Was my iPhone hacked?

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Was my iPhone hacked?

I got a TEXT message from number addressed to me by name and claiming to be FedEx. It asked for my delivery preference and provided the following link for response: c3dst.info/Rv4Ok0JpGg. I was expecting a package, so without giving it much thought, I clicked on the link. While the page was trying to load, I realized I had done the wrong thing and closed the text as fast as I could. Is it possible I downloaded a virus, malware or spyware by clicking on the link? What can I do to make sure my iPhone hasn't been hacked? How can I protect my iPhone from malicious email or text in future?

Thank you.

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Posted on Jan 17, 2020 8:52 PM

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Answer 1

RickyZun

Level 1

40 points

Jan 18, 2020 3:14 AM in response to rory914

Hi rory914,

I hope you’re doing well!

The first thing I want to say is: don’t worry. You haven’t downloaded any viruses, as it’s impossible to hack an iPhone with this method. I suggest you to never open strange links received by message or email. FedEx doesn’t need to use a link like c3dst.info. They have FedEx.com, why should they use that?

Remember, always check the sender, and if it’s an email, check the domain of the address.

Greetings!

Riccardo.

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Answer 2

Jan 17, 2020 11:06 PM in response to rory914

iPhones cannot be hacked or infected with Virus / Malware / Spyware by merely clicking on a link in Safari, unless you have intentionally downloaded spurious softwares or unauthorised apps directly from internet and installed on your iPhone or/and have Jail Broken.

You need to look at the way you share your sensitive and valuable informations of your device with your friends and family members.

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