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Virus

I have had a notification my phone has 4 viruses and to download a security app to repair the phone and that some contacts, photos may be lost is it genuine or a scam?

iPhone 12 mini, iOS 14

Posted on Apr 12, 2021 8:19 AM

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Posted on Apr 12, 2021 8:42 AM

It's a Scam. iPhone cannot get virus unless it is Jailbroken.


Delete your internet history. If you use Safari, go to:

Settings -> Safari, and tap Clear History and Website Data

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Apr 12, 2021 8:42 AM in response to fedup2014

It's a Scam. iPhone cannot get virus unless it is Jailbroken.


Delete your internet history. If you use Safari, go to:

Settings -> Safari, and tap Clear History and Website Data

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