Iphone MMS Virus? HELP!

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Iphone MMS Virus? HELP!

I received a MMS today which was from my own number with just a full stop. This was followed by a SMS message, apparently from O2, which said they were unable to download the MMS. It then advised me to click on a link for the O2 website and told me to enter a code listed in the message. I deleted the message then received another SMS with a full stop, followed by another MMS, again apparently from O2 telling me to view their website and enter the code. I deleted both messages, put my phone on aeroplane mode and switched it off!!

I am a little afraid to turn it back on now. Has anyone else had this happen to them? Do you know if it is a virus, or is it the link which holds the virus? I am also a little confused at how I can receive a SMS from my own number.

Please help!!

iphone 3gS, iPhone OS 3.1.3

Posted on May 4, 2010 11:45 AM

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Answer 1

May 4, 2010 11:48 AM in response to Jazz 234

There are no viruses that infect iPhones.

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wjosten

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May 4, 2010 11:56 AM in response to Jazz 234

Unless your phone was "hacked", the only thing that can be saved from any website directly to the iphone is a picture. Hacked phones, on the other hand, are vulnerable to being attacked. So, if your phone has the stock firmware on it, you have nothing to worry about, even if the site in question is fraudulent. Nothing can be installed or downloaded to your phone. As I said, you can save a picture, but that's it. If you go to a site & suspect it is fraudulent don't enter ANY personal information, if such is requested. In your case, why not call O2 customer service to verify the authenticity?

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Jazz 234 Author

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May 4, 2010 11:57 AM in response to Lawrence Finch

Perhaps I worded that wrongly, should have said, "is my phone being hacked."

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May 4, 2010 12:24 PM in response to Jazz 234

The link is so you can view the mms message. Before mms was available on the iphone AT&T had the same service if someone sent an mms you got a text message with a link and a code. Check with your provider I'm sure it is the same thing.

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ChrisJ4203

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May 4, 2010 3:25 PM in response to Jazz 234

Okay, showing my ignorance, what is a "full stop"? Also, do you have MMS activated on your iPhone? I would do as the other poster mentions, contact your carrier, however not to worry, as they said can't download anything on the phone.....no virus.

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snkhan

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May 4, 2010 3:31 PM in response to ChrisJ4203

Okay, showing my ignorance, what is a "full stop"?

A full stop is the '.' character (I think the American term is period). I suspect the OP needs to get O2 to enable MMS support (very odd that it doesn't work already; perhaps he's using a pay as you go SIM?).

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ChrisJ4203

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May 4, 2010 4:01 PM in response to snkhan

Why thank you. Guess I have a lot to learn about the Queen's English. 😉

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nikey33

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May 4, 2010 6:58 PM in response to Jazz 234

its fine you have picture messages, you don't have your mms enabled so you aren't getting the actual picture

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