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Virus

I was reading a book and accidentally clicked on something on the website. Right after, i got a ton of messages in my calendar saying I had a Trojan virus on my phone and to click on the link to download an app. Is this just a fake scam?

iPhone 7, 14

Posted on Jun 20, 2021 5:54 PM

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Posted on Jun 20, 2021 5:55 PM

It is indeed a scam.


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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Jun 20, 2021 5:55 PM in response to AmacieS2

It is indeed a scam.


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

Jun 20, 2021 5:54 PM in response to AmacieS2

You got tricked into installing a rogue calendar; your phone does not have a virus.


If your phone has iOS 13 or earlier: Go to Settings/Passwords & Accounts, look under Subscribed Calendars, tap on the offending calendar and delete it.


If your phone has iOS 14: Go to Settings/Calendar/Accounts, Tap Subscribed Calendars, tap on the offending calendar and delete it.


And in the future beware of "free" offers

Virus

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