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received a text message after using Safari browswer why?

I was on my iphone SE using Safari browser and searched for an actor. Within a minute I received a text message telling me i was searching the name and asked me if i remember them and to call them. I deleted the message. I want to know how to avoid getting that again & did my iphone get a virus? Please advise.

Posted on Dec 6, 2021 3:15 AM

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Posted on Dec 6, 2021 3:55 AM

You did not get a virus, but the search site you were using may have been designed to collect your personal data and react in this manner.


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received a text message after using Safari browswer why?

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