Penny1952 Author

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Virus and malware on iPhone 8 plus

I have been getting texts several times a day that my iPhone 8 is infected with a virus and malware, what should I do?

iPhone 8 Plus, iOS 14

Posted on Jun 27, 2021 3:27 PM

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Jun 27, 2021 3:28 PM in response to Penny1952

An iPhone can not get a virus if it isn't jailbroken. These text messages are a scam.

Recognise and avoid phishing messages, phony support calls and other scams – Apple Support

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Jun 27, 2021 3:28 PM in response to Penny1952

Ignore then, they are scams,

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