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Got a message saying my device has been compromised

I have tried accessing some website and I got a message that my Device is been compromised I need to download vpn to remove the virus.how true is this



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Posted on May 27, 2021 8:10 AM

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Posted on May 27, 2021 8:12 AM

Most likely, this was a SPAM message. Besides you would not use a VPN to remove viruses, regardless of the type of device, especially, unless the iPhone was jailbroken, it cannot get a virus.


Ref: Recognize and avoid phishing messages, phony support calls, and other scams - Apple Support

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Got a message saying my device has been compromised

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