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I received a message stating my iPhone has been compromised with a Trojan virus prompting me to install an app for protection. How do I know this message is legitimate? Please advise.

iPhone X, iOS 14

Posted on Mar 16, 2021 7:00 PM

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Posted on Mar 16, 2021 7:08 PM

That is fake/scam trojan virus message. The object of that message is to get you to click on "Remove Virus" and then have you log on to a fake site with your Apple ID and Password. This will your credentials compromised. Nothing to do with a virus at all.

How do you know if that message is legitimate or not? It is nearly impossible for your iPhone to get a virus or get hacked unless your iPhone has been Jailbroken.

Some more reading on scams/phishing below-

All about scams and phishing -

Beware of ➔ Phishing & Other Suspicious Emails 

Know how to ➔ Identify legitimate emails from the App Store or iTunes Store 

Avoid phishing emails, fake 'virus' alerts, phony support calls, and other scams ➔  Use these tips to avoid scams and learn what to do if you think your Apple ID has been compromised.


Axel F.

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Mar 16, 2021 7:08 PM in response to cedricmohr

That is fake/scam trojan virus message. The object of that message is to get you to click on "Remove Virus" and then have you log on to a fake site with your Apple ID and Password. This will your credentials compromised. Nothing to do with a virus at all.

How do you know if that message is legitimate or not? It is nearly impossible for your iPhone to get a virus or get hacked unless your iPhone has been Jailbroken.

Some more reading on scams/phishing below-

All about scams and phishing -

Beware of ➔ Phishing & Other Suspicious Emails 

Know how to ➔ Identify legitimate emails from the App Store or iTunes Store 

Avoid phishing emails, fake 'virus' alerts, phony support calls, and other scams ➔  Use these tips to avoid scams and learn what to do if you think your Apple ID has been compromised.


Axel F.

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