How can I know if my iPhone has viruses or is hacked?

I received a message saying my iPhone was hacked, can my iPhone be scanned to assure that I don’t have spyware or malware , or any kind of hacking software on my iPhone?



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Posted on Aug 25, 2021 9:42 AM

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Posted on Aug 25, 2021 10:29 AM

Unless you have jailbroken your phone, you have NOT been hacked. What you got was a Phishing Scam message, designed to scare you into providing personal details or buy something you absolutely do not need.


Never respond to a scam email or text.


See this for more information --> Recognize and avoid phishing messages, phony support calls, and other scams - Apple Support

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Aug 25, 2021 10:29 AM in response to theressa113

Unless you have jailbroken your phone, you have NOT been hacked. What you got was a Phishing Scam message, designed to scare you into providing personal details or buy something you absolutely do not need.


Never respond to a scam email or text.


See this for more information --> Recognize and avoid phishing messages, phony support calls, and other scams - Apple Support

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