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Am I being hacked

I started getting things that saying I'm being hacked please help is this a spam Or am I actually being hacked

Posted on Apr 18, 2021 6:06 PM

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Posted on Apr 18, 2021 6:08 PM

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. 


The Apple support article is below. 


https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211076

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Apr 18, 2021 6:08 PM in response to Appleuser1223

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. 


The Apple support article is below. 


https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211076

Apr 19, 2021 2:31 AM in response to Appleuser1223

Expanding upon comments of others - with additional information and guidance as to how this occurred steps that you can take to avoid similar occurrence...


Providing that you have not attempted to jailbreak your device - or have bypassed protections by side-loading third-Apps (if you don’t know what this is, then don’t worry about it), then it is highly unlikely that your device will actually have been infected with a virus or other malware.


However, the source of immediate issues with your iPad that you need to check - is a vulnerability frequently exploited that gives the appearance of a malware infection. This involves your iPad/iPhone Calendar - the symptom that you illustrate being your Calendar having been populated with regular events that warn of malware infection or other calamity.



Calendar Infection


Whilst not a malware infection in the traditional sense, if this exploit is observed on your device, it is highly probable that you were manipulated (via a simple click on a website link) into “subscribing” an additional (unwanted) Calendar to your device - and this unexpected Calendar is exposing unwanted calendar events and sending you unexpected “adverts” or other warnings. 


If you see this issue, you’ll need to check for what’s out of place...

iOS/iPadOS13 and earlier: Settings > Passwords and Accounts

iOS/iPadOS14: Settings > Calendar > Accounts


Look for one or more “accounts” that shouldn’t be in the list of Calendar accounts - as this will likely include the Calendar(s) that contains all the unwanted events. When/if you find the suspect account, tap - then select Delete Account. This should resolve this specific problem in its entirety.



Malware


Most alerts that you see are pop-up messages from websites - these being designed to scare the unwary into giving away sensitive information - or to fool you into doing something that you shouldn’t.


Due to the system architecture of iOS/iPadOS, unless jailbroken, your iPad is not susceptible to traditional malware infection per-se. However, as with all computer systems, there are still vulnerabilities and exploits to which you remain at risk.


Browser-based attacks can largely be mitigated by installing a good, trusted, Content and Ad-blocking product. One of the very best and most respected within the Apple App Store - designed for iPad, iPhone and Mac - is 1Blocker for Safari.

https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/1blocker-for-safari/id1365531024


1Blocker is highly configurable - and crucially does not rely upon an external proxy-service of dubious provenance. All processing takes place on your device - and contrary to expectations, Safari will run faster and more efficiently. 


Unwanted content is not simply filtered after download (a technique used by basic/inferior products), but instead undesirable embedded content blocked form download. A further benefit on metered services, such as cellular connections where you data may be capped or chargeable, this not only improves speed but also saves you money.


When using a good quality Content blocker, a high proportion of otherwise inescapable risk when using your Safari browser, or linking to external sources from email, is effectively mitigated before it even reaches you.


There are additional protections that can enhance protection further, such as using one of the better Recursive DNS Services in preference to automatic settings. This can either be set on a per-device basis in Settings, or can be set-up on your home Router. I recommend using one of the following services, for which IPv4 ad IPv6 server address are included here:


Quad9 (recommended)

9.9.9.9

149.112.112.112

2620:fe::fe

2620:fe::9


OpenDNS

208.67.222.222

208.67.220.220

2620:0:ccc::2

2620:0:ccd::2


Cloudflare+APNIC

1.1.1.1

1.0.0.1

2606:4700:4700::1111

2606:4700:4700::1001


Use of the above DNS services will help to shield you from “known bad” websites and URLs - and when used alongside 1Blocker, provides defense in depth.


I hope this reassurance and guidance proves to be helpful in resolving any issues with suspect malware and malicious websites.

Apr 18, 2021 6:21 PM in response to Appleuser1223

The above is correct.


You didn't get hacked, you accepted an offer by some website to send you alerts, and which subscribed you to their calendar, and which they filled with spam.


You have two calendars subscribed, one green and one orange.


When you look in the subscribed calendars within the Calendar app (tap the calendar page icon in the upper left corner of that image you posted), look in the Subscribed calendars block for the two calendars with those same green and orange colors, and get info for each of the calendars, and scroll down and select to delete (unsubscribe).


Once both the calendars are deleted, there is no further work required, as there was no hack and no security breach.


The deletion path in the calendar app is easier to find and use than the path in settings, but both will work,

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