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As I try and browse something, they automatically take me to app store and ask me to download anti virus applications

Hello.

i think someone is trying to hack my phone. As soon as I try and browse something, they automatically take me to app store and ask me to download anti virus applications, which says my phone is being tracked, and they found 4-5 viruses.

please guide me how do I proceed further




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iPhone XR, iOS 13

Posted on Apr 1, 2020 1:13 PM

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Posted on Apr 1, 2020 1:24 PM

Try double clicking the Home button or swipe up from the bottom of the screen and swipe Safari upwards. Go to Settings/Safari and clear History and Website Data. Open Safari and test.


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Apr 1, 2020 1:24 PM in response to jisha192

Try double clicking the Home button or swipe up from the bottom of the screen and swipe Safari upwards. Go to Settings/Safari and clear History and Website Data. Open Safari and test.


Safari - Clear the history and cookies on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch.    


Safari website data on your iPhone or iPad - How to clear.    


Safari - Stop pop-up ads in.   


Safari popups that won't go away.    

Apr 1, 2020 2:17 PM in response to jisha192

jisha192 Said:

it is happening in google

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As I try and browse something, they automatically take me to app store and ask me to download anti virus applications

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