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Pop up virus

I accidently clicked on a pop up on a website on safari.


how do I know if i got hacked or got a virus on my iphone from the pop up that i clicked ?

Posted on Apr 4, 2021 7:40 PM

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Posted on Apr 4, 2021 7:53 PM

Azz23 Said:

"Pop up virus: I accidently clicked on a pop up on a website on safari. how do I know if i got hacked or got a virus on my iphone from the pop up that i clicked ?"

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Three Thoughts:

A. Malwarebytes Mobile Security:

The free version blocks popups. Read the following post to see how to use this software: Blocked numbers - Apple Community


B. Modify your Credentials:

If you suspect activity issues, and interacted with it an any form, then modify the you credentials:


C. Report this to Apple:

Have a Screenshot fo this? Forward a screenshot of this as an attachment to Apple using this eMail address: reportphishing@apple.com. In the comments pane, inform Apple of what the attachment is all about: an eMail contacting an attachment of a phishing scam.


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Apr 4, 2021 7:53 PM in response to Azz23

Azz23 Said:

"Pop up virus: I accidently clicked on a pop up on a website on safari. how do I know if i got hacked or got a virus on my iphone from the pop up that i clicked ?"

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Three Thoughts:

A. Malwarebytes Mobile Security:

The free version blocks popups. Read the following post to see how to use this software: Blocked numbers - Apple Community


B. Modify your Credentials:

If you suspect activity issues, and interacted with it an any form, then modify the you credentials:


C. Report this to Apple:

Have a Screenshot fo this? Forward a screenshot of this as an attachment to Apple using this eMail address: reportphishing@apple.com. In the comments pane, inform Apple of what the attachment is all about: an eMail contacting an attachment of a phishing scam.


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