phishing scam

I got a suspicious text saying I had a package missing from February and without thinking clicked on it. Within 2 seconds I realized I shouldn't have clicked on it, closed the window and deleted the text. Is it possible that malware was installed?

iPhone X, iOS 13

Posted on Aug 24, 2020 9:27 PM

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1 reply

ckuan

Level 10

120,926 points

Aug 24, 2020 9:43 PM in response to LCaragol

No, if you didn't gave your personal info away, you are safe.

Note: Always keep iOS up to date.

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