Virus Alert?
I was searching on google and got a virus alert = apple alert that my data is at risk...Is this legit or bogus?
It said to call apple care 1855387***3
Legit?
[Edited by Moderator]
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I was searching on google and got a virus alert = apple alert that my data is at risk...Is this legit or bogus?
It said to call apple care 1855387***3
Legit?
[Edited by Moderator]
Random web sites that can dig incredibly deeply into the contents of your iPhone, with a “scan” that would be deep enough to pilfer all of your data, and to upload all your mail and contacts and photos, and, well, everything, and the only thing these random “helpful” websites do is run an incredibly fast anti-malware scan, and then helpfully post up a panic-inducing and a phone number you can call.... Riiiiiiiiiight.
No. It’s bogus. They’re trying to hack you. Not your iPhone. You. They’re trying to hack you.
We’re easier to hack than our devices.
Recognize and avoid phishing messages, phony support calls, and other scams - Apple Support
There are a lot of these scams around.
Random web sites that can dig incredibly deeply into the contents of your iPhone, with a “scan” that would be deep enough to pilfer all of your data, and to upload all your mail and contacts and photos, and, well, everything, and the only thing these random “helpful” websites do is run an incredibly fast anti-malware scan, and then helpfully post up a panic-inducing and a phone number you can call.... Riiiiiiiiiight.
No. It’s bogus. They’re trying to hack you. Not your iPhone. You. They’re trying to hack you.
We’re easier to hack than our devices.
Recognize and avoid phishing messages, phony support calls, and other scams - Apple Support
There are a lot of these scams around.
It’s a scam designed to steal your money and personal information.
ignore it and install an ad blocker.
Virus Alert?