HT201954: Unauthorized modification of iOS can cause security vulnerabilities, instability, shortened battery life, and other issues

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Omnomangot123

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iPad

Q: I was on safari and it said that my ipad had a virus and to message a number that was 'Apple"

I waqs on safari and it said that my ipad was infected and to message a number that is "apple" what do i do

Posted on Jun 13, 2016 2:22 PM

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Q: I was on safari and it said that my ipad had a virus and to message a number that was 'Apple"

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by Ferd II,

Ferd II Jun 13, 2016 2:26 PM in response to Omnomangot123
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Applications

Jun 13, 2016 2:26 PM in response to Omnomangot123

Omnomangot,

This User Tip, by John Galt Phony "tech support" / "ransomware" popups and web pages provides excellent advice on "what do I do?"
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by Rysz,

Rysz Jun 13, 2016 2:30 PM in response to Omnomangot123
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iTunes

Jun 13, 2016 2:30 PM in response to Omnomangot123

Ignore it. It's a scam. Safari has no way of knowing anything about your system.

Quit Safari. Clear your History & Website Data in Settings > Safari.
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