Viruses on my iPhone calendar

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轩宇 Author

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Viruses on my iPhone calendar

Hi

Some events like "You have VIRUSES on phone?" have been add to my calender. I think my iphone might been hacked.

I am looking forward to your help

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Xuanyu

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Posted on Aug 30, 2021 12:42 PM

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Kurtosis12

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Aug 30, 2021 12:43 PM in response to 轩宇

Your phone has not been compromised, it's just a scam message designed to trick you into buying unnecessary software.

Delete spam calendars and events on iPhone

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211076

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Answer 2

Aug 30, 2021 12:44 PM in response to 轩宇

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.

Remove calendar spam

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Katana-San

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Aug 30, 2021 12:46 PM in response to 轩宇

Hello ~ Take a look here:

Delete spam calendars and events on iPhone - Apple Support

Recognize and avoid phishing messages, phony support calls

Your iPhone is fine …just a scammer trying to get your info.

~Katana-San~

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Viruses on my iPhone calendar

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