I was on my iPhone 11 reading a news article on WBAY action news and had a popup that said my phone had malware and to download and install this Apple app which I didn't do.
I'm wondering if my Phone is affect
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The popup is a scam. If you ignored it you did the right thing. You should report the incident to the site you were viewing if it is a legitimate site; they will want to know.
Here’s Apple’s support link for that type of activity→Recognize and avoid phishing messages, phony support calls, and other scams - Apple Support
The popup is a scam. If you ignored it you did the right thing. You should report the incident to the site you were viewing if it is a legitimate site; they will want to know.
Here’s Apple’s support link for that type of activity→Recognize and avoid phishing messages, phony support calls, and other scams - Apple Support
There is absolutely nothing at all wrong with your iPhone and your iPhone is not infected. Pop-ups can be ads, notices, offers, or alerts that open in your current browser window, in a new window, or in another tab. Some pop-ups are third-party ads that use phishing tactics—like warnings or prizes—to trick you into believing they’re from Apple or another trusted company, so you’ll share personal or financial information. Or they might claim to offer free downloads, software updates, or plugins, to try to trick you into installing unwanted software.
Unless you’re confident of an ad’s legitimacy, you should avoid interacting with pop-ups or webpages that seem to take over your screen. Refer to Article HT203987 for some tips to follow
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT203987
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204759
Popup said my iPhone had malware
