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I receive notifications in the calendar so that I install a free antivirus, since 16 viruses were detected. how to stop it? The antivirus that it recommends is not free

iPhone XR, iOS 14

Posted on Mar 4, 2021 3:40 AM

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stedman1

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Posted on Mar 4, 2021 3:42 AM

If running iOS 13 or earlier versions, check: Settings - Passwords & Accounts - Accounts - Any rogue entries here? If so, delete the rogue account.

If running iOS 14, check: Settings - Calendar - Accounts - Any rogue entries here? If so, delete the rogue account.

No other steps are required than those outlined above.

Never, never, never download anything based on such bogus messages.

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stedman1

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Mar 4, 2021 3:42 AM in response to Anzhelia

If running iOS 13 or earlier versions, check: Settings - Passwords & Accounts - Accounts - Any rogue entries here? If so, delete the rogue account.

If running iOS 14, check: Settings - Calendar - Accounts - Any rogue entries here? If so, delete the rogue account.

No other steps are required than those outlined above.

Never, never, never download anything based on such bogus messages.

V_J_R

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Mar 4, 2021 3:42 AM in response to Anzhelia

this is a calendar spam, not a virus.

here is how to deal with it: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211076

LD150

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Mar 4, 2021 4:04 AM in response to V_J_R

Most of the seniors on here prefer the reply given above and in particular to look for rogue Subscribed Calendars

We have asked Apple to improve their article! Unchecking the calendar does not remove it from your phone.

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