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Can my iPhone X get a virus by clicking on/watching a YouTube video?

Can my iPhone X get any kinda of virus or malware just by clicking on/watching a YouTube video?


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iPad, iPadOS 14

Posted on Oct 25, 2021 11:53 PM

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Posted on Oct 26, 2021 1:23 AM

Mere clicking on a link anywhere for that matter will not harm your device or your personal data unless you provide the same info after clicking on a link.


Moreover, keep the iPhone updated to the latest iOS always and never Jailbreak. That's it.


iOS / iPadOS devices cannot be infected with viruses / Malware / Spyware if it is updated to the latest iOS/iPadOS unless you have intentionally downloaded spurious software or unauthorized apps directly from the internet and installed on your device or/and have Jail Broken. 

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Oct 26, 2021 1:23 AM in response to nueeahc

Mere clicking on a link anywhere for that matter will not harm your device or your personal data unless you provide the same info after clicking on a link.


Moreover, keep the iPhone updated to the latest iOS always and never Jailbreak. That's it.


iOS / iPadOS devices cannot be infected with viruses / Malware / Spyware if it is updated to the latest iOS/iPadOS unless you have intentionally downloaded spurious software or unauthorized apps directly from the internet and installed on your device or/and have Jail Broken. 

Can my iPhone X get a virus by clicking on/watching a YouTube video?

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