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Apple keeps messaging me time to time. It bothers me that they are getting hacked by someone.

Windows, Windows 6

Posted on Feb 12, 2020 11:08 PM

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Posted on Feb 13, 2020 12:04 AM

iOS / iPadOS devices 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 device or/and have Jail Broken.


Beware of --> Phishing & Other Suspicious Emails 

Know how to --> Identify legitimate emails from the App Store or iTunes Store 

Avoid phishing emails, fake 'virus' alerts, phony support calls, and other scams —> Use these tips to avoid scams and learn what to do if you think your Apple ID has been compromised.

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Feb 13, 2020 12:04 AM in response to anonforgotten

iOS / iPadOS devices 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 device or/and have Jail Broken.


Beware of --> Phishing & Other Suspicious Emails 

Know how to --> Identify legitimate emails from the App Store or iTunes Store 

Avoid phishing emails, fake 'virus' alerts, phony support calls, and other scams —> Use these tips to avoid scams and learn what to do if you think your Apple ID has been compromised.

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