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Spyware

I have been sent a mail saying my device has been infected with spyware that has been monitoring my social media, microphone and camera. They also have access to my contacts. They are threatening to share my information. Can an iPhone have malicious software remotely installed?

iPhone 7

Posted on Jan 31, 2021 11:03 AM

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Posted on Jan 31, 2021 12:52 PM

Glad it is a hoax, they reported using my devices camera to make sensitive pictures of me and were going to post it online if I didn’t pay up. Will just delete the mail.


Thanks again for the advice.

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