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Does malware ads automatically download something

I just wanted to know that if you hit an infected ad from malware does it download something automatically? My iPad isn’t jailbroken but I just don’t know if I need to be worried.

Posted on Nov 13, 2021 11:57 PM

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Nov 14, 2021 12:29 AM in response to jonhy240

no, the only way to install new software on the device is apples app store


you can however if persistent enough say yes to adding a calendar entry which can tell you that you have a virus or such

this is called calendar spam

Delete spam calendars and events on iPhone - Apple Support


you can also be tricked into a phishing site which you believe is apples or googles or microsoft and add your username and password enabling them to steal your account

Identify legitimate emails from the App Store or iTunes Store - Apple Support


Recognize and avoid phishing messages, phony support calls, and other scams - Apple Support

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