How do I know if my iPad is infected with a virus?
iPad Air 2, iPadOS 14
You got lied to by an advertiser on the internet.
Calling telephone numbers can be faked, sending email addresses can be faked, auction sites can offer lost or stolen (and thus useless) products, etc.
Some of the many common scams >
Recognize and avoid phishing messages, phony support calls, and other scams - Apple Support
There is no virus that can infect your iPad.
Why do you think you might have one?
Scam. Site you were reading has been compromised.
Urgency is part of the scam to get you to act without thinking.
elaina6000 Said:
"Does my iPad have a virus? How do I know if my iPad is infected with a virus?"
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For Thought:
Report this to Apple: Next time this happens, take screenshots of messages that pop up, and forward them to Apple. Go Here: Using the Photos App to Report Scams: - User Tip
when I was reading an article online I pressed a continue tab and pages started opening up and there was a recorded voice saying that I have been infected with a virus. It was rather alarming and seemed urgent.
Thanks! I’m relieved to know it was not serious.
Does my iPad have a virus?
