared.

The best way to safeguard yourself from malicious links that install malware, potentially accessing your private information.

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